Digital Transformation Architect

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

23h

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a experienced Digital Transformation Architect to lead a strategic cultural and technical evolution for a proprietary Air Dominance program in Berkeley, MO. This role combines deep software architecture and cloud-native expertise with industrial engineering and lean practices to transform legacy development into a high-velocity DevOps organization. The successful candidate will define a clear transformation vision, conduct comprehensive current-state assessments and value stream mapping to identify waste and bottlenecks, and deliver prioritized, ROI-driven roadmaps and pilots that measurably improve flow, quality, and time-to-value. This individual will coach teams on practical lean/DevOps techniques, establish KPIs and governance for continuous improvement. Why this role matters: Drive a multi-year modernization program that increases reliability, reduces operational risk, and accelerates software delivery Empower teams to adopt Cloud Native, DevOps, and SRE practices—shaping the future of engineering at Boeing Work on highly visible systems with strict security and regulatory requirements—solve interesting technical and organizational challenges at scale

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture, with a strong focus on digital transformation
• 5+ years of experience leading successful digital transformation initiatives within large organizations, particularly in transitioning from legacy systems
• 10 years of experience leading software team and/or projects
• 5 + years of demonstrated experience conducting value stream mapping, lean process analysis, industrial engineering assessments, or similar techniques in software delivery contexts
• 5+ years of strong analytical skills with experience translating observational and telemetry data into prioritized business cases and transformation roadmaps
• 5+ years of experience with Agile delivery and metrics
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.
• This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software architecture, with a focus on cloud-native solutions
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics and the ability to think critically and strategically
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience in industrial engineering or process optimization is highly desirable
• Experience with AWS or Azure GovCloud
• Relevant certifications in DevOps, cloud technologies, or software architecture
• Experience designing and running continuous improvement programs (kaizen, A3 problem solving, hypothesis-driven pilots)
• Techniques for measuring flow and telemetry (e.g., DORA metrics, value stream analytics tools, CI/CD analytics platforms)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive current-state assessments of software delivery processes, toolchains, and organizational practices across teams to establish a baseline of capabilities, lead times, handoffs, and failure modes
• Facilitate value stream mapping workshops (cross-functional) to visualize the end-to-end software delivery flow, identify non-value-added steps, bottlenecks, rework, and delay sources analogous to manufacturing VSM
• Quantify waste and inefficiency using time-and-motion style measurements (e.g., wait time, cycle time, rework rates) and translate findings into prioritized remediation opportunities
• Produce clear, actionable “current-state” and “future-state” maps with an associated gap analysis and a prioritized transformation backlog (including estimated effort, cost, and expected business value/ROI)
• Recommend and own a continuous improvement cadence (e.g., monthly value stream reviews, quarterly kaizen cycles) and governance model to ensure sustained reduction of waste and measurable improvement
• Define and articulate a comprehensive vision for the digital transformation initiative, emphasizing the adoption of DevOps practices
• Coach teams on practical lean/DevOps techniques (e.g., limiting work-in-progress, pull-based flow, trunk-based development, automated release gates) that eliminate waste and improve throughput
• Define, collect, analyze, and refine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics for software delivery and team execution to ensure continuous improvement and accountability

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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