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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Manager

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2026506041 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date May 01, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Manager to join the PLM organization in Tukila, WA.

Reporting to the Division PLM Senior Manager, this role will manage a team responsible for all Data Management activities on the P-8 program.  This includes identification of all product deliverables for each contract, scheduling deliveries for all CDRLs and non-CDRLS, tracking and coordinating deliveries and performance to plan, making deliveries to the customer, and performing releases of drawings models and documentation.  This manager is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports, and providing oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. This manager is responsible for developing and motivating employees.

This manager will also be part of the Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) division PLM management team.  In this role they will participate and promote the standardization and alignment of PLM processes and tools across the division, providing input and feedback representing the P-8 program and PLM, and overseeing implementation of improvement initiatives as applicable.

  • Knowledgeable of how the business and organization operates; knowledgeable of policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the business and organization; understands the competition and the marketplace. Understands how to accomplish tasks through formal channels and informal network; understands the cultures of organizations. Applies this information in a way that contributes to the organizations strategic plan and bottom line.
  • Using a variety of media, clearly conveys information and ideas to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
  • Demonstrates an interest in personal learning and development. Seeks feedback from multiple sources about how to improve and develop; modifies behavior based on feedback or self-analysis of past mistakes. Takes steps to develop and maintain the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform.
  • Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions
  • Discovers new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking. Tries different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
  • Provide products and services that meet the highest technical and quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies and processes and embrace first-time quality as a way of life – not accepting, creating or passing any defects and speaking up.
  • Identifying and correcting conditions and behaviors that affect employee, public, and customer safety; upholding safety standards; demonstrating proactive safety culture leadership.
  • Ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.  Owns the team performance and directs daily operations of the team.
  • Skilled in advising a team regarding tasks, projects and operations.  Able to foster positive relationships, create growth opportunities, and actively involved (down and in) in daily operations as necessary to meet schedule or resolve complex problems.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Tukwila, WA.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership".
  • Bachelor degree
  • Relevant professional experience in software engineering, digital engineering, AI/ML, or data science with demonstrated hands-on delivery.
  • Proven experience leading cross-disciplinary technical teams (software, AI/ML, data science) and managing delivery of production systems.
  • Leadership experience, including hiring, performance management, and career development.
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership and partnering with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Degree in an engineering, computer science, or data-related discipline.
  • Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries with exposure to certification, quality, and data-marking requirements.
  • Familiarity with PLM environments (e.g., Dassault Systèmes 3D Experience, Windchill, CMPRO, Teamcenter/IPDM, DCAC) and MBSE concepts.
  • Experience in SAFe Agile methodologies and leadership having a clear understanding of scrum structure and roles such as business owner, product owner, and scrum master.
  • Experience with related PLM tools such as CSDT, REDARS, ADADs, etc.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain 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.

Summary Pay Range:  $136,850 - 185,150


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 16, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


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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