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Senior SLS Program Manager IPT Leader

New Orleans, Louisiana; John F Kennedy Space Center, Florida Job ID JR2025458787 Category Program Management Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 09, 2025
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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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager (LevelM) IPT Leader to join NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Program in either New Orleans, Louisiana or Kennedy Space Center, Florida.

NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) is key to returning the United States to the Moon and sending the first astronauts on to Mars.

This position is responsible for overall execution of development, qualification, and production activities for the SLS Core Stage elements.  The position reports to the SLS Block 1 / Core Stage Program Director.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages a multi-disciplinary Integrated Product Team (IPT)
  • Develops and maintains program baselines (technical, cost, schedule, requirements, configuration, etc.)
  • Utilizes EVM to manage program performance, review and approve variances, and ensure accurate EAC
  • Characterizes and manages risks, issues, and opportunities with executable and relevant mitigation plans, and accurate financial impacts
  • Establishes IPT organizational structure and operating rhythm to maximize resource utilization and program performance
  • Implements program processes, and seeks out process improvements to eliminate waste and drive execution
  • Defines metrics to manage IPT performance, identify program risk, and prioritize resource allocation
  • Reports status to program and executive leadership, both internal and with customer
  • Supports proposal development (tech volume, BOEs, schedule, resources, GR&A), and negotiations
  • Supports major subcontractor component/part development and delivery to supports production activities
  • Defines staffing plans; participate in hiring, performance management, and career development
  • Maintains a high performing workforce with a positive culture driven by Boeing values

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 is for 1st shift.

This position requires the ability to obtain a clearance for access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • More than 5 years of experience in a leadership role (i.e., manager, project manager, team lead, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Engineering Management
  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Experience implementing Program Management Best Practices (PMBP)
  • Experience implementing Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
  • Experience implementing Lean+/10X

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

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.

This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

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: $180,200 - $243,800

Applications for this position will be accepted through June 17, 2025.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 18, 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.

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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