Program Management Specialist, Satellite Platform Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company, Defense Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Program Management Specialist, Satellite Platform Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Cost Account Manager (CAM) (Level 5) to join the Boeing Common Products Group in El Segundo, CA. This role directly supports Government and Commercial Spacecraft Products within the Common Products portfolio, which includes Satellite Payload & Platform Subsystems such as Composite Structures, Solar Array, Wire Harness, and Thermal Blankets. The IPT/CAM Lead will be responsible for managing daily project execution in one or more subsystem areas, coordinating with all necessary functions and suppliers from initial program bidding through final product delivery, ensuring subsystem structure hardware is delivered to the factory on time and within budget.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams
• 3+ years of experience managing cost and schedule performance using Earned-Value Management (EVM) principles
• 3+ years of experience integrating supplier or partner plans and schedules into the Program schedule and managing the integrated Master Schedule at the Program level
• Experience with execution of program planning to include cost, schedule, risk and technical baselines
• This position requires an active T5 (SCI & U.S. Top Secret) Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Active U.S. Top Secret/ SCI Clearance
• Satellite hardware design & manufacturing experience
• Experience in the design, assembly, integration, or test of satellite systems
• Project management experience
• Experience working with suppliers (subcontractors) and Supply Chain Management
• Experience working with lab & factory operation management
• Experience with budget, development of quarterly EAC, program health metrics, earned value, and management of program critical path
• Experience with executing on complex systems integration projects

Responsibilities

• Manages cost & schedule while managing the design team’s execution on a payload and/or platform subsystem.
• Develops program organizational, work structures, top level program and execution plans.
• Facilitates the resolution of responsible subsystem issues.
• Supports the program manager in leading program execution by coordinating program metrics.
• Integrates the implementation of the Program Management Best Practices.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all project management areas in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (Earned Value Management).
• Ability to define the project, design, risk and plan the project, and manage the project team.
• Ability to control and deliver project deliverables, project accounting and appraisal, and optimize the contribution of the people involved.
• Develops and uses collaborative relationships within and outside the organization to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Builds rapport and trust among stakeholders and leverages the organization's dynamics to promote program goals by focusing on a shared vision.
• Provides in-depth analysis of project culminating with lessons learned and historical reports for incorporation into future project plans.
• Manages risk and develops solutions to complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
• Boeing 401(k) plan with company match (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: Senior