Project Specialist Jobs in Kansas

INTRODUCTION

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

This role is with the research and Technology department at Boeing. Overseeing on wide range of projects from AI, Robotics, new materials, and other technology. Work will center around maintaining project health, financial alignment, and process scalability across a large portfolio.

• Managing 50+ multi-year projects simultaneously to ensure the projects/teams are hitting PMO, KPI and project target.
• Help guide projects teams to ensure clarity in the project, schedules, and BOE.
• Performing change request reviews to review scope changes in the projects.
• Launch new projects and ensure the completed projects have everything documented.
• Planning elements in support of the program-integrated schedule.
• Ability to integrate large multi-year projects and small near-term projects.
• Development, integration and utilization of standards and best practices (process and tool) in PMO that the projects will follow.
• Ensure the data is clean and leadership reports are prepared.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem-solving with stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a rapid-paced team environment is essential, along with being able to work independently.
• Ability to create and present in-depth presentations to executive-level management.
• Business Acumen, Managing with Influence, Interpersonal relationships and communication.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent experience.
• Smartsheet Experience.
• PMP or other PMI Certification.
• Individual project management and tracking as part of a larger portfolio.
• Ability to create and present in-depth presentations to executive level management.
• Schedule development by project appropriate to project scope.
• Technical background to be able to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to integrate large multi-year projects and small near-term projects.
• Business acumen to quantify implications of projects and the ability to coordinate with Finance on tracking to plan.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with executive leaders.
• Ability to manage with influence and provide leadership throughout multiple teams simultaneously.
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously (coordination, status and performance to plan).
• Cross-functional coordination and leadership to achieve project goals.
• SAP, ERP, MRP, and EXRP experience.
• Risk assessment and mitigation. Demonstrated ability to foster business partnerships with internal customers.
• Preferred knowledge of manufacturing environment, lean processing, and industrial engineering concepts.

UNION:

This is a union-represented position.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

We are 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.

PAY & BENEFITS

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.

We also provide 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.

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

Summary Pay Range: $76,150 - $116,800

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.