Senior F-22 Modernization Project Management Specialist
The Boeing Company
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The Boeing Company in Berkeley, Missouri is seeking a Senior F-22 Modernization Project Management Specialist to lead end-to-end execution of the RADAR software development program and future hardware upgrade path.
You will manage cross-functional teams through integration, testing and delivery, applying PM best practices and engaging with senior leaders, suppliers, and government partners to deliver on schedule.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead the F-22 RADAR program across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle from concept to deployment.
- Oversee Agile software development using JIRA with design, coding, and testing teams.
- Drive program performance with coordination with internal teams and partners.
- Influence future F-22 Modernization portfolio growth.
- Engage regularly with senior leadership, suppliers, and mission systems.
- Develop and maintain integrated plans and schedules for complex projects.
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Company: The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense Services (BDS) is seeking a Senior F-22 Modernization Project Management Specialist to join our cutting-edge F-22 Raptor Modernization Program Management Team located in Berkeley, Missouri.
Step into a pivotal leadership position where you will own the end-to-end execution of the RADAR software development program and future hardware upgrade path that keeps 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 working closely with Government and Suppliers to ensure Boeing brings best value to the warfighter.
- Lead the F-22 RADAR program across various stages of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, from concept through deployment.
- Oversee Agile software development using JIRA, collaborating closely with software design, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- 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.
- Experience developing and managing project schedules and budgets.
- Experience leading teams in formal or informal leadership roles.
- Earned Value Management (EVM) / Control Account Manager (CAM) experience.
- 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.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
This position requires an active Secret (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) This position requires the ability to obtain post‑start Special Program Access.
Travel may require up to 25% of the time. Shift is 1st shift.
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 are met as outlined in our policies.
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.
- Competitive base pay and 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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Typical Summary pay range: $118,150 - $159,850
Not Applicable
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
This position is not contingent upon program award.
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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