Head of State Support Programs Manager

Head of State Support Programs Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Head of State Support Programs Manager (Level K) to join the International Government Head of State Program Management team in Oklahoma City, OK!

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 that develop projects and program plans at all levels across functional areas and executes all project phases to achieve objectives within scope, time, quality, and constraints from initiation to post completion
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals
• Establishes, maintains, and manages program baselines
• Develop organization, operating rhythm, and management structure focused on stability and execution
• Acquires resources for projects and processes and leads process improvement initiatives
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provides oversight and approval of strategic and tactical program approaches, products and processes
• Manages, develops and motivates employees
• Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Responsible to establish and maintain communications with internal (cross functional / cross business) personnel and external (customer / supplier) representatives concerning operations, scheduling or specific phases of projects or contracts.
• Manages team to perform proactive obsolescence management, forecast / coordinate fleet upgrades and maintenance activities, customer logistics support, training, service bulletin / airworthiness directive application, and proposal activity
• Manage third-party Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities in support of fleet upgrades and maintenance
• Interface with international customers and on-site global field service teams to support critical no-fail missions for customers
• Manages team that supports logistics for spares, repairs, and exchanges

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):

• 5+ years of experience in team or project leadership
• 5+ years of experience in operating International or US military programs
• 5+ years of experience with Supplier/Contracts/Program Management practices and processes
• 5+ years of experience managing risks, cost performance and schedule performance
• 5+ years of experience in project management including interfacing with suppliers, partners, and customers

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience with Program Management, including scheduling and Cost Account Manager (CAM) Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience supporting aircraft production, development, and/or support program(s)
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Travel: Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time both domestically and internationally

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 $109,650 - $148,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until March 27, 2026

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

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 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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