Program Manager

Program Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager (Level K) to join the Fighters Development Program Management team in Berkeley, MO!

Fighters Development Programs Program Manager (PM) will lead Fighters Engineering Changes, F/A-18 Audio Management System, and Low-Profile Engine Fuel Display. This portfolio contains a set of programs conducting Hardware (HW) development, Software (SW)/Firmware updates, ongoing redesign and platform integration efforts across various levels of classification involving multiple suppliers.   The program manager will coordinate and be accountable to requirements and program execution for multiple contracted activities with various customer relationships in both United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Navy (USN) acquisition channels.

The PM will be responsible for working directly with USAF and USN program offices, teaming with other Development Program leaders in the Air Dominance (AD) portfolio and closely working with cross functional teams to drive execution making customer priorities ours. The ideal candidate will work under minimal supervision, be biased towards action, find solutions, collaborate respectfully, and enable the rest of the team to meet their commitments. Program management best practices combined with strong discipline, superb communication skills, and constructive engagement with all levels of organization (internal and with suppliers & customers) are key to success in this position.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing business management activities in the area of Program Management.
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports to optimize capability and meet Warfighter needs
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Establishes Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) program goals and establishes a PMBP improvement plan with emphasis on RIO, contractual, and financial performance.
• Navigate cost v. capability tradeoffs and provide recommendations to internal and external peers.
• Provide in-depth analysis and recommendations to develop solutions & drive action on execution challenges 
• Work with multiple suppliers to drive performance to plan
• Foster a productive and positive working culture among assigned cross-functional teams
• Other responsibilities as required.

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. Active Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects, transactions or initiatives
• Experience working with multiple internal or external stakeholders (i.e. business partner, customer, Finance, suppliers) in planning and executing projects or transactions
• Experience supporting projects or programs utilizing Earned Value management and Risk, Issues and Opportunity (RIO) management to drive program performance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience supporting projects or programs utilizing Earned Value management and Risk, Issues and Opportunity (RIO) management to drive program performance? Experience with Proprietary work and execution
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to senior leaders
• 3+ years of experience providing, developing, and managing resources required for program execution

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

Travel: Able and willing to travel for meetings and occasional field activities (e.g. customer meetings, site visits, etc.)

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for $126,650 - $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until September 23, 2025

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 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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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)

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)

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