Project Management Specialist, Space Programs
About The Position
The Boeing Company's Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization, specifically Space Mission Systems (SMS), is seeking a Project Management Specialist for their Common Products team in El Segundo, California. This role focuses on overseeing the production planning and execution of space hardware, coordinating with various programs and support functions to optimize production pipelines and deliveries. The specialist will be responsible for assembling cross-functional unit-level teams from engineering, operations, and supplier management to execute design, development, and delivery. Key responsibilities include performing capacity and throughput analysis, managing cost, schedule, technical aspects, and risks for space hardware throughout its lifecycle, developing and maintaining Earned Value baselines, and performing project startup and close-out activities, including documenting lessons learned.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience working with aerospace hardware
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in ambiguous and fast changing environments
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing projects and utilizing standard project management tools
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements (U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science Degree
- A current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or already in a Continuous Evaluation program
- Experience with production planning and scheduling systems
- Experience with space-grade requirements and hardware
Responsibilities
- Responsible for production planning and execution oversight of space hardware.
- Coordinate with programs and support functions to optimize hardware production pipelines and deliveries.
- Plan required resources from engineering, operations, and supplier management to build cross functional unit level teams necessary to execute design, development, and delivery to programs.
- Perform capacity and throughput analysis across critical and/or shared resources.
- Responsible for cost, schedule, technical, and risk management for space hardware from development through delivery.
- Develop and maintain Earned Value baselines and status performance to plan.
- Perform project startup and close-out activities, document lessons learned for incorporation into future project plans and hardware roadmaps.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid time away from work
- Unpaid time away from work
- 401(k) plan
- Company match on 401(k) contributions up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
- Student Loan Match program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
