Project Management Graduate - Rotational Graduate Programme 2026
Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.
Starting in September 2026, the two-year scheme will see the successful applicants undertake 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
1. Project or Programme Management support role either within a Programme Management Office, Integrated Planning and Scheduling team or the Programme Management Function.
2. Project Manager on customer and/or internal projects
3. Enterprise wide Program Management solution developing
4. Developing and delivering new customer proposals
Typical Activities
5. Documenting requirements, deliverables and success criteria
6. Developing a Work Breakdown Structure, Organisation Breakdown Structure and/or a Responsibility Assignment Matrix
7. Undertaking resource planning and developing project schedules
8. Gaining approvals through the standard gated process
9. Monitoring projects through execution against schedule, cost and quality
10. Project and programme performance reporting
11. Undertaking change, stakeholder and customer management
12. Risk, issue and opportunity management
13. Lessons learned, ‘After Action’ reviews and Project closure.
Within our Graduate scheme you will also have the opportunity to;
14. Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problems
15. Experience our products and systems up close
16. Direct interaction with our company leaders
17. Build a lasting professional network
18. Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in Boeing
19. Experience multiple Boeing locations around the UK
20. Gain a professional Project Management qualification
21. Exploring a function outside of Project Management
Essential Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
22. Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
23. Studying a degree course or have graduated a degree course within last 2 years
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
24. Qualified to degree level in business studies, project management, finance or similar
25. Confidence or willingness to present and host meetings
26. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to discuss ideas and concepts with stakeholders of all levels.
27. To have forward thinking mind-set and self-motivated
28. Effective communication skills
PLEASE NOTE:
29. The successful candidate will be expected to undergo an Intrusive Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.
30. We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
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Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)