Mid-Level Project Management Specialist (Aerospace)

Location: Wichita, Kansas, United States. Onsite, union-represented position. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access.

Salary: $76,150–$116,800 per year, based on experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Company

Spirit Defense is the defense business unit of hirify.global, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company and an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace.

What you will do

• Oversee project operations and coordinate between program management, planning, project teams, and Operations leadership.
• Review project status and budgets, manage schedules, and prepare status reports.
• Assess production issues and develop resolutions supporting productivity, quality, and customer objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and lead intervention and problem-solving with project managers, line managers, customers, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate multiple projects and portfolios while supporting team training, mentoring, and development.
• Build cross-functional partnerships and influence teams to achieve project goals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.
• Ability to balance multiple projects, including coordination, status tracking, and performance against plan.
• Skills in risk assessment and mitigation, business acumen, influencing, interpersonal relationships, and communication.
• Successful candidates must be able to secure program access approval.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Nice to have

• Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
• PMP or other PMI certification.
• Project management and tracking experience within a larger portfolio.
• Smartsheet familiarity and experience creating executive-level presentations.
• Experience developing schedules, integrating large multi-year and near-term projects, and coordinating with Finance to track plans.
• Technical background for cross-functional collaboration and experience leading multiple teams through influence.
• SAP, MES, and Root Cause Analysis experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments, lean processing, and industrial engineering concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Union-represented position and drug-free workplace; post-offer applicants and employees may be subject to testing when policy criteria are met.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees joining the Kansas team may qualify for a $5,000 Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.
• Specific benefits and options vary by geographic location, date of hire, eligibility, and collective bargaining agreement.