Harpoon Coastal Defense System Missile Program Manager Featured

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeing a Senior Program Manager supporting Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems for the Cruise Missile Systems (CMS) team in Saint Charles, MO. This is exciting opportunity to work within the Weapons portfolio within Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI & WS).

The selected candidate will have oversight and management responsibility for the Harpoon Coastal Defense System Missile program. The selected candidate will be responsible for the execution to complete missile development and the production program as well as helping to shape future requirements working with US Navy. Candidate will also manage relationships with suppliers, peer functions and international customer. Skills required for this position include an understanding of project management and ability to manage specific efforts throughout the lifecycle including acquisition, development, production and sustainment. In addition, candidate should be able to demonstrate ability to work across functions and have strong communication, leadership and problem solving skills.

Position Responsibilities:  

• Lead all program management activities to ensure program requirements are established and are fully integrated
• Establishes and communicates objectives and goals to ensure common direction and delivery of high quality products and services on-time
• Provides technical, cost and schedule performance oversight, including technical management of suppliers
• Establishes and uses Program Management Best Practices to manage budgets, maintain schedule, identify and mitigate risks and issues, and develop program goals
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers and partners
• Works with the Capabilities and Functional Organizations to: define and obtain required staffing, identify, track and communicate issues and actions, seek team input to promote rapid resolution to issues, coach and provide feedback/reward on performance indicators
• Drive completion of critical path tasks, partner with functions to solve issues with customers and suppliers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years’ experience in Project or Program Management
• 3+ years’ experience leading cross functional teams
• 3 + years’ experience working with internal and external customers and suppliers
• Experience with development programs
• Strong communication skills and experience in interacting with executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• More than 3 years’ experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, and able to multi-task and manage expectations

• Experience working in a Missiles and Weapons environment

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:

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: $157,250– $212,750

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 03, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.