Project Management: 2023 Rotational Graduate Programme

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Starting in September 2023, the two-year scheme will see the successful applicants undertake four six-month placements across a number of key disciplines, in different UK locations.

The scheme will provide the successful graduate a chance to cover a diverse range of areas, fundamental to understanding successful Project Management roles within Boeing. We put an emphasis on learning in the workplace with live projects, working across multiple teams and location, supported by theoretical learning and support from colleagues and the Early Careers team.

The successful candidate will perform a number of roles during their time on the scheme interacting with multiple areas of the company such as Boeing Defence UK (BDUK), Boeing Commercial Aviation Services Europe Limited (BCASEL), or Boeing Flight Service (BFS).

Roles may include

• Project or Programme Management support role either within a Programme Management Office/Portfolio Planning and Integration, the Integrated Planning and Scheduling or the Programme Management Function.
• Project Manager on customer and/or internal projects
• Enterprise wide Program Management solution developing
• Developing and delivering new customer propositions

Responsibilities

• Delivering projects and programmes utilising program management best practice
• Supporting the integration of projects and programs across all capabilities
• Creating tools and metrics that deliver industry leading performance for our airline customers
• Supporting the creation and delivery of structured business strategies and plans
• Working with our Business Development team to identify and deliver new business opportunities and solutions.
• Support the project management of new business start-ups by creating and managing implementation plans.
• Identifying process improvements to effect cost savings and efficiencies.
• Running turn-key project to completion (with option to run over two rotations with formal hand-over)

Typical Activities

• Generating a business case and benefits tracking
• Documenting requirements, deliverables and success criteria
• Developing a Work Breakdown Structure, Organisation Breakdown Structure and/or a Responsibility Assignment Matrix.
• Undertaking resource planning and developing project schedules
• Gaining approvals through the standard gated process
• Monitoring projects through execution against schedule, cost and quality
• Undertaking change, stakeholder and customer management
• Risk, issue and opportunity management
• Lessons learned, ‘After Action’ reviews and Project closure.

Within our Graduate scheme you will also have the opportunity to;

• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problems
• Experience our products and systems up close
• Direct interaction with our company leaders
• Build a lasting professional network
• Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in Boeing
• Experience multiple Boeing locations around the UK
• Gain a professional Project Management qualification
• Exploring a function outside of Project Management

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Qualified to degree level in business studies, project management, finance or similar
• Confidence or willingness to present and host meetings
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to discuss ideas and concepts with stakeholders of all levels.
• To have forward thinking mind-set and self-motivated
• Effective communication skills

Essential Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance is essential

At Boeing, diversity, equity, and inclusion are enduring company values. We strive to live these values every day not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because our success depends on it. The company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion means providing a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful and equitable, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Important information regarding this requisition: This position does not have sponsorship approval. This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.