Strategy Project Manager - Millennium Space Systems

Socket.dev; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, seeks a Strategy Project Manager to lead cross-functional strategy initiatives and governance across the organization. You will synthesize complex plans, manage schedules, and drive improvements in operations with key stakeholders.

The role requires 1 year of project management experience, strong planning skills, and US citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of project management experience as the leader, or equivalent role demonstrating ability to achieve desired outcomes on projects, on-time and within budget.
• 1 year of project execution as the individual contributor or project lead.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a US security clearance; interim/final clearance required after start.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and lead the execution of strategy related projects by managing cross-functional teams to realize improvements in company operations.
• Decompose and synthesize broad strategic concepts into specific actionable steps across functions.
• Create, collect, report, and trend metrics for operational efficiency of strategy implementation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk analysis

Job description

Strategy Project Manager - Millennium Space Systems

Company: Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Job Summary

Project manager to lead internal company process improvements, governance of strategy, implementation of cross-functional goals for the overall company operation efficiency and optimization. In this role, you will oversee, develop, coordinate, integrate, analyze, synthesize, and maintain integrated plans and schedules for highly complex strategy-related projects, initiatives and change driven activities (ex. Big Rocks) to execute in accordance with project management Millennium Space Systems standards. Directs and provides high level studies/analysis (trend, variance, impact), determines scope, reports, and oversight of planning requests. Identifies risk and opportunity potential, develops mitigation planning and refines the business case. Develops and executes the process and strategy for the integration of plans and schedules. Recognized as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives. Authorizes commitment of resources by obtaining approvals from stakeholders. Oversees deployment of approved recommendations for Millennium Space Systems.

This position's internal job is Project Management Specialist. Our team is currently hiring for a Level 4-5.

Position Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and lead the execution of strategy related projects by managing cross-functional teams to realize improvements in company operations
• Decompose and synthesize broad strategic concepts, ideas, and company goals into specific actionable step-by-step plans tailored to specific operations and business functions across the company
• Create, collect, report, and trend metrics for operational efficiency of strategy implementation for specific functions
• Be the primary strategy feedback collector to inform strategy tailoring, updates, and evolution to better connect strategy to each individual’s daily work

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 1 year of project management experience as the leader, or equivalent role demonstrating ability to achieve desired outcomes on projects, on-time and within budget. Ability to define the project, design and plan the project, and manage the project team. Ability to control and deliver project deliverables, project accounting, and optimize the contribution of the people involved
• 1 year of project execution as the individual contributor or project lead
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 1-2 years of project management experience as the leader, or equivalent role demonstrating ability to achieve desired outcomes on projects, on-time and within budget. Ability to define the project, design and plan the project, and manage the project team. Ability to control and deliver project deliverables, project accounting, and optimize the contribution of the people involved
• 2-3 years of project execution as the individual contributor or project lead
• Critical thinking by processing information by evaluating statements or propositions for their validity, using inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Strategic decision making by obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal
• Global perspective by developing and incorporating an understanding of the competitive small satellite business environment as well as an awareness of economic, social, and political trends that impact the organization's strategy
• Knowledge of Millennium Space System’s organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform strategy governance over cross-functional responsibilities.

Conflict of Interest

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

Drug Free Workplace

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, 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.

Millennium Space Systems 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:

Level 4: $126,650 – $186,250

Level 5: $156,400 - $230,000

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Category = Program Integration

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. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance 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)

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.

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Right to Work Statement

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