Project Manager - P-8A Poseidon Training System

Company:

Job ID:

00000437106

Date Posted:

2024-08-22

Location:

NZL - Auckland, New Zealand

Job Description Qualifications:

Ko wai mātou  | About us

At the Boeing Company, we connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation.  The company works “Together as a One Boeing team” with an unwavering commitment to quality engineering and technical excellence.  As a company of innovators, Boeing seeks to change the future of aerospace.

Boeing New Zealand is wholly owned by the Boeing Company, and is establishing its Defence operations in Aotearoa to deliver important programs for the New Zealand Defence Force.

Boeing currently employs more than 2,500 people across the region, and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.   In joining our team to support our Defence work in New Zealand, you will have an unparalleled opportunity to make your mark and contribute to Boeing and our customer’s success.  We offer rewarding work, professional development, and a chance to collaborate with a diverse team located in New Zealand,  Australia and the United States that is committed to pushing the boundaries of excellence.

Te Whiwhinga a mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our P-8A New Zealand Team.  You would be the primary on-site Point of Contact (PoC) for Boeing New Zealand (BNZ), working with our industry partners, to plan, prepare, install and commission the P-8A Training System facility based at RNZAF Base Ohakea, located in the central North Island of New Zealand.

The role is due to commence in Sep/Oct 2024 and is for a fixed term of 18 months, with the potential for future opportunities with Boeing post the successful implementation of the Training System.

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager will be an integral member of the BNZ team, who in collaboration with a team of professional from both Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) and Boeing Global Services (BGS) and our Industry Partners, will have overall responsibility for managing the P-8A Poseidon training system site activation project. The Senior Project Manager’s main responsibilities will include:

• Leading, developing and coordinating project plans in support of the P-8A Poseidon Training System site activation project, from inception through to customer handover.
• Leading and supporting the project team.
• Proactively engaging with project stakeholders including Customers, Suppliers and Business Leaders to deliver project commitments.
• Applying project planning principles and techniques to achieve desired outcomes on budget and on plan. Ability to define, design and plan projects, achieve project deliverables, and optimize the contributions of internal and external resources.
• Incorporating, adopting and ensuring security and EHS requirements are adhered to by all stakeholders.
• Identifying risks and opportunity potential, and developing mitigation plans and adoptingproject change as required.
• Developing and using collaborative relationships within and outside the organization to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Builds rapport and trust among stakeholders
• Helping to coordinate additional support where required from the Boeing Global Services (BGS) team located on base and throughout the worldwide Boeing support network.
• Preparing and delivering monthly program status reports and coordinating project management meetings and site readiness reviews.

Experience/Qualifications

To be successful in this role, ideally you will have Formal Project Management, Engineering, Business or Management qualifications and 5+ years’ experience working within complex project environment.  Other competencies sought include:

• Experience leading end-to-end medium to large, construction or infrastructure-based projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all project management areas in accordance with accepted industry project management standards. 
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to exert influence with customers and at multiple organisational levels.
• High level communication and negotiation skills with a strong focus on building successful relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Drive and passion to grow capability, mentor and coach other PM professionals.
• Experience working within Defence is preferred.
• Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen to meet Defence Security requirements

Hono ana ki tētahi tīma | Joining Boeing

Benefits

• We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and through employee awards.
• We value your professional development and will provide a vast range of formal and informal training, as well as assistance to further education.
• We offer competitive salary packaging options and our Employee Incentive Program includes a bonus scheme and a wide range of corporate discounts.
• As part of a global company, your career opportunities extend internationally.

Culture

Boeing actively encourages applications from all members of society. We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds including female, Māori and Pacific, who will enrich our understanding of diversity in the New Zealand work environment.  Former Defence personnel are also encouraged to apply.

We foster an environment where every team member can bring their whole selves to work, with equal opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.

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Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 4

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

WASMI4 (P20)