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Senior Project Management Specialist

El Segundo, California; Los Angeles, California Job ID JR2026522857 Category Program Management Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 02, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Project Management Specialist, Satellite Platform Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Cost Account Manager (CAM) (Level 4) to join the Boeing Common Products Group in El Segundo, CA, in direct support of Government and Commercial Spacecraft Products.

This Common Products portfolio consists of Satellite Payload & Platform Subsystems (Composite Structures, Solar Array, Wire Harness and Thermal Blankets).  The IPT/CAM Lead will manage daily project execution in one (or more) of the subsystem areas, coordinate and communicate with all required functions & suppliers from early program bidding thru final product delivery; delivering subsystem structure hardware to the factory floor on-time & within budget.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages cost & schedule while managing the design team’s execution on a payload and/or platform subsystem.
  • Develops program organizational, work structures, top level program and execution plans.
  • Facilitates the resolution of responsible subsystem issues.
  • Supports the program manager in leading program execution by coordinating program metrics.
  • Implements Program Management Best Practices.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in project management areas in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (Earned Value Management). 
  • Ability to define the project, design and plan the project, and manage the project team.
  • Ability to control and deliver project deliverables, project accounting and appraisal, and optimize the contribution of the people involved.
  • Develops and uses collaborative relationships within and outside the organization to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
  • Builds rapport and trust among stakeholders and leverages the organization's dynamics to promote program goals by focusing on a shared vision.
  • Provides analysis of project culminating with lessons learned and historical reports for incorporation into future project plans.
  • Develops solutions to problems that require ingenuity and innovation.

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. A final U.S.TS/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams
  • 3+ years of experience managing cost and schedule performance using Earned-Value Management (EVM) principles
  • 3+ years of experience integrating supplier or partner plans and schedules into the Program schedule and managing the integrated Master Schedule at the Program level
  • Experience with execution of program planning to include cost, schedule and technical baselines

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Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher
  • Active T5: U.S. Top Secret/ SCI Clearance
  • Satellite hardware design & manufacturing experience
  • Experience in the design, assembly, integration, or test of satellite systems
  • Project management experience
  • Experience working with suppliers (subcontractors) and Supply Chain Management
  • Experience working with lab & factory operation management
  • Experience with budget, development of quarterly EAC, program health metrics, earned value, and management of program critical path
  • Experience with executing on complex systems integration projects

Conflict of interest:

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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel: Some travel may be required up to 10%

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:

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 Match: The 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:

$126,650 - $171,350


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 11, 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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

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.

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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