Deputy Payload IPT Manager

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing is seeking a Deputy Payload IPT Manager to provide leadership within the Satellite Payload Integrated Product Team supporting the MUOS SLE program within Space Communication Programs. This position is responsible for providing technical, programmatic, and personnel leadership for payload development, integration, test, and delivery activities in support of mission requirements and customer commitments. This position is located in El Segundo, CA. The selected candidate will support the Payload IPT Senior Manager in leading both direct and matrixed employees and serve as a key focal point for cross-functional execution across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, contracts, and program management. This role requires strong leadership in cost, schedule, and technical performance management, along with demonstrated experience in satellite payload execution and military space communications programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role in a matrix environment
• 2+ years of experience in project/program management
• Experience in space programs/communication payload design, production & delivery
• 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)
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience in project/program management
• Leadership experience in Government Space Programs
• Leadership experience in development on fixed price programs

Responsibilities

• Support the Payload IPT Sr Manager in leading the design, analysis, build, test, and delivery of the MUOS SLE Payload Electronics and Antenna Assemblies
• Manage direct and matrixed employees across multiple functional disciplines.
• Provide leadership for payload development of Engineering Model and Flight Hardware
• Coordinate execution across systems engineering, hardware engineering, software/firmware, manufacturing, test, quality, supply chain, contracts, and program management.
• Establish and maintain payload execution plans, schedules, technical milestones, and performance metrics.
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned scope.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate/capture risks, issues, and opportunities affecting program execution.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors as required to support program objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Boeing processes, quality requirements, contractual obligations, and customer expectations.
• Prepare and present status updates, risk assessments, and recovery plans to program leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and mission focus, aligned with the Boeing Values.
• Support employee development, performance management, and team capability growth.

Benefits

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work
• 401(k) plan
• match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager