Project Management Specialist (Project Planner Scheduler)

Boeing • Mesa, AZ

12d • $109,650 - $211,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Integrated Planning and Scheduling (IP&S) Home Office is seeking a Senior (Level 4) or Lead (Level 5) Project Management Specialist to serve as an IP&S subject matter expert. The role supports development and maintenance of program scheduling processes, tools, command media, and program practices. The position is hybrid, with onsite work at a listed location as determined by the hiring team; this arrangement could change. Listed locations for the opportunity are Hazelwood, Missouri, and El Segundo, California. The role is on first shift and requires up to 20% domestic travel, approximately one week per quarter.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for that clearance, and a post-start U.S. Secret clearance is required. The position also requires compliance with U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. Person. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Relocation assistance is not available, so candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Compensation depends on level, location, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations. Senior Level 4 annual pay ranges are $118,150–$159,850 in Hazelwood and several other listed locations; $126,650–$171,350 in El Segundo and other listed locations; and $109,650–$147,350 in Oklahoma City. Lead Level 5 ranges are $146,200–$197,800, $156,400–$211,600, and $136,000–$184,000, respectively. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Benefit availability may vary based on eligibility factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of project-management experience and the ability to self-manage projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in large-scale, complex development programs, using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• At least 5 years of process-management experience.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Master Scheduler.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and applying Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance, and a post-start U.S. Secret clearance is required.
• Meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Travel domestically up to 20%, approximately one week per quarter.
• Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense; relocation assistance is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IP&S command media, including processes, instructions, and guidance, to meet IP&S objectives and support EVM requirements.
• Develop and maintain a strategy for program scheduling practices that integrates plans and schedules horizontally and vertically across company functions, product groups, suppliers, and partners.
• Develop, coordinate deployment of, troubleshoot, and maintain schedule-management and reporting tools and processes.
• Advise and recommend IP&S change- and baseline-management best practices, processes, techniques, and tools.
• Develop, deliver or coordinate delivery of, and maintain training on program scheduling and schedule integration.
• Provide recommendations to program leadership regarding integrated planning and scheduling issues.
• Participate in managing and administering communications about program-scheduling topics with scheduling practitioners across Boeing components and divisions.
• Facilitate functional reviews of scheduling products, including proposals, initial baselines, and major baseline changes.
• Coach, mentor, and provide leadership to lower-level employees.
• Provide surge support to programs when necessary.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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