Senior Project Management Specialist, Cost Account Management Integrated Product Team Lead

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Management Specialist, Cost Account Management (CAM) Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead (Level 5) to join the Boeing Common Products Group in El Segundo, CA, in direct support of Government and Commercial Spacecraft Products. The Common Products portfolio consists of Satellite Payload & Platform Subsystems (Propulsion, Structures, Mechanisms, Battery, Wire Harness and Thermal Blankets). The CAM IPT Lead will manage daily project execution in one (or more) of the subsystem areas, coordinate and communicate with all required functions & suppliers from early program bidding thru final flight delivery; delivering subsystem hardware to the factory floor on-time & within budget. 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

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of experience with program management, project management and/or business operations
• 10+ years of experience working in ambiguous and fast changing environments
• Experience with lab and factory operation management
• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• Must 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

• Experience in a leadership role, leading teams or projects to successful completion
• Experience as a CAM (cost account manager) using EVM (earned value management)
• Experience managing projects and utilizing standard project management tools

Responsibilities

• Manages cost & schedule while managing the design team’s execution on a payload and/or platform subsystem.
• Develops program organizational, work structures, top level program and execution plans.
• Facilitates the resolution of responsible subsystem issues.
• Supports the program manager in leading program execution by coordinating program metrics.
• Integrates the implementation of the Program Management Best Practices.
• Demonstrates high proficiency in all project management areas in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (Earned Value Management).
• Ability to define the project, design and plan the project, and manage the project team.
• Ability to control and deliver project deliverables, project accounting and appraisal, and optimize the contribution of the people involved.
• Develops and uses collaborative relationships within and outside the organization to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Builds rapport and trust among stakeholders and leverages the organization's dynamics to promote program goals by focusing on a shared vision.
• Provides detailed in-depth analysis of project culminating with lessons learned and historical reports for incorporation into future project plans.
• Develops solutions to highly complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation.

Benefits

• 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
• Boeing will match 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