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Project Management Specialist - Sapphire SEIT

Huntsville, Alabama Job ID JR2026508172 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date May 26, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) Digital Engineering is seeking a SEIT (Systems Engineering & Integration Team) Project Management Specialist in Huntsville, AL. BDS Digital Engineering is a mission-driven engineering organization focused on delivering next-generation enterprise digital transformation tool – Sapphire for Boeing commercial and defense programs. This role partners with IT, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and stakeholders to plan, track, and deliver program objectives on schedule, within budget, and to the required technical performance and safety standards. The Project Management Specialist will report to the Sr Manager of the SEIT organization and partner day-to-day with Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, PIO (Program Integration Office) and customer program managers.

Position Responsibilities:  

  • Define program scope, objectives, schedule, budget, and success criteria; maintain program plans and artifacts

  • Drive cross-functional coordination among systems engineering, integration, test, software, hardware, manufacturing, and suppliers

  • Manage program risks and issues; develop mitigation plans and escalate when necessary

  • Track and report program status, milestones, and KPIs to senior leadership and customers

  • Facilitate program-level technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR), integration events, and system-level design. Dev. test and release campaigns

  • Lead change control and configuration management activities in coordination with engineering and systems teams

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and safety requirements and internal processes

  • Mentor and coordinate with project leads, schedule managers, and technical teams to ensure alignment and execution

  • Manage program financials including budgets, forecasts, and variance explanations. - Support customer engagement, program reviews, and contract deliverables

  • Flexible to travel to other Boeing sites once or twice a quarter for reviews and workshops

  • Coordinate SEIT priorities with the team and run the technical and staff meetings

  • Candidate should be able to create WBS and SOW’s for team in collaboration with the leadership

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and customers

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. Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): (please see education and experience for the level below)

  • Bachelors degree.

  • 5+ years of program or project management experience preferably in aerospace, defense, or complex systems engineering environments.

  • 5+ years of experience managing cross-functional technical programs involving hardware and software integration.

  • 5+ years of experience with program planning, scheduling (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent), and risk management.

  • 5+ years excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and customers.

  • 5+ years of proven ability to lead teams, influence without direct authority, and drive decisions in a matrixed organization.

  • 5+ years of experience with systems engineering processes, configuration management, and/or product lifecycle management.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):   

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Systems Engineering, or MBA.

  • Program Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.

  • Experience with integrated product teams and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools.

  • Prior experience with flight systems, avionics, test & integration labs, or safety-critical system development.

  • Familiarity with systems engineering processes, configuration management, and program & product lifecycle management.

  • Experience working with suppliers and managing supplier performance.

Typical Education/Experience:  

Level 4

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).

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.

Conflict of Interest:

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

Relocation:

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

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. 

Pay & Benefits:

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.  

Summary pay range (level 4):  $118,150 - $159,850


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 01, 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. 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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