Project Management Specialist (Experienced, Lead, or Senior)

Boeing•Tukwila, WA

2d•$101,150 - $211,600

About The Position

Boeing is seeking a highly motivated and adaptable Project Management Specialist to join our Test & Evaluation team in Tukwila, WA. This role will serve as the primary project lead for test and evaluation efforts, responsible for planning, integrating, and controlling schedules, budgets, scope, and technical deliverables to ensure programs meet customer, regulatory, and company requirements. In this position, you will develop and maintain integrated project plans and schedules, translate technical test objectives into coordinated milestones and deliverables, and drive execution from initiation through closeout. You will lead program performance reporting and analysis, identify and manage risks and issues, and develop recovery and corrective action plans to protect cost, schedule, and technical baselines. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, fabrication, procurement, finance, suppliers, and customers. You will act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, and ensure configuration and change control, documentation, and lessons-learned capture are in place. You will also provide oversight to ensure alignment between test activities and program objectives, while promoting continuous improvement in planning, reporting, and execution practices. The ideal candidate will combine program management experience with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, a proactive drive to remove obstacles, and a focus on delivering results with urgency and accountability. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced, Lead, and Senior Level Project Management Specialist.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in program or project management
3+ years of experience developing and maintaining integrated resource-loaded project schedules, including the use of project management tools and software such as MS Project, Milestones, Primavera, Open Plan Professional, etc.
3+ years of experience with Estimates at Completion, Data Analysis, and/or Budgeting/Cost Performance Reporting
1+ years of experience leading or managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects or teams
1+ years of experience leading or managing program performance utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)

Nice To Haves

Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent program/military project management certification (PgMP); Agile/Scrum certification where applicable
Prior aerospace project management experience with emphasis on engineering and test programs
Direct experience implementing or supporting Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), including Cost/Schedule integration, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Cost Performance Reports (CPRs)
Experience with contract management and coordination with prime/subcontractor teams, including SOW interpretation and contract change control
Experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements management and verification & validation
Experience with configuration management processes and tools
Experience with risk management frameworks and tools (risk registers, mitigation planning, FMEAs)
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, including SharePoint and Power BI
Experience leading project management teams or providing technical oversight and mentoring

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and integrate project plans and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to drive test program execution from initiation through closeout
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to prepare performance reports, analyze schedule/cost variance, and support corrective action and recovery plans
Produce program status reporting, metrics, and executive briefings that clearly communicate progress, risks, and recommended actions
Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues; develop and track mitigation plans and escalation paths
Lead configuration and change control processes, document baseline impacts, and communicate approved changes to stakeholders
Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, fabrication, procurement, finance, suppliers, and customers to secure commitments and remove execution impediments
Oversee supplier coordination and contract deliverable tracking, including schedule integration and change coordination
Ensure test activities and deliverables align with program requirements and expectations
Facilitate technical and programmatic decision forums, capture action items, and drive closure
Capture and publish lessons learned, contribute to continuous improvement of planning and reporting practices, and implement process enhancements
Exhibit self-motivation and a sense of urgency, taking ownership of projects to drive successful outcomes

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.

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