Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead

Job Description
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead to join the Space Parts & Production Readiness Team in El Segundo, CA.
In this role as the IPT and Cost Account Manager, you will lead others and direct phases of cross-organizational projects with oversight and management responsibility for space parts & high reliability components supporting multiple electronics programs, projects and units. You will need to demonstrate proficiency in all project management areas and will be required to maintain performance management and associated reporting in support of organizational goals and objectives.
You will develop organizational work structures, top level program and execution plans, facilitate the resolution of program issues. You will support the Common Products Electronics Managers and Program Managers in leading program execution by coordinating program metrics and integrating the implementation of the Program Management Best Practices.
Position Responsibilities:

• Candidate will be expected to direct High-Reliability (Hi-Rel) and electronic component management strategies for space, defense, or safety-critical applications supporting Space Mission Systems Programs.
• Ability to identify program roadblocks, design mitigation strategies, and report metrics to leadership.
• Has specialized experience managing and coordinating the procurement, testing, and sourcing of mission critical components for aerospace and military applications.
• Drive weekly production reviews with Integrated Product Team Leads and provide production readiness assessments for all material required per the assigned statement of work.
• Direct High-Reliability (Hi-Rel) and electronic component management strategies for space, defense, or safety-critical applications.
• Collaborate with Quality, Component Engineering and PMPCB (Parts Materials and Processes Control Board) teams to ensure customer requirements are complied with.
• Ensure material availability and lead-time alignment for sensitive components without breaking budget or schedule baselines tracked via EVMS.
• Ability to lead cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams without direct authority
• Clear communication skills to present project health, cost performance, and milestones to executive leadership and military or commercial clients
• Manage material supporting special test equipment (STE) and oversee the specialized hardware, components, spare parts, and equipment required to support the build and integration of custom test systems.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 5 years' experience in program or project management
• 5 years of experience managing project schedules and utilizing standard project management tools
• Experience managing electronic components supporting Military and Aerospace Systems
• Experience working in a cross functional environment
• Experience working with military or space electronics

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

• More than 7 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Management Professional (PMP/PMI) Certification
• Microsoft Project Expertise
• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
• Experience in a leadership role
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Familiarity with Electronics Units, STE and corresponding development and build flows
• Experience managing multiple project schedules simultaneously and prioritizing tasks

Conflict of interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Travel: Some travel may be required up to 10%
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:
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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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.
Summary pay range:
Level 3: 101,150 - 136,850
Level 4: 126,650 - 171,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 29, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.