Experienced R&T Portfolio Specialist Hot

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 Research & Technology–Europe (BRTE) is seeking an Experienced R & T Portfolio Specialist to support the seamless execution and integration of BRTE’s research portfolio within Boeing’s global research organization. This role is critical in ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining rigorous program management controls, and fostering effective communication across teams. The ideal candidate will play a key role in coordinating with the technical managers to avoid budget overruns and secure timely project delivery, thereby contributing to the continuity of program management execution and supporting ongoing business-critical activities. This position requires both analytical capabilities and interpersonal skills to engage successfully with a variety of stakeholders across the organization.

Hiring details:

• This requisition is for a locally hired position in Madrid. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

• This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

Position Responsibilities

Program Management – Cost & Time Control

• Ensure proper and timely budget allocation for projects, monitoring and controlling program budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.

• Support technical managers in managing financial forecasts, actuals, and variance analysis.

• Provide timely and accurate reporting on program cost and timeline performance.

Program Management – Scope & Quality Control

• Support the definition and tracking of project scope and deliverables, ensuring adherence to program objectives, milestones, and quality standards.

• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with internal procedures.

• Coordinate quality reviews and post-project evaluations.

Technology Integrator Activities

• Contribute to the integration of technology portfolios and collaboration tools.

• Support alignment of technical content across functions.

• Facilitate interactions between engineering teams and business operations for cross-functional consistency.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), mathematics, data science, or computer science

• Strong proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Python).

• Solid understanding of project lifecycle, budget management, and timeline tracking.

• Effective communicator with a proactive approach to solving problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).

• Experience in developing or supporting cloud-based and on-premises tools (e.g. Azure Dev Ops) or websites.

• Background in aerospace, R & D, or technology integration environments.

• Knowledge of quality and continuous improvement systems.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data and translate it into meaningful insights.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse teams.

• Collaboration: Experience working in matrixed, international environments.

• Adaptability: Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting.

• Strong Communicator: Contribute to information sharing across geographies

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 30, 2025

Education

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (Spain)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.