First Line Project Management Manager

Boeing • California, MD

1d • $126,650 - $171,350 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a first-line manager for Acoustic Programs (AP), a business within BDS Space, Intelligence, and Weapon Systems focused on complex solutions, primarily in the underwater and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) domain. Based in California, MD, the role supports day-to-day operations, site management, forward business planning, and program-level cost account management. The manager provides updates to upper management, manages functional personnel, and oversees key program areas.

Acoustic Programs includes Development, Production, Training Systems, and Advanced Programs. Development covers the software and system engineering lifecycle, from development and hardware integration through deployment and maintenance, for underwater target detection and tracking. Production defines, develops, manages suppliers for, and maintains hardware supporting the ASW mission on the P-8A platform. Training Systems develops acoustic training components for mission-level trainers and associated hardware. Advanced Programs supports acoustic initiatives including IR&D, international efforts, new hardware development, new business, and cross-Boeing collaborations.

The position requires completion of a Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; an interim clearance is required before starting and a final clearance after starting. U.S. export-control compliance requirements apply. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Relocation assistance is not available; candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. This is a first-shift role and is not safety sensitive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (the posting also specifies a bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• At least one year of experience in a leadership role, such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience; alternatively, completion of Boeing’s internal “Exploring Leadership” course.
• Knowledge of and experience with Program Management Best Practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience organizing and managing facility or laboratory records.
• Experience preparing and presenting succinctly to executives, senior leadership, and external customers.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a “U.S. Person” under 22 C.F.R. §120.62.
• Complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of the selection process.
• Satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of site and/or team leadership experience.
• Experience with anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), or maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems.
• Experience with or support of platforms used for underwater acoustics, including P-3, P-8A, MH-60R, submarines, and Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UAVs).
• Experience with export-related material and international customers.
• Experience on a U.S. Navy program.
• Experience with the systems engineering/software engineering (SE/SW) execution lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees’ day-to-day work, long-term career goals, and performance.
• Understand and refine long-term future business strategies.
• Lead across Boeing business units, external suppliers, and domestic and international customers.
• Support Cost Account Management (CAM) activities with Acoustic Programs Program Management.
• Provide input on program-level business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives.
• Support and help direct the Acoustic Programs Long Range Business Plan, IR&D, and new business activities.
• Acquire resources for department activities, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
• Maintain, tailor, and improve Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) focused on program goals.
• Manage site operations for a small Boeing facility in California, MD.
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to define and evaluate forward business planning, IRAD, capital, and program priorities.
• Oversee and be accountable for product and facility quality and safety.
• Support management of staffing and day-to-day logistics for Acoustic Programs.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance programs.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts are generally included among benefit program options.
• Retirement savings plans are generally included among benefit program options.
• Life and disability insurance programs are generally included among benefit program options.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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