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Phantom Works, a division of Boeing Defense Systems (BDS), is excited to offer this Senior Program Manager position to lead and grow our Fixed Wing Prototypes & Test (P&T) organization. The P&T teams design, develop, build, test, and refine advanced fixed wing technologies and platforms that shape the future for Boeing defense products.

This position is responsible for overall program management and business leadership of contracted & internally funded research & development fixed wing P&T programs. Program execution responsibilities include senior program leader interface with internal & external customers, oversight & management of contract/project statements of work execution, earned value management, profit & loss, risk & opportunity management, safety, quality, staffing, and program recovery plans when necessary. This leader establishes, maintains, and continuously improves the working culture on each program. They work collaboratively with all integrated product teams (IPTs) & supporting disciplines to successfully integrate and grow Boeings safety, quality, and compliance elements for each program. The leader establishes, oversees, and has ultimate responsibility for the security and proprietary operating environments for the various projects, as determined by US government customers and/or Boeing leadership.

The position leads teams of employees and mid-level managers in multiple locations across the United States. Based out of our Berkley, MO office, this leader will work 100 onsite and conduct business travel as required (~25 overall).

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and motivate the growing fixed wing P&T organization to achieve external and internal customer goals in advancing state of the art in fixed products.
• Grow & sustain a positive Boeing culture grounded in safety for team, products, and operations, quality tailored to the R&D needs of each project/customer, team collaboration and accelerating innovation
• Establish & oversee Boeing proprietary and/or DoD secure environments as directed by US DoD customers & Boeing leadership.
• Oversee management of suppliers, lead process improvements, develop and maintain relationships & partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, associated suppliers, and direct reports
• Manage & lead program IPTs and supporting disciplines to remain compliant contractually and with Boeing standards and policies.
• Develop & manage status reporting, strategic planning, & customer relationships for multiple programs involving multiple customers
• Effectively leverage the capabilities and strengths of the Boeing Company
• Oversight & leadership of environment conducive to knowledge growth for BDS & career growth for team members

Required competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: develop internal and external customer relationships and work directly with executive management.
• Systems / tools / best practice: Proven experience implementing and using the Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) to proactively manage a program including applicable tools associated with Earned Value Management, Risk, Issue, and Opportunity, Technical Performance Measures (where applicable) and Action Items/Help Needed. Knowledge / experience in using the data, tools, and systems required to effectively implement a disciplined management system.
• People Management Skills: proven track record of building and managing an effective team, motivating others, promoting a productive work environment (includes proprietary work environments), listening to others and managing performance.
• Customer Focus: Develop and maintain customer relations both inside and outside of the organization. Actively seek information to understand customers’ circumstances, problems, expectations and needs.
• Working with others: Build effective working culture & relationships with team & cross functional groups that are required to contribute to the success of programs. Understand differing requirements and perspectives and lead the team through to successful conclusions.
• Stakeholder Management: Manages often complex customer and stakeholder relationships. Deals effectively across all levels. Able to adapt approach to meet needs of different groups. Builds good relationships to lead to successful outcomes.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

This position is expected to be 100 onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum 5 years of senior leader or manager experience implementing Boeing Program Management Best Practices or equivalent
• Experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives
• Minimum 3 years of experience building teams and developing employees/managers
• Experience with safety and quality program planning
• Experience working in SAP, SCI, or equivalent security environment
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (Technical degree preferred)
• Experience in a US DOD customer facing role as a project lead or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Master’s Degree
• Certification in Program Management
• Experience testing defense products at US Government test facilities
• Experience managing small/medium sized multi-disciplined & multi-organizational teams (50-200 members)

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 25 of the time

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations

Summary Pay Range: $190,800 - $233,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 14, 2025

Education

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.