Senior Quality Manager - Software Quality

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

20h

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Manager - Software Quality Engineering to join our Quality & Lean Organization in Berkeley, MO ! In this role you will lead large, complex organizational units focused on software quality across multiple programs and divisions. This strategic role shapes company-wide software quality strategy, policy, and enterprise-level initiatives with high visibility and business impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 5 + years managing managers (demonstrated leadership of multiple layers of management)
• 5 + years of experience in software engineering, quality assurance, or related disciplines, with progressive leadership responsibilities
• 5 + years of experience influencing executive decisions, shaping organizational policy, and delivering measurable enterprise improvements
• 5 + years of experience demonstrating executive presence with exceptional written and oral communication skills; able to influence senior leaders, present complex technical/organizational matters clearly, and lead high-stakes discussions
• 5+ years of experience managing large budgets, multi-program resource planning, and senior stakeholder communications

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. security clearance
• Experience with safety-critical development standards (e.g., DO-178B/C or equivalent)
• Practical experience with Agile software development and CI/CD pipelines
• Background in Software Quality Engineering practices (test strategy, test automation, static analysis, code reviews)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tooling and secure software development lifecycle (SAST/DAST, automated builds, artifact management)
• Experience coordinating supplier quality assurance for embedded or avionics software

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a cross-functional team of managers and employees responsible for software quality engineering.
• Define and execute organizational-level plans, policies, and strategies that drive software quality, safety, and compliance across the Company’s product lines.
• Guide development of long-term business and technical strategies; influence company policy and recommendations for budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Oversee and approve enterprise-scale verification approaches, qualification strategies, and lifecycle processes for safety-critical and mission-critical systems.
• Ensure alignment of supplier ecosystems and technical partners to organizational quality standards; own high-level supplier performance and escalation management.
• Lead high-impact continuous improvement initiatives (value stream assessments, enterprise automation strategy, cross-program defect elimination).
• Serve as primary liaison with senior executives, customers, and external stakeholders on matters of organizational significance.
• Set and monitor organization-wide KPIs for software quality, delivery risk, and compliance; ensure realistic budgets and schedules are set and met.

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: Senior