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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager - Proprietary Program (Level M) to join the Rapid Space Capabilities Program Management team in Albuquerque, NM!
The Senior Manager will ensure safe, reliable, and mission-focused optical test, operations, and evaluation activities supporting government and commercial customers. This role combines program management, technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and facility stewardship.
Position Responsibilities Include:
- 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
- Develop and maintain 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
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
- This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
- Bachelor degree or higher or equivalent experience
- 10+ years performing in a leadership role
- 5+ years of experience leading projects that require integration across business units and/or multiple functions
- 5+ years of experience working with Earn Value Management (EVM)
- Experience preparing and presenting executive level briefings
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Master's Degree or higher
- Directly participates in establishing, managing and administering multiple projects concurrently
- Experience in developing and managing technical, cost, and schedule metrics and technical performance measures (TPM)
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
Travel:
Some travel will be required up to 25% of the time, domestically.
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: $204,000 -$276,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 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
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
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
- Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain program access
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent experience
- 10 or more years performing in a leadership role
- 5 or more years leading projects requiring integration across business units or multiple functions
- 5 or more years of experience with Earned Value Management
- Experience preparing and presenting executive-level briefings
- Master’s degree or higher
- Experience establishing, managing, and administering multiple concurrent projects
- Experience developing and managing technical, cost, and schedule metrics and technical performance measures
Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and mental‑health resources, with virtual care and HSA options in some plans. Descriptions also point to affordability features and access to specialized support programs.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, fertility benefits, and backup child and elder care resources. Coaching and related programs are available to help navigate family transitions.
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