Senior Program Manager
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Phantom Works has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager to join our dynamic team in Berkeley, MO or Arlington, VA
This position will provide high-level executive support to the Vice President of Phantom Works Tech Base. This role serves as a key coordinator for leadership communications, meeting preparation, strategic planning, action tracking, and cross-functional alignment. The selected candidate will help manage priorities, monitor milestones and risks, prepare executive materials and status updates, and maintain effective office operations while handling sensitive information with discretion.
Position Responsibilities:
Provides direct executive support to the Phantom Works Tech Base Vice President
Coordinates and oversees meeting logistics, agendas, briefing materials, and follow-up actions
Oversight and execution of drafting, editing, formatting, and distributing correspondence, reports, presentations, and executive communications
Tracks commitments, deadlines, deliverables, and action items on behalf of the Vice President.
Supports and coordinate strategic planning initiatives, special projects, and leadership-directed activities.
Monitors project milestones, risks, decisions, and issue resolution.
Prepares status updates, dashboards, and summary materials for leadership review.
Facilitates communication and alignment across cross-functional stakeholders.
Maintains efficient executive office processes, records, and administrative systems.
Handles confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion.
Supports office operations including approvals, documentation, procurement requests, and administrative follow-up as needed.
Anticipates executive needs and proactively resolve scheduling, communication, and coordination issues.
Manages employee(s) performing business management activities in the area of Program Management for the Tech Base.
Represents the Vice President’s office with professionalism, sound judgment, and tact
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelors degree or higher
5+ years’ experience managing or leading people or teams
5+ years’ experience supporting senior level executives
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience with and are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience and/or the ability to work with sensitive information, safeguarding confidential information
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, program management, or a related technical discipline
Experience in advanced technologies and/or advanced systems
Experience supporting executive leadership in aerospace, defense, engineering, or technology environments
Experience in a matrixed organization with cross-functional stakeholder coordination
Experience with project management tools, reporting, and process improvement practices
Experience supporting senior leader meetings, briefings, and executive presentations
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Work Location:
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Travel:
Position may require travel up to 50% of the time.
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.
pay range: USD $146,200 - $211,600
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:
1. Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
2. Student Loan MatchThe 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.
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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