Principal Program Manager (Disruptive Computing & Networks)

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is seeking a ​Principal Program Manager (Disruptive Computing & Networks) at the highest level (Senior Subject Matter Expert Level 6) with expertise in supplier management to join our team in El Segundo, CA or Huntington Beach, CA to support our Disruptive Computing & Networks organization.

We are Disruptive Computing & Networks (DC&N): An organization aimed at developing critical new technologies that will enable Future Advanced Sensors and Resilient Networks. Boeing is currently working multiple technology developments and is expanding our scope in this rapidly growing market. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and bold innovators; Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future! #TheFutureIsBuiltHere #ChangeTheWorld 

As a Program Manager, you will be a part of an outstanding, collaborative team working to manage and oversee our product development and supplier management relationships to ensure the continued progress and success of our innovative technology initiatives. A successful candidate to this position is someone that is considered a subject matter expert and senior advisor in the area of program management as related to technical execution and supplier management. You are an individual with exceptional wisdom, a proven track record of excellent results, and considered a highly respected and desired authority within the program management field to take-on and successfully manage complex program and supplier management issues within our organization. You will utilize your past experience and knowledge to drive program and supplier milestones to completion, while offering insight, coaching and mentorship to other team members.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conducts oversight and management of strategies, performance and development of the largest scaled products and services in the organization.

• Manages complex technical, business, product delivery, quality and in-service aspects of supplier/subcontractor relationships and performance.

• Establishes technical and business guidance to meet financial, delivery and product conformity targets.

• Develops and leads company procurement and contractual strategies for key suppliers and programs.

• Identifies key program level horizontal and vertical integration interfaces between major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers.

• Identifies and manages all aspects of supplier statement of work, RAA, contractual commitments and performance to support company procurement strategies and contractual compliance and establishes operating plan.

• Uncovers and resolves issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs. 

• Directs the development of program recovery acceleration plans, changes and corrective actions.

• Establishes and communicates objectives and goals to ensure common direction.

• Develops and establishes new initiatives and processes for the continual improvement of Boeing’s Program Management Best Practices.

• Mentors and coaches junior and senior level program and project managers for career development and success.

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. 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)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's, Master's or a PhD degree. (A technical degree is defined as any four-year degree, or greater, in a mathematics, scientific or information technology field of study)

• 7+ years of experience working in Supply Chain Management, Finance or Program Management

• 7+ years of experience working with Supplier Management, Supply Chain, and/or Procurement practices and processes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

•  7+ years of experience in program management within supplier management

• 10+ years of experience creating, interpreting and/or enforcing technical requirements

• 10+ years of experience in negotiating contracts or managing supplier performance

• 10+ years of experience in root cause analysis and Corrective action

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

• 10+ years of experience on an Integrated Product Team (IPT)

Typical Education/Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+15 years' related work experience, Master+18 years' related work experience, 24 years' related work experience, etc.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st 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: $192,000 – $261,000

BRT_MSA

Export Control Requirements: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time