Mid-Level Software Program Management Manager – B-52H

Mid-Level Software Program Management Manager – B-52H

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) is currently looking to hire a B-52H Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader (L-Level) to join the Bombers Mods and Upgrades team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, which provides engineering support services for the B-52H aircraft fleet. 

This position will report to the B-52H Senior Program Manager in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  We are seeking a multifaceted individual with a collaborative mindset and strategic vision to model the culture of BDS, while being deeply committed to our Air Force B-52 customer.

In this role you will be responsible for establishing and leading a collaborative multi-disciplined functional team to ensure successful execution of our software engineering activities for our Air Force customer.  The B-52H Software IPT is accountable to the B-52H Senior Program Manager and is composed of members from the relevant functional disciplines including, but not limited to, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Supplier Management, and Product Support. In this role you will have assigned authority to allocate appropriate budget to lead these activities.

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:

• Utilize Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) to help develop B-52H Software execution strategies effectively, efficiently, with technical surety, and the highest quality achievable in order to maintain a high customer trust environment

• Discover new opportunities and solutions for problems and/or processes by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking to improve performance and synergy across functions and capabilities
• Identification and management of Risks, Issues, and Opportunities (RIO)
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and peers
• Ensure proper coordination, tracking, and status are provided for preparation and on-time delivery of all official Boeing responses and deliverables
• Lead the management of all software program budgets

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 an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in roles which required strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to confidently perform and communicate across multiple engineering, logistics, and product support functions/roles
• Experience working with B-1, B-52 or a military commercial derivative aircraft platform
• 5+ years of experience leading projects and/or teams
• 5+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• 5+ years of experience with the RIO (Risks, Issues and Opportunities) processes and tools
• Experience analyzing and applying metrics to enable key business decisions and process improvement

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Experience with B-52 aircraft
• Experience navigating the Enterprise Standard Gated Process (EGSP)
• Experience working directly with customers, with a focus on military customers
• Understanding and application of RIO management along with use of the Boeing Opportunity Risk and Issue System (BORIS) tool
• Experience working with support functions such as Engineering, Supplier Management, Finance, Integrated Scheduling, and Contracts
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate data in senior leadership briefings
• Basic Earned Value Management (EVM) training and awareness
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products and other Boeing tools including Interactive Reporting Environment (IRE), Configuration Management Professional (CMPRO), Multiple Applications for Technical Resource and Information Xchange (MATRIX), Common Automated Procurement Request System (CAPRS), and Customer and Supplier Data Transmittal (CSDT)
• PMP Certification

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel: Willing to work travel domestically up to 10% of the time

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 May 26, 2026

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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. 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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