Senior Program Management - International Apache Program (Level 4 or 5)

Job Description
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 & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Management Specialist (Level 4 or 5) to join the International Apache Program located in Mesa, AZ.
This position will support international customer campaigns from proposal phase through to contract award and transition to execution. This individual will be leading international Production Programs through contract negotiations and award to execute the delivery of the Apache Aircraft.
Responsibilities include working directly with internal stakeholders and external USG/International customers defining customer requirements for proposals and understanding contract requirements for Program Execution. Additional job duties include overseeing current Apache contracts as part of the Program Management Office.
Position Responsibilities:

• Directs all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion to include responsibilities for cross-functional teams across multiple organizations. Oversight and management responsibility (including performance management and reporting) for projects in support of organizational goals and objectives.
• Identifies risk and opportunity potential, develops mitigation planning and refines the business case. Manages RIO for Campaigns and Production Programs.
• Facilitates and ensures integration of project/program plan, schedules, change and baseline management, processes, techniques considered to be best practice across the industry.
• Leads, develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains integrated plans and schedules for complex projects, programs and change driven activities in accordance with project management industry standards. Develops solutions to complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation. Special opportunity to manage Obsolescence projects.
• Leads studies/analysis (trend, variance, impact), reports, risk assessments and planning efforts to determine impacts, constraints involving product development, production rates, process improvement, and program initiatives. Provides in-depth analysis of projects culminating with lessons learned and historical reports for incorporation into future project plans.
• Acts as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives to include coordination with contracts on contracting actions, supply chain on parts demands and fulfillment, and operations interface for aircraft production through to aircraft deliveries to customers.
• Coordinates commitments with internal and external stakeholders to fulfill strategies and contractual requirements.
• Focus on Financials (i.e., Estimate at Completions (EACs) and Company Funds Requests), and program cost and schedule performance.
• Provide PMO support to operations as required during aircraft production phase and can include attendance in daily early-morning, in-person, manufacturing tier meetings.
• Provide project and program status in the form of briefings, white papers and presentations at executive and customer meetings and reviews.
• Create reports, metrics, change activity, communicates, and updates plan regularly throughout lifecycle of program or project.
• Works to improve project management processes and business systems and implements best practices that support project decision makers.
• Ensures that all project control systems within the scope of the project are in place and integrates project data for decision makers.
• Mentor others in Project Management and functional areas on best practices and program execution to assist employee development and program support.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or higher.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications such as SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
• 5+ years' experience communicating with internal and external customers.
• 5+ years' experience managing projects and utilizing standard project management. tools/methodologies to include developing project plans, use of performance. management, and managing issues and risks.
• 5+ years' experience with government proposals and contracts.
• Experience leading and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives.
• Experience interfacing with and presenting to Senior and/or executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience identifying and documenting Risks, Issues, and Opportunities (RIO).
• Knowledge of Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) or equivalent.
• Experience with Apache manufacturing and engineering along with technical knowledge of the Apache helicopter.
• Demonstrated critical-business and financial acumen.
• 5+ years of experience in a production-related discipline such as Manufacturing, Quality, Production Engineering, Supplier Management, and/or Supplier Quality.

Typical Education & Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Travel:
Position may require 10% travel both domestic and internationally.
Shift:
This position is for 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 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 for Level 4: $118,150 - $159,850
Summary pay range for Level 5: $146,200 - $197,800
Applications for this position will be accepted through March 5th 2026
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 06, 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
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.