Chief of Staff – Senior Manager

Boeing • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Chief of Staff – Senior Manager Company: The Boeing Company Information Digital Technology and Security is currently seeking a Chief of Staff – Senior Manager in Chicago, IL to support the BGS Chief Information Officer (CIO). This role sits at the nerve center of a global IT organization with operations worldwide. Playing a critical part in advancing our North Star strategic ambitions, as Chief of Staff to the CIO, you will be a trusted thought partner and force multiplier—turning strategy into action by shaping priorities across IT, security, and operations, and driving the CIO’s agenda with clarity and momentum. You will manage the operating rhythm, prepare executive and board-level communications, anticipate risks before they arise, and act as a proxy when needed. In this role, you’ll gain unparalleled exposure to enterprise-scale decision-making, influence outcomes that matter globally, and accelerate your growth as a senior technology leader. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in complexity, values trust and discretion and wants a front-row seat to how large, mission-critical technology organizations execute on their strategic vision. This is a high-visibility, career-defining role that strengthens the BGS CIO office and accelerates senior leader development. The selected candidate will provide immediate operational leverage to the CIO while gaining enterprise exposure, executive mentorship, and hands-on experience turning strategy into measurable outcomes that advance our North Star strategic ambitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience in an Information Technology, Digital, or Aerospace environment
• 5+ years of experience with program and/or portfolio delivery
• 5+ years of experience influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and senior leaders across functions
• 5+ years of experience managing metrics to drive data driven solutions/decisions
• 5+ years of experience working in a cross-functional environment with all levels in the business from individual contributors to executive leadership
• 5+ years of experience directly supporting senior/executive leaders
• 5+ years of experience with business operations and/or business process improvements

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience as an executive-level chief of staff or Office of CIO
• 5+ years of experience communicating with executive audiences
• 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Compliance, Risk Management and Finance
• 5+ years of experience with the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) goal-setting framework
• 5+ years of experience collaborating internally across multiple organizations
• Experience leading a team either formally or informally, mentoring, and supporting team members

Responsibilities

• Serve as the CIO’s trusted advisor to synthesize issues, surface options, and recommend decision-grade actions
• Manage the CIO’s cadence (meetings, prep, readouts) and triage incoming requests to protect executive time
• Translate strategy into execution by creating plans with owners, milestones, and measurable outcomes aligned to strategic goals
• Prepare CIO communications including memos, talking points, and presentations
• Coordinate across the CIO’s leadership team to build alignment, remove blockers, and track commitments to closure
• Operate with discretion on sensitive matters
• Lead a Business Operations (BusOps) team (e.g., portfolio management, operations, risk management, director chief of staff) to support execution and continuity

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees