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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking a talented and experienced technical Project Management Specialist to join the Laser Technical Services Team in Albuquerque, NM.

In this role, you will serve as the Integrated Product Team Lead for a complex electro-optical/infrared (EOIR) sensing and imaging system development and lead a multi-disciplinary team from system concept through product acceptance and delivery. You will work directly with subject matter experts across the business to quickly iterate and converge on achievable solutions that meet our customers’ aggressive timelines.

An ideal candidate has a strong technical background in electro-optical systems and demonstrated project management skills. You will need to be able to dive into broad, minimally-defined design spaces and effectively lead integrated efforts.  Clear and concise, written and oral communication of complex subjects to Boeing leadership and customer program management is required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads, develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains integrated plans and schedules for complex projects, programs and change driven activities in accordance with project management industry.
• Leads studies/analysis (trend, variance, impact), reports, risk assessments and planning efforts to determine impacts, constraints involving product development, production rates, process improvement, program initiatives.
• Identifies risk and opportunity potential, develops mitigation planning and refines the business case. Develops and establishes lead time requirements.
• Facilitates and ensures integration of project/program plan, schedules, change and baseline management, processes, techniques considered to be best practice across the industry.
• Acts as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives.
• Directs all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion.
• Coordinates commitments with internal and external stakeholders to fulfill strategies.

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. Top 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):

• 5+ years of experience directing and executing projects in accordance with stakeholder objectives and schedules
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining integrated resource-loaded project schedules, including the use of project management tools and software such as MS Project, Milestones, Open Plan Professional, etc.
• 5+ years of experience directly interfacing with customers
• 5+ years of experience in requirements development, verification, validation
• 5+ years of experience in risk, issues and opportunities management

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical major
• Experience developing and maintaining Earned Value baselines and status to plan
• Experience developing technical and cost responses for Request for Proposals (RFPs)

Level 5

• 10+ years of experience directing and executing projects in accordance with stakeholder objectives and schedules
• 10+ years of experience with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• 10+ years of experience developing and maintaining integrated resource-loaded project schedules, including the use of project management tools and software such as MS Project, Milestones, Open Plan Professional, etc.
• 10+ years of experience directly interfacing with customers
• 10+ years of experience in requirements development, verification, validation
• 10+ years of experience in risk, issues and opportunities management

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 15 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.

Shift:

This position is for the 1st shift.

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 spanet and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

(Level 4) $114,000 - $140,000

(Level 5) $140,000 - $171,000

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.