Project Management Specialist

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

2d • $101,150 - $136,850 • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking a Level 3 Project Management Specialist to serve as Satellite Platform Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead and Cost Account Manager (CAM) in the Common Products Group in El Segundo, California. The role supports Government and Commercial Spacecraft Products, covering satellite payload and platform subsystems such as composite structures, solar arrays, wire harnesses, and thermal blankets. The specialist manages daily execution for one or more subsystem areas and coordinates with internal functions and suppliers from early program bidding through final delivery, ensuring subsystem structure hardware is delivered to the factory floor on time and within budget.

The position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed location options. Some travel may be required, up to 10%. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance, with a final U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance required after starting; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. The role also requires meeting U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person. Relocation assistance is not negotiable, and candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. The position is not contingent upon program award and is not safety sensitive.

The listed summary pay range is $101,150–$136,850, based on candidate experience and qualifications, market, and business considerations. Boeing describes a total rewards package that may include competitive base pay and variable compensation, health and insurance programs, retirement savings, and paid and unpaid time away. Eligible employees may participate in Boeing’s 401(k), which matches contributions dollar for dollar up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting; the Student Loan Match program may also count qualified student loan payments toward the company match, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing cost and schedule performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Experience integrating supplier or partner plans and schedules into a program schedule and managing the integrated Master Schedule at the program level.
• Experience executing program planning, including cost, schedule, and technical baselines.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; the job posting states that U.S. citizenship is required for this clearance.
• Ability to meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must live in the immediate area or relocate at own expense; relocation assistance is not negotiable.
• Must be able to work 100% onsite at one of the listed locations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance (T5).
• Satellite hardware design and manufacturing experience.
• Experience in satellite system design, assembly, integration, or test.
• Project management experience.
• Experience working with suppliers (subcontractors) and Supply Chain Management.
• Experience working with laboratory and factory operations management.
• Experience with budgets, quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) development, program health metrics, earned value, and program critical-path management.
• Experience executing complex systems integration projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost and schedule while overseeing design-team execution for a payload and/or platform subsystem.
• Develop program organizational and work structures, top-level program plans, and execution plans.
• Facilitate resolution of issues within the responsible subsystem area.
• Support the program manager in leading execution by coordinating program metrics.
• Apply Program Management Best Practices and accepted project management standards, including Earned Value Management.
• Define, design, and plan projects, and manage project teams.
• Control and deliver project deliverables; manage project accounting and appraisal; and optimize the contributions of people involved.
• Develop collaborative relationships inside and outside the organization to facilitate work goals.
• Build rapport and trust among stakeholders and use organizational dynamics to promote program goals through a shared vision.
• Coordinate with required functions and suppliers from early program bidding through final product delivery.

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.
• Boeing 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching contributions up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate 100% vesting, for eligible employees.
• Student Loan Match program for eligible enrolled U.S. employees, subject to program terms.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed