Project Management Specialist (Project Planner Scheduler)

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior (Level 4) or Lead (Level 5) Integrated Planning and Scheduling Specialist for its BDS IP&S Home Office team. The position is hybrid, with work at a listed location as directed by the hiring team. The specialist will serve as a BDS Integrated Planning and Scheduling subject matter expert, supporting program scheduling practices, processes, tools, and program teams.

The role covers development and maintenance of program scheduling processes and guidance, integration of plans and schedules, schedule management and reporting tools, change and baseline management practices, and training. The specialist will advise program leadership, support communications among scheduling practitioners, review scheduling products, mentor employees, and provide surge support to programs as needed. The position is 1st shift and requires up to 20% domestic travel. A U.S. Secret clearance is required after starting, and the role requires meeting U.S. export-control compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of project management experience and ability to self-manage projects.
• At least 5 years of experience with 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. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting.
• Must 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 provided.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20%, approximately one week per quarter.

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 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 with scheduling practitioners across Boeing components and divisions.
• Facilitate functional reviews of scheduling products, including proposals, initial baselines, and major baseline changes.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to lower-level employees.
• Provide surge support to programs when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time-away programs.
• Relocation assistance is not offered.

What This Job Offers

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