Experienced Program Manager

Experienced Program Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  This role will report to the Tactical Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Program Director, and will have full authority for program execution of the Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) program for the U.S. Space Force.

PTES is a state-of-the-art integrated ground segment of the overall Protected Anti-jam Tactical SATCOM mission area for the Department of Defense.  It will provide beyond line-of-site satellite-based anti-jam high data rate communications to US and Allied partners for tactical missions. PTES provides the mission management, key management, and modem capability to enable Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) communication over Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites initially, with evolution to usage over Protected Tactical SATCOM (PTS) satellites and Commercial satellites in the future. PTES is a NDAA Section 804 program, which is a fast-paced rapid prototype program utilizing Agile software development and Agile program management.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports to achieve results.
• Responsible for cost, schedule, technical, and risk management of the Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) program, and world-wide delivery of an advanced military satellite communications ground system to the U.S. Space Force.
• The scope of work is cost-type development project leading a diverse team of 150+ equivalent personnel and management of program key external suppliers
• Managing work at multiple locations across the US, including California, Colorado, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
• Leading Agile teams aligned to Integrated Master Schedule program milestones with a DevSecOps tempo to deliver mission-ready capability through Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CICD)
• Working with the government customer to execute scope and cost to schedule and establish goals for each Program Increment, managing Backlog to achieve Mission Thread goals
• Ensuring program meets all Cybersecurity requirements

This position is considered 100% on site. The candidate will have to work at the listed location or at the location of suppliers. There will be somewhat frequent travel to El Segundo as well.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active, SCI eligible)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 10 years experience in program management or large-scale projects
• Experience in a leadership role, leading teams or projects to successful completion
• Experience in working with software development processes including system development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile software development, SCRUM, Waterfall and continuous integration for software development in a program management capacity
• Experience presenting to executive level leadership

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• A current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), is preferred
• Experience with satellite command and control (C2) ground systems
• Experience in the implementation and use of Cloud-based systems
• Experience in the implementation and use of DevSecOps
• Experience in the implementation and use of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience working with U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) on modem certification
• Experience working with the National Security Agency (NSA) on cryptographic certification
• Clear and concise written and oral communication of complex subjects to Boeing Executive leadership and at all levels of customer engagement.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Conflict of interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic Relocation will be offered to internal candidates.

Travel: Some travel may be required up to 25%

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.

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

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Top 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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