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Senior Project Management Specialist (Enterprise Services – OpEx and Lean)

Seattle, Washington; Huntsville, Alabama; Englewood, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Huntington Beach, California; Long Beach, California; Hazelwood, Missouri; El Segundo, California; Renton, Washington; Dallas, Texas; Titusville, Florida; Everett, Washington; Plano, Texas; Arlington, Virginia; Ridley Park, Pennsylvania; Mesa, Arizona; North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID 00000421856 Category Seattle Area Manufacturing Post Date Apr. 17, 2024
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing’s Enterprise Services organization is seeking a Senior Transformation Project Management Specialist (Level 4 or 5) to join their Operational Excellence & Transformation team.

We are looking for an experienced project manager to support our transformation journey. This role will lead and manage projects/initiatives in business process, organizational strategy, policy and procedure, IT systems, Lean+, SAP Ariba, and other process improvements.

You will also perform as a Lean leader within our Operational Excellence team and the wider Enterprise Services function. You will lead Lean activities and workshops around include concepts, tools, and techniques such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), process mapping, the Boeing Problem Solving Model (BPSM), and AIW.

Enterprise Services is a team of 2,500+ employees whose collective mission is to enable the build of Boeing’s products. Enterprise Services provides strategic partnership and support to all Boeing business units through multiple service towers – creating impact and value across the Enterprise.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Execute full lifecycle, agile project management on multiple complex, high priority initiatives from concept scope/definition, as well as assuming those already started

  • At a program/initiative level, identify and clearly articulate the current state, objectives, success criteria and milestone commitments, as well as any risks, issues and resolution actions

  • Lead Lean activities to include Value Stream Mapping (VSM), process mapping, Boeing Problem Solving Model (BPSM), and AIW

  • Facilitate Lean continuous improvement workshops to enhance organizational efficiency and productivity through deeper application of Lean principles and methodologies

  • Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to streamline processes, reduce waste, and optimize performance

  • Develop project and program plans at all levels across functional areas to achieve objectives within scope, time, quality, and constraints from initiation to post completion

  • Engage stakeholders proactively to understand & confirm requirements that will inform project / program deliverables

  • Manage to project and program plans inclusive of schedules, reports, monitoring metrics, change activity, communicating and updating plans regularly throughout lifecycle

  • Develop relationships with key functional stakeholders and program sponsors; deliver insightful, high-quality outcomes while managing governance with key stakeholders

  • Manage change management process and apply industry best standards

  • Create high quality presentations that tell business stories; provide progress updates, and create/lead detailed business cases for new projects; develop and monitor delivery plans against agreed commitments

  • Define and proactively manage risks, escalating when appropriate

  • Collect and interpret data, evaluate, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions, and communicate effectively to stakeholders

  • Define relevant KPI’s to assess project performance and business impact; analyze technical or business problems and reach sound, independent conclusions

  • Own, lead and support a portfolio of projects/initiatives concurrently and meet critical deadlines

  • Train and mentor employees on Lean principles, tools, and techniques

Key Relationships & Stakeholders:

  • Enterprise Services Executive Leadership team

  • Multiple functional partners: IT, Data and Business Intelligence, Finance, HR

  • Enterprise Services Tower leadership: Indirect Supply Chain (ISC), Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF), Executive Flight

  • External vendors and/or consultants

Up to 20% domestic travel will be required. The current expectation is travel to major U.S. Boeing sites.

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience in project management (scope, schedule, risk, communication, coordination, execution, and control)

  • 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

  • 5+ years of experience managing projects using industry standard project management tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related discipline (e.g., business administration, engineering, project management)

  • Experience planning and facilitating Lean+ workshops (e.g., AIW, 3P, Kaizen, VSM, process mapping)

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Lean/Six Sigma certification(s)

  • Interpersonal and communication skills – both down and out

  • Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement mindset

  • Self-starter, bias for action

  • Prior experience in consulting and/or project management in a large, complex industrial company

  • Ability to take problems, create project solutions, and execute to deliver value for customers

  • Ability to effectively mentor and coach employees

  • ​Knowledge of SAP Ariba

Typical Education & Experience:

Senior (Level 4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master + 8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).

Senior (Level 5): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master +13 years' related work experience, 19 years' related work experience, etc.)

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

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

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Senior (Level 4) Summary pay range: $100,300 – $156,400

Senior (Level 5) Summary pay range: $123,250 – $192,050

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 2nd, 2024.


Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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