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Senior Program Manager - UK E-7 Flight Test

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2025444802 Category Security Clearance Post Date Feb. 24, 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 Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager - UK E-7 Flight Test (Level M) to manage our 3 aircraft through their Flight Test Program and Delivery for the UK E-7 Program. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in test risk management and cross-functional coordination to ensure program success and will report to the UK E-7 Program Director. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in flight testing with a track record of delivering complex programs on schedule and within budget. Initially, this role will be based in Oklahoma City, OK or Tukwila, WA.

This position requires significant travel to the UK, including extended stays at the production site in Birmingham, UK, and the test sites in Boscombe Down, UK and Lossiemouth, Scotland. A long-term expatriate assignment may be required depending on program needs.

Recruitment will begin prior to posting closing.


Key Responsibilities

  • Program Leadership: Oversee the planning and execution of the flight test program, ensuring alignment with technical, schedule, and cost objectives.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Lead collaboration between engineering, test pilots & test team, suppliers, and customers to ensure seamless test execution.
  • International Operations Management: Work closely with teams across multiple locations, including the production site in Birmingham and the flight test site in Lossiemouth.
  • Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues that arise during the test program.
  • Budget & Schedule Oversight: Manage program budget, track financial performance, and drive efficiencies while meeting contractual requirements.
  • Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary interface with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, government agencies, and customers.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Oversee test data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform program decisions and future design improvements.

This position requires an active U.S. 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):

  • 5+ years of experience in program management
  • 5+ years of experience in military aircraft test operations, flight test engineering operations and/or flight test maintenance operations
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • 5+ years of experience in creating and managing technical Risk and Opportunity (RIO) evaluations of cost and schedule impacts
  • Experience in a role that required excellent stakeholder management skills including the ability to communicate with and influence people from varying backgrounds, including members of senior leadership teams
  • Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally 50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to travel extensively to the UK, with potential for an expatriate assignment.
  • A Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • Experience with commercial derivative military flight test programs

Travel:

Role is responsible for managing and overseeing the aircraft through their lifecycle from Birmingham to Boscombe Down to Lossiemouth, Scotland. At least 50% travel will be required.

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 & Pay Transparency:

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 for:

Oklahoma City, OK: $167,450 – $226,550

Tukwila, WA: $192,950 - $261,050

Applications for this position will be accepted until March 11, 2025


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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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