Project Management Specialist

ApplyMint; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 94,350 - 159,850; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense Services is seeking an experienced Level 3/4 Program Manager for the F-22 Raptor Modernization program based in Berkeley, Missouri. You will lead end-to-end hardware and software development programs, manage cross-functional teams, and drive execution from concept through delivery.

The role requires strong program management capabilities, Agile practices (JIRA), stakeholder collaboration, and a willingness to work onsite in a Special Access Program Facility with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• 3+ years of experience in project management.
• Experience with scheduling, resource management, and performance measures.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance and pass security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of F-22 modernization programs from inception to completion.
• Manage multiple programs across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle.
• Oversee Agile software development using JIRA and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain customer and partner relationships; report progress to leadership.

Skills

Program management

Agile methodologies

JIRA

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Systems engineering lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

PMBP

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense Services (BDS) is seeking an experienced Level 3/4 Program Manager to join our cutting-edge F-22 Raptor Modernization Program Management Team located in Berkeley, Missouri.

Join Boeing Defense Services – Lead the Future of F-22 Raptor Modernization!

Are you a driven, innovative Project Management Specialist ready to make a real impact?

Why This Role?

Step into a pivotal leadership position where you will own the end-to-end execution of complex hardware and software development programs that keep the F-22 at the forefront of defense technology. You’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams through integration, testing, and delivery, driving innovation in avionics upgrades that enhance mission capabilities. You will have an opportunity to shape and shepherd contracts from beginning to end ensuring Boeing brings best value to the warfighter.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage multiple programs across various stages of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, from concept through deployment.

• Oversee Agile software development using JIRA, collaborating closely with software design, requirements, coding, and testing teams.

• Drive program performance, ensuring seamless coordination with internal teams and key partners including Lockheed Martin, Suppliers, and the U.S. Air Force.

• Influence the future of the F-22 Modernization portfolio, which is poised for significant growth over the next decade.

• Engage regularly with senior leadership, supplier management, mission systems, test engineering, and other critical stakeholders.

Who You Are:

• A proven project management professional with hands-on experience supporting or managing technical programs through the Systems Engineering Development Lifecycle.

• Skilled at navigating complex, multi-faceted projects involving both hardware and software components.

• Adept at Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA, with a passion for driving results in fast-paced environments.

• A collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional teams and excels at stakeholder communication.

Why Boeing?

At Boeing, you’ll be part of a world-class team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and national security. Join us and contribute to a program that’s not just about technology — it’s about shaping the future of air dominance.

Position Responsibilities:

As a Level 3/4 Program Manager on the F-22 Modernization team, you will:

• Lead planning and execution of cutting-edge F-22 modernization programs from inception through successful completion.

• Ensure all customer commitments are clearly understood, documented, and delivered on time with uncompromising quality.

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with customers, industry partners, and cross-functional teams including mission systems, systems engineering, air vehicle, procurement, sustainment engineering, training systems, and finance.

• Apply Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) to drive program activities and deliverables.

• Develop, integrate, and maintain detailed program plans and schedules aligned with industry standards to meet all project requirements.

• Generate and communicate clear, actionable reports, metrics, and change management updates throughout the project lifecycle summarizing program progress to plan to senior and executive leadership.

• Conduct trend, variance, and impact analyses, while proactively managing risks, issues, and opportunities.

• Understand and mitigate constraints related to staffing, product development, production rates, and supplier performance.

• Lead recovery planning efforts when necessary and ensure robust project control systems are in place to support stakeholders.

• Continuously improve project management processes and business systems, championing best practices that empower decision-makers.

• Drive new business initiatives, including competitive and sole-source proposal efforts.

• Work 100% onsite in a Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) and be willing to travel up to 25% as needed.

Position Responsibilities – Experienced Level 3:

• Independently develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains an integrated plan and schedule to meet program and/or project requirements in accordance with project management industry standards

• Performs studies, analysis (trend, variance, impact), risk assessments to determine impacts, and constraints involving product development, production rates, process improvement, program initiatives

• Creates schedule, reports, metrics, change activity, communicates and updates plan regularly throughout lifecycle of program or project

• Works to improve project management processes, business systems, and implement best practices that support project decision makers

• Directs all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion

• Acts as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives

• Assists customers to develop performance recovery plan and ensure all project control systems are in place to support ongoing support to stakeholders

Position Responsibilities – Senior Level 4:

• Leads, develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains integrated plans and schedules for complex projects, programs and change driven activities in accordance with project management industry

• Leads studies/analysis (trend, variance, impact), reports, risk assessments and planning efforts to determine impacts, constraints involving product development, production rates, process improvement, program initiatives

• Identifies risk and opportunity potential, develops mitigation planning and refines the business case

• Develops and establishes lead time requirements

• Facilitates and ensures integration of project/program plan, schedules, change and baseline management, processes, techniques considered to be best practice across the industry

• Acts as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives

• Directs all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion

• Coordinates commitments with internal and external stakeholders to fulfill strategies

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position is for 1st shift.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (An Interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post Start is required.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Ability to Obtain U.S. Secret – Final Post-Start & Special Program Access
• 3+ years of experience in a role that requires project management skills
• Experience in project management such as scheduling, resource management, and performance measures
• Experience working in a cross functional environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

• Current Secret clearance.
• Experience developing and managing project schedules and budgets.
• Experience leading teams in formal or informal leadership roles.
• Strong communication skills with experience engaging stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Experience in aircraft modernization and development programs.
• Experience presenting to technical, managerial, and executive audiences.
• Familiarity with engineering disciplines and their roles within complex programs.
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years related work experience, 10 years related work experience, etc.

Senior Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years related work experience, 14 years related work experience, etc.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

• competitive base pay
• variable compensation opportunities
• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range Experienced Level 3: $94,350 - $116,550

Summary pay range Senior Level 4: $118,150 - $159,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 02, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.