Overview
This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space spanetplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.
Responsibilities
Location: Wichita, KS (On-site)
Key Accountabilities:
- Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close individual projects and/or programs (defined as a collection of projects and services whichtogether achieve common business goals and strategic initiatives with potentially long implementation time frames)
- May manage several unrelated projects simultaneously
- Manages activities utilizing a variety of project methodologies, including PMI, Spirit Defense, and Agile tools and templates to uphold project-to-project consistency
- Work with supporting departments to develop high-level and detailed timelines and project plans and other project artifacts
- Manage all project/program activities, such as, but not limited to, schedules, status, risk/issues, resources, gaps, analysis, and meetings
- Direct the work of project team members (internal and/or external) in a matrixed environment, ensuring adherence to approved processes and schedules
- Set expectations of cost, quality, task sequencing, due dates, and milestones, ensuring project team active participation, collaboration and coordination so project deliverables are on time and meet expectations
- Monitor all aspects of the project and/or program by measuring progress and correcting course when project is not meeting goals and objectives. Ensure project remains on schedule by managing project plan and removing barriers
- Provide consultative services to other projects/programs that have integration points and/or impact to project to ensure collaboration and efficiency between projects/programs
- Manage project risk by identifying, planning for, developing and implementing strategies to mitigate or minimize risks
- Prepare standard project and/or program communications including status reports, dashboards, and other materials to keep all stakeholders informed of project status and related issues
- Develop and present information in various formats to inform, gain cooperation and/or resolve issues
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in a related IT role
- Level 1: 0-1+ years of experience
- Level 2: 2-4+ years of experience
- Level 3: 5-8+ years of experience
- Level 4: 9-13+ years of experience
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
- Must be able to secure Program access approval
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active DoD Security Clearance
- Bachelors Degree
- IT Analyst, Business Analyst, and/or Financial Analyst background
- Cost Management experience
- PMP certification
- Tableau experience
- Possess a broad understanding of general IT processes, infrastructure, and applications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products – Project, Excel, Word, Outlook etc.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: Level 1: $52,850 - $81,000 Level 2: $70,150 - 107,600 Level 3: $88,200 - $135,250 Level 4: $113,100 - $173,400
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.
