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Mid-Level Program Manager

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2025476859 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Oct. 21, 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 & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Level Program Manager (Level L) to join our dynamic team in Tukwila, Washington State.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager of multiple subsystems including the Flight Deck Avionics and Mission Computing Hardware on the USAF E-7A Mission Systems team. The E-7A program is a critical program for Boeing delivering differentiating capability to the warfighter with significant growth potential.

The Flight Deck Avionics subsystem is a subsystem of the E-7A Mission System responsible for the procurement, integration, qualification and certification of the defense application within the flight deck. The Mission Computing Hardware subsystem is responsible for the procurement, integration, qualification and certification of the computing system. This manager will be responsible for leading the total program execution for these systems while building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages employees and first-level managers performing business management activities in the area of Program Management
  • Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives
  • Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
  • Establishes Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) program goals and establishes a PMBP improvement plan
  • Manages, develops and motivates employees and first-level managers
  • Ownership of subsystem team execution, first time quality and delivery of these Mission Systems products through develop, build, and test phases of the program
  • Leads team to execute contracted efforts within cost and schedule
  • Develops proposals for follow-on efforts
  • Integrates team efforts within Mission Systems and across program
  • Provides resource requirements to functions and partners with the functional leadership to obtain resources for program activities, provide technical subcontract management of suppliers and leads process improvements
  • Develops and maintains working relationships with external stakeholders such as USAF and key suppliers
  • Implements Program Management Best Practices (PMBP)
  • Leads, develops and motivates employees and managers

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • More than 3 years of experience in a leadership role (i.e., manager, project manager, team lead, etc.)
  • Experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives
  • Experience with strong business acumen and relationship skills needed to build partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and peers

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • More than 3 years of experience with project management and the ability to self-manage projects
  • More than 5 years of experience working in an engineering discipline
  • Demonstrated experience as a Program Manager leading a program

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience, 13 years' related work experience, etc.)

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.

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: $168,300 - $227,700

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 29, 2025.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 30, 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 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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