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Senior Production Program Manager Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an experienced Senior Production Program Manager (M level Manager) to support and oversee the United States Air Force (USAF) E-7 Rapid Prototype production activities in the Puget Sound, along with future production planning activities. The role is based in Tukwila, WA. The E-7 is a military variant of the Boeing 737 commercial derivative, designed for advanced surveillance and reconnaissance missions. This role is situated within the Mobility Surveillance and Bombers division and requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in manufacturing and production environments. The successful candidate will report to the Boeing E-7 Production Program Director and will play a key role in ensuring that production processes meet established cost, schedule, and quality targets. This position is critical for the success of the E-7 program and offers an exciting opportunity to lead in a dynamic and impactful environment. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this challenge, we encourage you to apply. Position Responsibilities: Production Program Management: Lead all Puget Sound E7 USAF production and modification activities in the Puget Sound, and reach back support for the modification ongoing in the UK, ensuring alignment with production performance goals. Lead modification deployment activities for five additional production aircraft upon contract award in Q1. New Business: Develop and execute E7 production strategy and production proposal activities, in alignment with new business initiatives. Performance Monitoring: Monitor and manage production performance to ensure it meets cost and schedule targets, implementing corrective actions as necessary. Risk Management: Lead risk, issue, and opportunity management for E7 production and modification programs, proactively identifying and mitigating potential challenges. Customer Engagement: Support and lead USAF E7 customer engagements, providing updates on program status and addressing any concerns. Operational Excellence: Drive operational excellence across all program facets, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide leadership to ensure collaboration across operations, production engineering, quality, materials management, industrial engineering, and other functional stakeholders. DMS Management: Oversee the management of the DMS (Data Management System) to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of production and modification activities. Leadership: Act as senior production PM and primary point of contact on site in Tukwila, WA for the E-7 program. Position involves engagement with the E-7 leadership team. 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 Skill/Experience): 5+ years of experience leading or managing projects that involved cross-functional or cross-business unit teams Familiar with Manufacturing Engineering in A/C Mod or production environments The ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment Effective communication, organizational and team oriented skills 3+ years of experience in project management and the ability to work on several projects simultaneously Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain/Material Management, Quality, Supplier Management, Environmental Health and Safety or Information Technology 3+ years of experience in the production, modification, and/or conversion of airplanes A Bachelor's degree or higher Travel: Some travel may be required. Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 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. Work Shift: This position will be for first shift. 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. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. 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: $218,450 – $295.550 Applications for this position will be accepted until March 17, 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. 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