Airplane Systems Senior Manager

Boeing•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) division is seeking an Airplane Systems Senior Manager in support of B-52J development and other B-1 and B-52 engineering activities, located in Oklahoma City, OK. The Airplane Systems Team is heavily involved in the B-52J development scope including the commercial engine replacement program (CERP) and a Radar Modernization Program (RMP) as well as B-1 and other B-52 design and support activity. This involves upgrades and changes to the Electrical Power Subsystems, Mechanical Systems, Hydraulics, and Environmental Control Systems. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Engineering
Minimum 7 years of experience with Mechanical or Electronic systems
Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role, leading teams or projects to successful completion
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Nice To Haves

Strong natural leadership style that moves people to act, motivates and inspires excellence and innovation
Ability to build a psychologically safe environment of inclusion, transparency and trust
Ability to build positive relationships with senior leaders externally and internally and maintain a global perspective
Mechanical and/or electronic sub-systems experience on development programs, and introduction of technology into production and across the value stream
Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes
Experience driving continuous improvement and ability to lead without authority
Analytical, design concepts knowledge, experience influencing others, process management, project leadership and risk management experience
Ability to adjust staff and priorities on an as-needed basis (with feedback from program and site leadership)
Ability to communicate effectively with Chief Engineers and Program Managers
Experience with FAA and Military Certification

Responsibilities

Leads employees and first-level managers performing engineering and technical activities in procurement, technical subcontract management, development, integration, testing, and certification.
Develops and executes plans in accordance with organizational processes and procedures.
Develops estimates to support contract proposal activities.
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports.
Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
Manages, develops and motivates employees and first-level managers.
Provides Coaching, mentoring and developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance.
Supports the Airplane Systems Capability to improve productivity, define design practices, monitor engineering metrics, lead innovation, and maintain a skilled workforce and the tools necessary to meet program objectives.