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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Senior Project Manager located in Kirtland AFB, NM. Seeking an experienced project manager with background in gimballed systems and large telescope manufacturing (1 - 3.5 m class) to join our team at Starfire Optical Range, Kirtland AFB, NM. Starfire Optical Range is a world-class research site focused on advancing technologies for ground based optical imaging for US Space Forces's needs in Space Domain Awareness. This position will lead a diverse team of engineers in upgrades/ modifications to existing telescopes; development of specifications for new procurements; and other projects as needed to support Boeing's contract with AFRL.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Oversees, develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains integrated plans and schedules for highly complex or difficult projects, programs and change driven activities to execute in accordance with project management industry standards.

• Directs and provides high level studies/analysis (trend, variance, impact), determines scope, reports, and oversight of planning requests.

• Identifies risk and opportunity potential, develops mitigation planning and refines the business case.

• Develops and executes the process and strategy for the integration of plans and schedules.

• Consults and recommends integrated planning, scheduling, change and baseline management, processes, techniques and tools to management considered to be best practices across the industry.

• Recognized as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives.

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 Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

• 10+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Project Manager, Integrated Product Team Lead, Production Manager, and/or Test and Evaluation Leadership.

• 10+ years of experience in engineering project planning or project management.

• 5+ years of experience working effectively and collaborating within a diverse engineering team in a hybrid work environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience working on a large telescope.

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+13 years' related work experience, 19 years' related work experience, etc.)

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation is available for internal candidates based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Referral Bonus:

Referrals to this job are eligible for a monetary employee bonus.

Salary Range:

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $132,600 – $179,400

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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.