Program Manager - NATO AWACS

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000440925

Date Posted:

2024-12-05

Location:

USA - Oklahoma City, OK

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Mobility Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager (Level M) to join our dynamic team in Oklahoma City, OK to support the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Airborne Warning and Control System, NATO AWACS Program Team.

This unique role will oversee both the development of a new modification and ground system for NATO in addition to the modification of 14 additional aircraft.  The development effort is currently entering the initial checkout and flight test phase, occurring at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen (GK), in Geilenkirchen, Germany.  Also at GK is the build and test of the System Integration Lab (SIL) co-located with a ground segment training system.  The position will additionally oversee modification of 14 aircraft, being completed by our partner, Airbus, in Manching, Germany.  The Boeing Program Office, engineering and functional support teams are located in Oklahoma City, OK.  The successful candidate will demonstrate tenacity and a proactive approach to problem solving.   It will require excellent communication and team building skills. The position will require 2-3 international trips per year. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees and mid-level managers performing business management activities in the area of Program Management.
• Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives.
• Acquires resources for organizational activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees and mid-level managers.

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. 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 Skill/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in Program Management including cost, schedule and technical management.
• 3+ years of experience building relationships with customers, program offices, subcontractors, and product organizations
• Experience managing EVM metrics.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in the production, modification and/or conversion of airplanes
• Proficient experience using project management tools & best practices
• Experience developing & integrating strategic projects and initiatives to meet business goals
• Experience leading team of project managers
• Experience in a role that required organizational skills with the capability to prioritize, facilitate and coordinate multiple projects

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel:

Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally for 20% 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. 

Work Shift:

This position will be for first 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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $167,450-$226,550

Applications for this position will be accepted until December 12, 2024.

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:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Manager - M

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

WASVMM (W01)

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