Senior Production Program Manager - E-7

Boeing • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an experienced Senior Production Program Manager (Level M) for a 12-18 month assignment in the United Kingdom for an International Temporary Assignment (ITA) to lead the production build of two United States (US) Air Force (AF) E-7 rapid prototype aircraft. This role requires a dynamic leader with strong manufacturing and program management expertise to guide a global Boeing team and 3rd party modification site supplier through this critical production effort. This is a high-visibility role offering extensive interaction with senior Boeing leaders and key customers within the Mobility, Surveillance, and Bombers Division. The selected candidate will report directly to the E-7 Production Program Management Director and play a vital role in delivering this advanced capability to the warfighter. The US home base for this role will be Oklahoma City, OK. 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. This is a Long-Term Assignment to Birmingham, UK for up to 12-18 months. Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience)
• 1+ year of experience in a customer facing role engaging with internal and/or external customers
• Experience working within a fast-paced team environment which required strong communication skills to frequently interact with program leadership, internal and external customer representatives, and development teams
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country.
• Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable.
• Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the USAF E-7 modification programs, ensuring alignment with production performance goals.
• Actively drive production performance to ensure alignment with cost and schedule targets, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Support executive-level customer engagements, providing updates on program status and addressing customer questions.
• Drive operational excellence across all program facets, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary interface with the E-7 program leadership team regarding production program activity and performance to plan.
• Provide leadership across BDUK (Boeing Defense UK), BDA (Boeing Defense Australia), BDS (Boeing Defense Systems), and the 3rd party modification supplier to ensure cohesive program execution.

Benefits

• Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided.
• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work
• 401(k) plan
• match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree