Senior Core Stage Integrated Product Team (IPT) Element Leader

Posted:
1/22/2026, 6:26:05 AM

Location(s):
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States ⋅ Louisiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
On-site

Senior Core Stage Integrated Product Team (IPT) Element Leader

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Core Stage Integrated Product Team (IPT) Element Leader (Level 5) to join the Space Launch System (SLS) team in New Orleans, LA.

NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) is key to returning the United States to the Moon and sending the first astronauts on to Mars.

This position is responsible for overall execution of engineering, supply chain and operations activities for the SLS Core Stage elements.  The position reports to the SLS Core Stage IPT Leader.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages multi-disciplinary Element(s) within the larger Integrated Product Team (IPT)
  • Develops and maintains program baselines (technical, cost, schedule, requirements, configuration, etc.)
  • Utilizes EVM to manage program performance, review and approve variances, and ensure accurate EAC for respective element
  • Characterizes and manages risks, issues, and opportunities with executable and relevant mitigation plans, and accurate financial impacts
  • Implements program processes, and seeks out process improvements to eliminate waste and drive execution
  • Monitors metrics to manage IPT performance, identify program risk, and prioritize resource allocation
  • Reports status to program and executive leadership, both internal and with customer
  • Supports proposal development (tech volume, BOEs, schedule, resources, GR&A), and negotiations
  • Supports major subcontractor component/part development and delivery to support production activities
  • Assists with staffing plan development; participate in hiring, performance management, and career development
  • Maintains a high performing integrated team with a positive culture driven by Boeing values

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 is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space

Administration (NASA) facility

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • More than 5 years of experience in a leadership role (i.e., manager, project manager, team lead, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Engineering Management
  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Experience implementing Program Management Best Practices (PMBP)
  • Experience implementing Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
  • Experience implementing Lean+/10X
  • Experience with NASA Space programs or a related Space or Defense program

Conflict of interest:

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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel: Some travel may be required up to 20% for this position.

Shift: 1st Shift

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. 

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting Student Loan MatchThe Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.  

Summary pay range: $146,200 - $197,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

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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