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Lead Level Vertical Lift Training Product Manager

Hazelwood, Missouri Job ID JR2025469067 Category Engineering - Systems Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 29, 2025 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.

Boeing Global Services (BGS) — Government Training Engineering (GTE) is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Lead Level Product Manager to join the Vertical Lift Cargo team in Hazelwood, Missouri.

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead the design, development, integration, and delivery of advanced pilot and maintainer training devices for iconic platforms like the MH-139 Grey Wolf, CH-47 Chinook, and V-22 Osprey.

You’ll be part of the Vertical Lift Cargo Office of the Chief Engineer, where your work directly shapes the training solutions that keep warfighters ready and safe. This role blends technical leadership, program-level decision making, and hands-on product ownership — a chance to drive innovation across the full product lifecycle and deliver solutions that matter.

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with technical leads, engineering teams, and program management to align vision and execution.
  • Manage product release schedules and coordinate release activities to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Define risk mitigation and opportunity plans; proactively identify and resolve issues.
  • Contribute to Statements of Work (SOW) and cost/schedule estimates to meet customer requirements.
  • Develop and maintain execution plans; track progress and recommend course corrections as needed.
  • Verify product completeness and readiness prior to customer delivery.

Why this role is exciting:

  • Direct influence on training systems for world-class vertical lift platforms.
  • Blend of strategic leadership and hands-on engineering work
  • High visibility within the Office of the Chief Engineer and close collaboration with program stakeholders.
  • Opportunity to solve complex problems and deliver tangible outcomes that support mission readiness.

If you thrive in fast-paced, technically rich environments and are passionate about delivering best-in-class training products, we’d love to hear from you. Apply to join the Vertical Lift Cargo team and lead the next generation of training solutions.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):   

  • Bachelor of science from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering or chemistry or other technical degree.
  • 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role.
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering.
  • Working in a technical capacity with external stakeholders (Suppliers, DoD Customer).
  • Experience developing and tracking program plans/schedules and budgets for technical projects.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance post start.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience as an agile Product Manager, Product Owner or Scrum Master.
  • Experience with vertical lift aircraft platforms, aviation, simulation, and training systems.
  • Experience with agile workflow tools such as VersionOne or JIRA.
  • A collaborative team player with a transformative mindset that takes the initiative, while driving quality and technical excellence.

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. 

General:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

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

Pay Transparency & 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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Lead-Level Summary Pay Range: $119,850 - $162,150


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 12, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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. Secret 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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