Program Management Specialist

Boeing • Long Beach, CA

2d

About The Position

Boeing Global Services (BGS) , a leader in aerospace innovation for over a century, is seeking a dynamic Program Management Specialist (Level K) to guide and develop a team of Project Managers based in Long Beach, CA . Our Commercial Modifications team delivers cutting-edge retrofit solutions for in-service Boeing aircraft worldwide, leveraging EASA and FAA certification pathways. This role focuses on our Connectivity product line, which provides Low Earth Orbit connectivity solutions to airlines. Reporting to the Global Connectivity Leader in Long Beach, California, the successful candidate will lead project managers across the US and ensure strong collaboration with Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA), Boeing Global Services (BGS) Business Development and the local and global teams responsible for delivering connectivity solutions through the EASA and FAA certification process. This leader will assist with new/upgraded offerings, focused on retrofit system qualification that will enable the execution team to certify new connectivity system offerings to grow the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or similar qualifications in Business, Project Management, or a related field required.
• Experience in project management, with a proven track record of delivering complex aerospace projects.
• Proficient with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, JIRA, Smartsheet) and reporting software.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically for strategic coordination, globally to support emergent customer needs
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers located in Long Beach, California, and other locations as determined by the business.
• Partner with the Global Connectivity Leader to shape the program execution strategy and ensure the team is aligned and focused on its successful delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Airplane Programs, Business Development, Customer Program Management, Supply Chain and Customer Support to ensure seamless program execution.
• Collaborate with external Connectivity Suppliers
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and risk management activities to meet or exceed program objectives.
• Serve as the main liaison between senior management and project teams, delivering transparent updates on program status, risks, and opportunities.
• Facilitate resource planning, workload balancing, and professional development for team members across multiple locations.
• Lead initiatives to continuously improve project management processes and boost overall team performance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management activities within the project management team.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Works autonomously and makes sound tactical decisions under pressure, while maintaining alignment with strategic goals
• Managing teams of Project Managers, ideally within the aerospace sector.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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