Senior Program Manager – Phantom Works Weapons

Boeing Co.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 204,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company’s Phantom Works team in Saint Charles, MO, seeks a Senior Program Manager (Level M) to lead current programs and craft future technology maturation campaigns for weapon systems. This on-site role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on risk management across multinational customers.

You will oversee program execution, manage budgets, and partner with SI&WS leaders to advance space and weapons technologies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams with multiple stakeholders.
• 5+ years in senior leadership or managerial roles.
• 5+ years managing budgets for technical teams or programs.
• 5+ years developing and deploying organizational strategies and leading long-range business plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage Profit & Loss for ongoing and future contracts.
• Develop strategy, experimentation, and rapid prototyping initiatives.
• Engage customers and transition advanced technology to Boeing programs and markets.
• Lead two Phantom Works divisions and guide cross-functional teams toward program success.
• Maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional teams

Budget management

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Job description

Senior Program Manager – Phantom Works Weapons Company

The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager (Level M) to join the Phantom Works team in Saint Charles, MO! Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities. This position represents a critical leadership role within Phantom Works—responsible for leading current programs, crafting future technology maturation campaigns, and on-ramping and/or transitioning future Weapon Systems for Boeing and its customers.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include Profit & Loss for ongoing and future contracts, strategy development, experimentation and rapid prototyping, customer engagement, and transition of advanced technology to main line Boeing programs and merchant vendor markets.

Position Responsibilities:Manages employees and mid-level managers performing business management activities in the area of Program Management. Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives. Acquires resources for organizational activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates employees and mid-level managers. Serves as single-face-to-the-customer for SI&WS Executive Director, focusing on modernization, prototyping, and advanced concept development within the weapons domain. Leads the Weapons Phantom Works business portfolio in pursuit of future franchises and capabilities in alignment with the Long-Range Business Plan (LRBP). Establishes a clear portfolio mission and vision, develops an operating plan and principles, and manages the Weapons Phantom Works two operational Divisions (i.e., Advanced Tactical Systems and Advanced Strategic Systems), including goal setting and employee engagement. Manages all aspects of program execution, including overseeing subcontracts and ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and within budget. Interfaces directly with SI&WS Executive Director and maintains seamless communications with Division program managers, executives, and local officials, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and success in advancing space technologies and solutions.

Location and Security

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 requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years of experience working with and building cross-functional teams and partnerships with multiple stakeholders within the company, engineering and test
• The ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Project management skills, customer-oriented, positive and flexible attitude
• 5+ years of experience working as a senior leader or manager
• 5+ years of experience in managing budget for a technical team or program
• 5+ years of experience developing and deploying organizational strategies and leading long-range business plan processes
• 5+ years of experience communicating, collaborating, and building consensus with internal and external stakeholders
• 5+ years of experience communicating effectively at multiple levels
• 5+ years of experience managing financial results of a program, including profit & loss analysis
• Business acumen and relationship skills needed to build partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and peers
• 5+years of experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Program Management certification (Program Management Professional, Defense Acquisition University Certification, and/or Certified Account Manager)
• Military operational or test experience involving Weapon systems
• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM)
• Proven program management experience on large-scale program to ensure business, technical, and customer requirements are achieved
• Experience developing joint warfighting strategy and solutions
• Theater-level campaign analysis and planning experience
• Strong customer and supplier relationships
• Test experience in Weapons and graduate of formal test training course, highly desired
• Proven success collaborating across organizational boundaries
• Technical experience in complex mission systems development and integration
• Strong business acumen and leadership skills are needed to encourage cooperation with customers, stakeholders, and peers
• Experience building relationships and partnering with all levels of employees, including executives
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of audiences

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel and Shift

Travel: 25% of the time (approximately once a month)

Shift: 1st Shift

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency

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.

• The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings.
• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range for $204,000 - $276,000. Applications for this position will be accepted until November 18, 2026.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education Requirements

Not Applicable

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.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift Information

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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