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Mid-Level Program Manager - Millennium Space Systems

El Segundo, California Job ID JR2026499350 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 12, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impacttoglobal security, like missile warning and Earth observation. 

Our team is curious,boldand innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Job Summary

As a Portfolio Director, you lead related programs that meet the needs of your customer set by developing solutions to customer problems, driving capture efforts to bring in business, and executing the resulting programs while managing employees and other leaders who perform Program Management activities. You lead and mentor program managers, mission engineers, and chief engineers, develop and execute integrated departmental plans, policies, and procedures, acquire resources for department activities, and provide technical management of suppliers along with oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes. You develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners, establish Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) goals and improvement plans, make the most of available resources to meet customers’ needs, and collaborate with Millennium’s other portfolio managers to lead Millennium into the future.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with internal teams, leadership, customers, and external partners to drive alignment and successfully achieve program objectives

  • Leverage business and organizational knowledge to support strategic decision-making by understanding company operations, policies, industry trends, and competitive dynamics

  • Identify and implement technology-enabled process improvements that enhance efficiency, collaboration, and overall program performance

  • Integrate customer and market insights into program planning by monitoring competitive activity, customer priorities, and emerging technology trends that may impact strategy and execution

  • Lead program and project execution by defining scope, developing project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with program objectives

  • Support organizational effectiveness and change initiatives by applying organizational development principles to improve processes, manage change, and enhance team performance

  • Proactively manage program risks, issues, and opportunities by identifying potential impacts across technical, cost, and schedule areas; developing mitigation and resolution plans; and tracking progress through established program management tools and metrics

  • Develop, maintain, and manage integrated program schedules, ensuring alignment across teams, milestones, and deliverables while identifying schedule risks and implementing corrective actions when needed

  • Apply systems thinking to evaluate interdependencies across program elements, anticipate downstream impacts of decisions, and implement solutions that optimize overall program performance

  • Own profit and loss (P&L) performance for assigned programs, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, cost management, and financial reporting. Monitor financial performance through variance analysis and implement corrective actions to protect revenue, margins, and cash flow

Internally the Millennium job title will be Portfolio Director

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) 

  • 10+ years' experience in space industry programs

  • 2+ years’ experience as a program or business manager with interface responsibilities to United States Government customers

  • 5+ years' experience as a project leader delivering space flight hardware systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences

  • Demonstrated experience leading teams through direct and indirect influence

  • Demonstrated teamwork and written/oral communications skills

  • Demonstrated profit and loss responsibility

  • Experience with cost- and budget- constrained space programs

  • Proven ability to deliver on-time, on-budget

  • Experience with aerospace environments other than traditional, large prime contractors

  • Experience with Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customer communities and their project management practices

Conflict of Interest:

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

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids,amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteriaismet as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards:

AtMillennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company,we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract,engageandretainthe top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

Millennium Space Systemsalso 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. 

Summary pay range:
Level L: $149,000– $265,000

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position islocatedat a facility that requiresspecial access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for andmaintaina security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 31, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

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)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


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.

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  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
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