Senior Project Management Specialist – Spacecraft Products

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Senior Project Management Specialist – Spacecraft Products Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)/ Space Mission Systems (SMS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Management Specialist (Level 4 or 5) to join Boeing’s Common Products Group in El Segundo, California, in direct support of Government and Commercial Spacecraft Products . The Common Products portfolio consists of Satellite Payload & Platform Subsystems. The CAM IPT Lead will manage daily project execution for Antenna Subsystems and Passive Microwave Devices programs; perform estimates at completion, coordinate and communicate with all required functions & suppliers from early program proposal through final flight delivery; delivering subsystem hardware to the factory floor on-time & within budget Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities. 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 • Apply willingness to stretch beyond their experience base and to take risks to achieve 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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Experience in program or project management • 1+ year of experience working with and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives. • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM). • Worked in a role that required you to make calculated risks in a dynamic & fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Experience with satellite antenna subsystems, and the antenna subsystem lifecycle: design, analysis, manufacturing, procurements, and assembly, integration, and test • Experience with passive microwave devices in a space environment • Bachelor’s Degree in a Engineering Field • Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance • Knowledge of and experience with Program Management Best Practices • Level 4 & 5 : 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. Travel: Willing and able to travel up to 25% domestically Shift: 1st Shift Drug Free Work

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