Project Management Specialist

Position Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, integrate and analyze program level plans and schedules in accordance with project management industry standards and Boeing Program Management Best Practices (PMBP)
• Serve as a consultant to the Project, IPT or Airplane Level leader to establish requirements, define scope, and align objectives across internal/external & cross-functional stakeholders
• Model adaptability and resilience, quickly ramping up on programs or initiatives by providing leadership & support to mitigate risks, establish best practices, and execute projects
• Create and manage program plan artifacts such as Work Breakdown Structures, Master Phasing Plans, Critical Path Plans, and Risk/Issue/Opportunity management
• Provide visibility of complex, interrelated projects to inform leadership decisions
• Prepare project briefings to communicate project status, performance to plan, and recommendations
• Lead and advise all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion
• Create schedules, reports, metrics, change activity, and updates plans regularly throughout lifecycle of program or project
• Works to improve project management processes and business systems that support project decision makers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 7+ years executing projects using PMBP tools/methodologies, including plan development, performance management, and issues and risk management
• 5+ years of experience developing and integrating program-level master schedules
• 5+ years of experience using Integrated Scheduling tools such as Open Plan Professional, Microsoft Project, Milestones Professional, or similar tools
• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and working with senior leadership
• 5+ years of experience preparing and presenting executive level briefings
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Skilled in Critical Path project methodology
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
• Experience leading & influencing executive leadership