Program Management Spec (Program Management)

Boeing•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Program Management Specialist to join our dynamic team in Berkeley, Missouri; Arlington, Virginia; El Segundo, California; Everett or Tukwila Washington; Huntsville, Alabama; Kennedy Space Center, Florida; Mesa, Arizona; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Ridley Park, Pennsylvania; or San Antonio, Texas. Boeing Defense, Space, and Security’s (BDS) Program Management (PM) functional homeroom provides program managers with the processes and tools, appropriately trained resources, and practical guidance and oversight needed to win and execute on development, integration/test, and production business for BDS. Our goal is to unlock “best in industry” program performance by developing world-class Program Management personnel; actionable policies; and mature, proven, scalable, and replicable processes and tools. Our team is seeking an engaged and experienced Program Management Specialist to guide and coach Boeing teammates on functional process implementation and program execution. The position requires an individual with exceptional PM, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills to guide and facilitate the development and integration of plans, strategies, processes, best practices, and projects to meet business goals. The successful candidate must be able to assess and analyze the key drivers of program performance and identify PM process dependencies to lead “full kit” development and roll-out of new/enhanced policies and procedures. The ability to clearly and concisely communicate the details of complex subjects, both orally and in writing, to Boeing Executive leadership and key stakeholders is a core requirement of this role.

Requirements

Experience with end-to-end project/program management: conception and initiation, planning, execution, performance/monitoring, and project closeout
Experience with Program Management Best Practices
Experience developing and delivering process improvement initiatives in complex, matrixed environments and presenting project plans to executive leadership
Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners
Experience analyzing data and developing metrics to track “performance to plan” for a program/organization
Experience with the Enterprise Standard Gated Process and Boeing Defense & Security Enterprise Standard Gated Process Checklist
Bachelor’s degree
Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance post-start
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Enterprise Standard Gated Process OnLine Tool
Experience teaching Program Management responsibilities and best practices in small and large classroom settings
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification (current or in work)

Responsibilities

Assist program teams and collaborate with other functional representatives in planning for and executing key program management functional requirements (e.g., Risk/Issue/Opportunity Management, Change Management, Enterprise Standard Gated Process, Program Management Best Practice assessments, etc.)
Ensure that all the means (e.g., command media, training, checklists, templates, etc.) that we use to communicate Program Management requirements and responsibilities are easy to find, easy to understand, easy to implement, and value added
As a trusted resource for BDS Programs, provide end-user process feedback to the BDS PM functional homeroom as appropriate
Oversee maintenance of the Enterprise BDS Enterprise Standard Gated Process (ESGP) and tools
Use the Boeing Problem Solving Model to understand root causes of Risks, Issues, and Opportunities and then determine the appropriate handling courses of action
Engage (e.g. workshops, forums, training, etc.) the PM community on program management requirements, responsibilities, and best practices
Represent senior management, as required, to communicate functional policy, strategy and direction
Liaise with Enterprise, Industry, and Academic “Program Management” thought leaders to import best practices and shape our future as a function