Project Management Specialist - Sapphire SEIT

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 (BDS) Digital Engineering is seeking a SEIT (Systems Engineering & Integration Team) Project Management Specialist in Huntsville, AL. This role partners with IT, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and stakeholders to plan, track, and deliver program objectives on schedule, within budget, and to the required technical performance and safety standards. The Project Management Specialist will report to the Sr Manager of the SEIT organization and partner day-to-day with Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, PIO (Program Integration Office) and customer program managers. Position Responsibilities Define program scope, objectives, schedule, budget, and success criteria; maintain program plans and artifacts Drive cross-functional coordination among systems engineering, integration, test, software, hardware, manufacturing, and suppliers Manage program risks and issues; develop mitigation plans and elevate when necessary Track and report program status, milestones, and KPIs to senior leadership and customers Facilitate program-level technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR), integration events, and system-level design; develop test and release campaigns Lead change control and configuration management activities in coordination with engineering and systems teams Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and safety requirements and internal processes Mentor and coordinate with project leads, schedule managers, and technical teams to ensure alignment and execution Manage program financials including budgets, forecasts, and variance explanations; support customer engagement, program reviews, and contract deliverables Be flexible to travel to other Boeing sites once or twice a quarter for reviews and workshops Coordinate SEIT priorities with the team and run the technical and staff meetings Prepare WBS and SOWs for the team in collaboration with leadership Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and customers Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree 5+ years of program or project management experience preferably in aerospace, defense, or complex systems engineering environments 5+ years of experience managing cross-functional technical programs involving hardware and software integration 5+ years of experience with program planning, scheduling (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent), and risk management 5+ years of excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and customers 5+ years of proven ability to lead teams, influence without direct authority, and drive decisions in a matrixed organization 5+ years of experience with systems engineering processes, configuration management, and/or product lifecycle management Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Systems Engineering, or MBA Program Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification Experience with integrated product teams and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools Prior experience with flight systems, avionics, test & integration labs, or safety‑critical system development Familiarity with systems engineering processes, configuration management, and program & product lifecycle management Experience working with suppliers and managing supplier performance Pay & Benefits Pay range (level 4): $118,150 - $159,850 The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. 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: Employees enrolled in U.S. 401(k) can 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. 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. Security Clearance & Export Control 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. The position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements; a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. Work Schedule This position is for 1st shift and is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Boeing Company