Project Management Specialist, Space Programs

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company's Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization, specifically the Space Mission Systems (SMS) group, is seeking a Project Management Specialist for their Common Products team in El Segundo, California. This role focuses on the production planning and execution oversight of space hardware, requiring coordination with various programs and support functions to optimize production pipelines and deliveries. The specialist will be responsible for resource planning, capacity analysis, and managing cost, schedule, technical aspects, and risks associated with space hardware throughout its lifecycle from development to delivery. Additionally, the role involves developing and maintaining Earned Value baselines, tracking performance, and managing project startup and close-out activities, including documenting lessons learned for future improvements.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.
A final Tier 5 Post-Start is required
Minimum 3 years of experience working in ambiguous and fast changing environments
Minimum 3 years of experience in project or program management and/or business operations
Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers and partners
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience in a leadership role, leading teams or projects to successful completion
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 of Science Degree in business administration, STEM, or similar
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