Senior Production Program Manager

Senior Production Program Manager

This position is offered by Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) for the United States Air Force (USAF) E-7 Rapid Prototype production activities in Puget Sound, located in Tukwila, WA. The E-7 is a military variant of the Boeing 737 commercial derivative.
It requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in manufacturing and production environments, responsible for ensuring production processes meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.

• Lead all Puget Sound E7 USAF production and modification activities and coordinate reach‑back support for modifications in the UK.
• Develop and execute E7 production strategy and proposal activities, aligned with new business initiatives.
• Monitor and manage production performance to meet cost and schedule targets, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Lead risk, issue, and opportunity management for E7 production and modification programs.
• Support and lead USAF E7 customer engagements, providing status updates and addressing concerns.
• Drive operational excellence across all program facets, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership to ensure collaboration across operations, production engineering, quality, materials management, industrial engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee management of the DMS (Data Management System) to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of production and modification activities.
• Act as senior production PM and primary point of contact on site in Tukwila, WA for the E‑7 program, engaging with the leadership team.

• 5+ years of experience leading or managing projects involving cross‑functional or cross‑business‑unit teams.
• Familiar with Manufacturing Engineering in A/C Mod or production environments.
• 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.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain/Material Management, Quality, Supplier Management, Environmental Health & Safety or Information Technology.
• 3+ years of experience in the production, modification, and/or conversion of airplanes.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher.

Some travel may be required.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Boeing is a Drug‑Free Workplace. Post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

This position will be for first shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain top talent. This includes competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

• Best‑in‑class 401(k) plan: match contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match: eligible U.S. employees with qualifying student loan debt payments may have those payments counted towards the 401(k) match.

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.

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

US based job; U.S. Person required.

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.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.