Senior or Lead Project Management Specialist (Space Electronics with Security Clearance

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has and exciting opportunity for a Project Management Specialist (Experienced Level 4 /Senior Level 5 ) position that is a proactive self-starter, to join the Electronics Programs Team based in El Segundo, CA. In this role you will lead others to hold a successful weekly pipeline working meetings consisting of a combination of: cross functional meeting leadership, a cross unit pipeline perspective, Microsoft Project expertise, familiarity with the Electronics Units build flows. You will need to demonstrate proficiency in project management areas in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (e.g., PMI, Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK , ANSI, and ISO standards) and will be required to maintain associated reporting. Position Responsibilities: Functions as the primary project contact to Identify key project schedules and updates
Develops, integrates and analyzes schedule plans for high reliability space electronics unit hardware development and delivery
Leads weekly pipeline schedule reviews
Drives weekly working meetings
Utilizes production reports to capture schedule information
Determines if linkages and logic need to remain in place or be modified
Captures and summarizes rationale for changes
Leads schedule efforts with IPTs/CAMs and capabilities to optimize pipelines
Provides in-depth analysis of project(s) schedules as well as projected and historical reports for incorporation into future product/project plans
Capture impacts and constraints involving unit hardware development and delivery Position Responsibilities - Senior Level 4 : 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 Position Responsibilities - Lead Level 5 : Oversees, develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains integrated plans and schedules for highly complex or difficult projects, programs and change driven activities to execute in accordance with project management industry 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
Consults and recommends integrated planning, scheduling, change and baseline management, processes, techniques and tools to management considered to be best practices across the industry
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 at Division, Business Unit, and/or Enterprise levels Preference is expected to be 100% onsite but hybrid will be considered. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position is for 1st shift. 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.) Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) Bachelor's degree or higher
More than 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
More than 3 years of experience managing project schedules and utilizing standard project management tools
Experience working with military or space electronics Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) Management Professional (PMP/PMI) Certification
Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
More than 5 years of experience managing project schedules and utilizing standard project management tools
More than 5 years of experience in a leadership role
More than 3 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment
More than 3 years of experience working with military or space electronics
Experience managing multiple project schedules simultaneously and prioritizing tasks Typical Education/Experience: Senior Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc. Lead Level 5: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master years' related work experience, 19 years' related work experience, etc. 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: Position may require travel up to 10% of the time. 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 Senior Level 4: $115,600 - $142,800 Summary pay range Lead Level 5: $141,950 - $175,350 Applications for this position will be accepted through May 30, 2025. Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 31, 2025 Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required Relocation Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift This position is for 1st shift Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.