Program Manager, Integrated Fires Protection Capability

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Huntsville, AL, USA
In-Office
204K-276K Annually
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Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Leads execution and performance of Boeing’s Integrated Fires Protection Capability program, including design maturation, demonstrations, and follow-on production capture. Manages employees and mid-level managers, organizational planning, resource acquisition, supplier technical management, stakeholder relationships, technical approaches, process improvements, and employee development. Requires extensive Department of Defense weapon-program, management, RIO, and Earned Value Management experience.
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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 has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager, Integrated Fires Protection Capability to join our dynamic team in Huntsville, AL.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Overall responsibility for execution and performance of the IFPC Program; includes Phase 2 program scope for design maturation and demonstration as well as competitive capture of follow-on phases for Production.
  • Manages employees and mid-level managers performing business management activities in the area of Program Management.
  • Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives.
  • Acquires resources for organizational 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.
  • Manages, develops and motivates employees and mid-level managers.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Huntsville, AL site. Location of follow-on production contracts may be at a site other than Huntsville, AL.
This position requires an active 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):
  • 10+ years of experience in a role requiring project / program management skills to ensure cost, schedule and technical baseline requirements are met
  • 5+ years of experience on a Department of Defense weapon program.
  • 5+ years of experience in a management role working with both direct reports and business unit leaders
  • 5+ years of experience with RIO (Risks, Issues and Opportunities) processes and tools
  • 5+ years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):
  • 10+ years of experience on a Department of Defense weapon program.
  • Weapon system development and competitive capture
  • Interceptor development and fielding
  • Bachelor's or higher in Engineering
  • Experience working in a cross functional environment
  • Experience with developing and delivering presentations to Senior Leaders
  • Experience leading agile development teams
  • Experience writing proposals, Request for Information (RFIs) and/or Request for Proposal (RFPs)

Conflict of interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Basic relocation will be offered to internal candidates.
Travel: Some travel may be required up to 10% of the time
Shift: 1st Shift
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.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting Student Loan Match: The
Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
Summary pay range:
204,000 - 276,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 18, 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
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.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience in a role requiring project or program management skills to meet cost, schedule, and technical baseline requirements
  • 5+ years of experience on a Department of Defense weapon program
  • 5+ years of management experience working with direct reports and business unit leaders
  • 5+ years of experience with Risks, Issues and Opportunities processes and tools
  • 5+ years of experience with Earned Value Management
  • 10+ years of experience on a Department of Defense weapon program
  • Experience with weapon system development and competitive capture
  • Experience with interceptor development and fielding
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering
  • Experience working in a cross-functional environment
  • Experience developing and delivering presentations to senior leaders
  • Experience leading agile development teams
  • Experience writing proposals, Requests for Information, or Requests for Proposal
  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship

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  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program is described as highly competitive, with immediate eligibility for many roles and a student‑loan match feature that counts qualified payments toward the company match. Plan documents and recent amendments signal active maintenance and reliability of the program.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision options are complemented by specialty offerings like AccessHope cancer support, Hinge Health for musculoskeletal care, and on‑demand virtual primary care for those enrolled in Boeing plans. Mental health access via Spring Health includes no‑cost counseling and coaching sessions with first‑day eligibility for many benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at full pay, adoption assistance, surrogacy support, and backup child and elder care underscore a robust family‑oriented design. Policies indicate many benefits start quickly after hire, improving practical access for new parents.

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