Mid-Level Project Management Specialist – KC-46 Air Vehicle CAM

Boeing•Everett, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Level Project Management Specialist (Level 3) to join the KC-46 Project Management team in Everett, WA! This position will report to the Air Vehicle IPT (Integrated Product Team) leader. This critical role on the team helps manage the business and performance of the team to drive successful outcomes. You will be responsible and accountable for the team’s program execution in the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), managing the scope, schedule, budget and EAC (Estimate at Completion) that is defined within the Control Accounts (CA). Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities.

Requirements

3+ years of experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
3+ years of experience leading projects using Project Management Best Practices and tools
Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills
3+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
3+ years of experience working with Earned Value Management principles to execute all aspects of the Control Account Manager role
3+ years of experience developing/managing metrics and Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA)
Proven ability to bring key stakeholders together to rapidly and collaboratively achieve consensus on priorities and path forward to work tasks and projects
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Nice To Haves

Experience supporting an engineering function
Experience with meeting business rhythm objectives and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Ensure Program Management Best Practices are utilized in managing the team’s efforts.
Program Startup activities – Establishing the Performance Measurement Baseline and ensuring the Control Accounts (CA) are in alignment with the Statement of Work (SoW) and developing the performance baseline.
Manage control account performance, identify resource needs, elevate concerns and issues where appropriate to IPT Leader and program management and other impacted control account managers.
Support Integrated Product Team Leader and Program Managers to develop and execute business and program strategies.
Monitor all elements of cost through entire process, track EVM performance and provide monthly updates.
Manage CAMVis inputs weekly, develop and maintain Quantifiable Backup Data (QBD) files and schedule accuracy.
Identify cost and schedule impacts to risk and opportunities to the program Risk & Opportunity Board and implement approved mitigation plans.
Identifies and coordinates key IPT level horizontal and vertical integration interfaces between program major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers.
Conduct analysis on actuals for Control Accounts for accuracy.
Ensure accurate Estimates at Complete (EACs) for assigned Control Accounts on a monthly basis are credible.
Analyze and report variances (VARs) and proactively implement corrective action plans that address the root cause(s) of any issues.
Attend weekly Earned Value Meeting (Program cost and schedule meeting) and month-end reviews with Program Management.
Ensure audit ready files are maintained for Control Accounts to facilitate discussions with Government and internal audit teams.
Complete all required training and be certified as a Control Account Manager.