Harpoon Launch Systems Program Manager

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Harpoon Launch Systems Program Manager (Level K) to join the Harpoon Coastal Defense System (HCDS) Program Management team in Saint Charles, MO
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This position will provide the leadership for the Launch Systems program team responsible for completing production programs and will have broad leadership authority and RAA to perform Program Manager (PM) responsibilities. The program manager has overall responsibility for technical, cost and schedule performance to plan. Skills required for this position include an understanding of and ability to manage a production program and launch systems deliveries, and strong customer and supplier engagement.

This leadership role supports a critical program for the US Navy.

• Develop and manage project plans and deliverables, direct all project phases and act as primary contact to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate across Boeing functions (finance, contracts, quality, engineering, supply chain) to obtain the necessary resources to support program execution.
• Support Program Management Reviews with customers.
• Work with the program team to identify and mitigate program risks (Boeing and suppliers) and develop program opportunities.
• Develop a strategy for follow‑on efforts with a wide range of customers.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite rles, MO.

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).

• 5+ years performing in a leadership role
• Experience leading projects that require integration across business units and/or multiple functions
• Experience managing/supporting suppliers (i.e. analyzing cost and schedule, managing baselines)
• Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience in preparing and presenting executive level briefings

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Experience working with external customers and the various internal functions such as engineering, supplier management, finance, contracts, production operations and quality
• Experience in senior level customer interaction and engagement, defining customer strategies and developing capability roadmaps through a thorough understanding of funding and acquisition requirements and fielding needs.
• Experience in program management best practices (PMBP)

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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

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…