Spirit Defense - Senior Project Management - IT

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 113,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Project/Program Manager to lead complex initiatives within Spirit Defense. You will initiate and drive projects, manage multiple workstreams, and collaborate across departments to ensure timely, within-budget delivery.

Required is a Bachelor’s in IT or related field with 5+ years of project leadership experience and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in information technology or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with managing large scale projects.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close individual projects and/or programs.
• May manage several unrelated projects simultaneously.
• Utilize PMI, Spirit Defense, and Agile tools and templates to ensure consistency.
• Develop timelines, project plans and artifacts with supporting departments.
• Manage schedules, status, risk/issues, resources, gaps, analysis and meetings.
• Direct work of project team members in a matrixed environment.
• Set cost, quality, tasks, due dates and milestones for on-time delivery.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans to meet goals.
• Provide consultative services for projects with integration points.
• Manage project risk and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards and communications for stakeholders.
• Develop information to inform, gain cooperation and resolve issues.

Skills

Project management

Large-scale projects

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Tableau

Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense") is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Responsibilities

Location: 100% on-site at the Boeing Wichita location.

Position Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close individual projects and/or programs (defined as a collection of projects and services whichtogether achieve common business goals and strategic initiatives with potentially long implementation time frames)
• May manage several unrelated projects simultaneously
• Manages activities utilizing a variety of project methodologies, including PMI, Spirit Defense, and Agile tools and templates to uphold project-to-project consistency
• Work with supporting departments to develop high-level and detailed timelines and project plans and other project artifacts
• Manage all project/program activities, such as, but not limited to, schedules, status, risk/issues, resources, gaps, analysis, and meetings
• Direct the work of project team members (internal and/or external) in a matrixed environment, ensuring adherence to approved processes and schedules
• Set expectations of cost, quality, task sequencing, due dates, and milestones, ensuring project team active participation, collaboration and coordination so project deliverables are on time and meet expectations
• Monitor all aspects of the project and/or program by measuring progress and correcting course when project is not meeting goals and objectives. Ensure project remains on schedule by managing project plan and removing barriers
• Provide consultative services to other projects/programs that have integration points and/or impact to project to ensure collaboration and efficiency between projects/programs
• Manage project risk by identifying, planning for, developing and implementing strategies to mitigate or minimize risks
• Prepare standard project and/or program communications including status reports, dashboards, and other materials to keep all stakeholders informed of project status and related issues
• Develop and present information in various formats to inform, gain cooperation and/or resolve issues

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
• Bachelor's Degree in information technology or related field with 5 + years of experience.
• Experience with managing large scale projects

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Active Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
• IT Analyst, Business Analyst, and/or Financial Analyst background
• Cost Management experience
• PMP certification
• Tableau experience
• Possess a broad understanding of general IT processes, infrastructure, and applications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products – Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, Project etc.

Union

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace

We are 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

• 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.
• We also provide 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: $113,100 - $173,400
• Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

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.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.