Project Management Specialist, Space Programs

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time away

Job summary

Boeing Space Mission Systems in El Segundo, CA seeks a Project Management Specialist to lead production planning and cross-functional coordination for space hardware programs. The role oversees risk, cost, and schedule, and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities include developing EV baselines, managing multiple concurrent projects, and coordinating with engineering, operations, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required for position and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (Tier 5)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project/program management or business operations
• Experience building relationships with customers, stakeholders, and peers
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently and meeting deadlines
• Past leadership experience directing teams or projects to completion

Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning and execution for space hardware
• Coordinate with programs and support functions to optimize hardware pipelines and deliveries
• Plan resources from engineering, operations, and supplier management for cross-functional teams
• Perform capacity and throughput analyses for resources
• Manage cost, schedule, technical, and risk aspects from development to delivery
• Develop and maintain Earned Value baselines and status to plan
• Lead project startup and close-out activities and document lessons learned

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, STEM, or similar

Tools

Production planning systems

Scheduling systems

Job description

Project Management Specialist, Space Programs Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space Mission Systems (SMS) Organization has an exciting opportunity for a Project Management Specialist, to join our Common Products team in El Segundo, California.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for production planning and execution oversight of space hardware
• Coordinate with programs and support functions to optimize hardware production pipelines and deliveries
• Plan required resources from engineering, operations, and supplier management to build cross functional unit level teams necessary to execute design, development, and delivery to programs
• Perform capacity and throughput analysis across critical and/or shared resources
• Responsible for cost, schedule, technical, and risk management for space hardware from development through delivery
• Develop and maintain Earned Value baselines and status performance to plan
• Perform project startup and close-out activities, document lessons learned for incorporation into future project plans and hardware roadmaps

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final Tier 5 Post-Start is required
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in ambiguous and fast changing environments
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project or program management and/or business operations
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers and partners
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a leadership role, leading teams or projects to successful completion

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science Degree in business administration, STEM, or similar
• A current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or already in a Continuous Evaluation program
• Experience with production planning and scheduling systems
• Experience with space-grade requirements and hardware

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

Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is 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:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 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: $81,600 - $110,400

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement: 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.

Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A current Tier 5(T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program: This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

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