Project Management Specialist – VC-25B (Sr or Lead) - San Antonio TX

About the role

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization has an exciting opportunity for a Senior/Lead Project Management Specialist (Level 4 or Level 5) to support the VC-25B Chief Engineer in a chief of staff capacity. BDS is a global leader in the development, production, maintenance and enhancement of fixed-wing and rotary wing aircraft, commercial and government satellites, human spaceflight programs and weapons. Core capabilities are in development, production and mission enabling upgrades of integrated solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key liaison between the Senior Director & Chief Engineer and internal/external stakeholders, facilitating communication and collaboration across multiple departments and teams.
• Support the Chief Engineer in strategic planning, program execution, and decision-making processes.
• Partner with Executive Office Administrator to manage and prioritize the Chief Engineer's schedule, meetings, and communications to optimize time and focus on high-impact activities.
• Develop and maintain engineering governance frameworks, ensuring clear policies, procedures, and decision-making structures are in place to support program objectives and compliance.
• Create and manage the engineering operating rhythm to ensure consistent communication, alignment, and progress tracking across the program.
• Develop engineering metrics and dashboards; proactively analyze and report when metrics indicate potential issues or risks.
• Drive follow-up actions on key initiatives and issues, ensuring accountability and timely resolution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the engineering leadership team, fostering collaboration and alignment across the program.
• Build charts, presentations, and other communication materials about the program in partnership with the engineering leadership team, tailoring content to the audience's needs and expectations.
• Collaborate closely with leadership, understanding the audience and context to develop effective, impactful presentations and communications.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives
• 5+ years of experience collecting data from multiple sources, performing analysis and presenting data
• Experience in a role that required teaming and collaboration skills, and ability to work well with a geographically dispersed cross-functional and matrix team
• 3+ years of experience with any of the following: Project/Program Management, Procurement, Supplier Program Management, Engineering, Production Engineering, and/or Supplier Quality
• 3+ years of experience collaborating with Senior level executives and/or project management and/or complex operations
• Ability to analyze data, summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work with sensitive information, safeguarding confidential information

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Knowledge and/or experience within the aviation industry
• Active Secret clearance is preferred
• Familiarity with aerospace program management processes and terminology
• Experience with Agile or LEAN methodologies
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Exceptional collaboration skills with the ability to tailor communications and presentations to diverse leadership audiences
• Level 4 & 5: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay

• Senior (Level 4) - $118,150 - $159,850
• Lead (Level 5) - $146,200 - $197,800

Benefits

• Best in class 401(k) plan: company matches contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: qualified student loan debt payments counted toward company match on 401(k) accounts
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work (eligibility varies by location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements)

Other details: This position is 100% onsite in San Antonio, TX. Requires ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). Relocation available based on candidate eligibility. Travel up to 25% domestically. 1st Shift. Drug Free Workplace (post-offer testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol).

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