New Posting - Boeing

Boeing is currently recruiting a Project Management Specialist, (Job Vacancy# 12-129) located in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

 

Overview:
Defines plan elements and performs searches of internal/external historical libraries or archives for applicable processes to collect metrics or lessons learned for incorporation in the baseline project plan creation.

 

Develops negotiating skills by engaging with specific organizational and project task owners to improve project performance commitments for lower level and narrowly defined tasks.

 

Gathers information from project team regarding progress, concerns and/or issues (e.g., cost, schedule, deliverables) to produce periodic reports, charts, schedules, etc., per established processes and formats. Identifies, assigns and tracks action items as they occur throughout project. Coordinates project meeting activity and status reporting for recurring project process and progress documentation.

 

Interviews project participants to define sequence, document and establish project activity details. Performs assigned project tasks and deliverables that meet identified requirements by application of, or in accordance with, accepted project management standards in the industry.

 

Gathers, compiles and reports information to designated parties regarding assigned project deliverables. Provides concise project status, progress and change information from the assigned elements to the project team. Effectively communicates the perspectives of the project team concerning any workarounds, recovery plans, work scope changes, etc.

 

Assists in the development/update of transition plan and schedule, which may include time-phased release of project resources and archival of appropriate project documentation. Performs lessons learned analyses by analyzing written and verbal communications and presents results to project lead. Compiles corrective actions for integration into future project plans.

 

Competencies:

• Must be proficient in MS Office based applications.
• Must have full working level knowledge and experience in project management.
• Must have complete knowledge of Project Management theory, concepts and principles (e.g., theory of constraints, critical path methodology, project risk management, triple constraints, project scope management, project management lifecycle etc.).
• Must have complete ability to create comprehensive project schedules which identify time frames for key project milestones, direct and manage more complex project schedules, independently identify project resource requirements, collaborate with others on more complex projects assigned, and assist others in complex large scale projects.
• Should have well-developed facilitative, communication, problem-solving, organizational and team-building skills.

Education / Experience:

• Must have a Canadian high school diploma or recognized equivalence.
• Prefer post-secondary education in a related field (i.e. Engineering, Business Degree).
• Prefer completion of, or enrollment towards Project Management Professional designation.
• Enrollment in or completion of Certificate in Management or Management Development for Women Certificate, or related degree would be an asset.
• Must have 3+ years experience (prefer 6+ years) in project management (i.e. definition and planning of activities for complex comprehensive projects).
• Boeing is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salaries complemented by an excellent benefits program. Interested applicants may forward their resumes in complete confidence to the Human Resources Department winnipegcareers@boeing.com.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for a period of 6 months.

 

When applying for this position, clearly state the Job vacancy title and number #12-129.
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Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial airplanes and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales.


Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 170,000 employees across the United States and in 70 countries. This represents one of the most diverse, talented and innovative workforces anywhere. More than 140,000 of our people hold college degrees -- including nearly 35,000 advanced degrees -- in virtually every business and technical field from approximately 2,700 colleges and universities worldwide.

Boeing established operations in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1971. Over the past 40 years, Boeing Winnipeg has grown from 57 employees to over 1,500 employees. Our site designs, builds and assembles complex composite parts for the 700 series of Boeing commercial airplanes.