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

Job Description

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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.

Position 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.

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

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)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required

Shift: 1st Shift

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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.

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