Senior Program Manager – AWACS Ground & Mission Systems IPT

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), Mobility Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager/Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader (Level L) to join our dynamic team in Oklahoma City, OK supporting the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) portfolio. 

We are currently developing upgrades and modifications for the USAF, NATO, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, in addition to providing engineering support for the world-wide fleet. The IPT leader will be responsible for delivering an integrated product to the respective programs. It will require close coordination with our engineering capability leaders and will manage our control account managers (CAMs). The successful candidate will be detailed oriented, biased towards action and proactive in problem solving and coordination.

Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees and managers performing business management activities in the area of Program Management.
• Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives working with our Engineering
• Manages and drives performance with the Cost Account managers (CAMs)
• Acquires resources for organizational activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees and mid-level managers.

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 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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects, transactions, or initiatives
• 3+ years of experience in program management of technical programs for aerospace or other engineering business areas
• 3+ years of experience in a management role working with both direct reports and business unit leaders
• 3+ years of experience with RIO (Risks, Issues and Opportunities) processes and tools
• 3+ years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience managing risks, cost performance and schedule performance
• 3+ years of experience with Program Management Best Practices (PMBP)
• 3+ years of experience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders (i.e. business partner, customer, Finance, suppliers) in planning and executing projects
• 5+ years of experience in program management of technical programs for aerospace or other engineering business areas
• Active Secret is preferred

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel: Willing and able to travel 10-20% of the time, both internationally and domestically.

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. 

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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.

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. 

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for $156,400 - $211,600

Applications for this position will be accepted until June 28, 2026

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 29, 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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

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.

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.