Lead Project Management Specialist

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 Lead Project Management Specialist to support the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) program in Huntsville, AL.
We're looking for skilled professionals who are passionate about precision and innovation to support Boeing's Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seeker program - an integral part of the world's most advanced air defense system.
Position Responsibilities:

• Provides program management leadership in support of program managers, business, and engineering functions
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals
• Establishes program operating rhythm, organizational construct, processes, and command media
• Acquires resources for projects and processes and leads process improvements
• Responsible for effective performance metrics to track employee performance and program level progress in technical, cost, and schedule requirements
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Support business growth ensuring proposals and program plans are fully integrated and resourced to execute successfully
• Establishes Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) program goals and establishes a PMBP improvement plan
• Ensures assigned individuals are executing the identified and assigned tasks and providing appropriate tracking and reporting per plan

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 5+ years' experience leadership, management and employee development
• 3+ years' experience in Quality, RCCAs, Nonconformance management, Auditing, and Operations/manufacturing processes
• Experience with RIO (Risk, Issues, and Opportunities) in project planning
• Experience preparing executive-level briefings
• Experience working with MS Office Suite, such as Word, Excel, and MS Project

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience in applying Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology and analysis
• Experience supporting the PAC-3 program

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Work Location:
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Travel:
Position may require travel up to 10% 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.
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: USD $118,150 - $159,850
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 13, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
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.