Lead Project Management Specialist (Level 5)

Lead Project Management Specialist (Level 5)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Project Management Specialist (Level 5) to join our Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) team in Huntsville, Alabama.

The IAMD team is dedicated to revitalizing our digital footprint to support a significant production ramp. We are seeking a talented individual who has a strong background in business, engineering, and manufacturing systems to lead this critical deployment.

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for driving successful implementations and fostering collaboration across teams, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Develop and manage comprehensive project plans in collaboration with Boeing Information Technology and BDS functional teams to ensure successful implementation of systems such as SAP, Opscenter, and IPDM.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct thorough analyses of schedule performance and change activities, providing regular updates to key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams, ensuring their active involvement and adherence to project commitments.
• Project Management Standards: Execute project management activities in alignment with industry standards, utilizing established tools and reporting mechanisms.
• Recovery Planning: Collaborate with IT and functional teams to develop recovery plans, ensuring relevant documentation is maintained and projects are transitioned smoothly to the IAMD portfolio for ongoing support.

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

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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 degree or higher
• Experience with critical business and financial acumen including risk, issue, and opportunity management to drive performance
• Experience developing and managing strong relationships with partners (internal & external) and government customers and representatives
• More than 5 years of leadership or management experience working in a manufacturing/production environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Proven experience in leading multi-disciplined teams
• Deep understanding of current system transactions and functional processes
• Strong ability to align functional teams in support of system transitions
• Excellent analytical skills and experience in performance analysis
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $118,150 - $159,850

Applications for this position will be accepted through February 10, 2026.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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