Simulator Projects and Portfolio Senior Manager

Boeing•Miami, FL

About The Position

Simulator Projects and Portfolio Senior Manager Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Global Services (BGS) Commercial Training Solutions (CTS) Campus Operations is seeking a Simulator Portfolio and Projects Senior Manager to integrate cross functional teams including Campus Ops, Simulator Engineering, New Airplane Programs, Learning Design, Flight Training, Strategy, Business Development and Sales to both prepare and execute plans for CTS’ Flight Training Device portfolio to include configuration updates of the existing portfolio as well as future devices and locations. This position can be located in Miami, FL or Seattle, WA and will be accountable for long-term capital planning, strategic portfolio management, and execution of discrete training device updates and placements across the global network. Entry into this classification is limited to candidates approved by the enterprise-wide Program Management Process Council or its designee. Position Responsibilities: Duties will include (but are not limited to): Lead strategic portfolio management for the CTS Flight Training Device (FTD) network, including lifecycle planning, prioritization, and roadmap development for configuration updates, new device acquisitions, and geographic placement. Develop and maintain the long‑term capital plan for simulator investments, producing multi‑year cost estimates, ROI analyses, funding requests, and scenario plans to support executive decision making. Define and drive project scopes, schedules, budgets and resource plans for discrete training device updates, relocations and new site buildouts; hold accountable project managers and cross‑functional leads to deliverables and milestones. Serve as the single point of accountability for integration across Campus Ops, Simulator Engineering, New Airplane Programs, Learning Design, Flight Training, Strategy, Business Development and Sales to ensure technical, operational and commercial alignment. Lead selection, contracting, and technical oversight of suppliers and vendors for simulator hardware, software, and installation services; ensure supplier performance, compliance and delivery to schedule and cost targets. Translate technical requirements into executable implementation plans for configuration updates (software, visual systems, avionics emulation, instructor stations), ensuring compatibility with Boeing and customer type‑ratings and training syllabi. Coordinate site selection and readiness activities for new or relocated devices, including facilities requirements, utilities, HVAC, structural, security, and training center operations readiness. Establish and manage risk, issues and change control processes for portfolio projects; develop mitigation strategies and escalate critical risks to senior leadership with recommended resolutions. Prepare and deliver high‑impact briefings and decision packages to senior leaders, stakeholders and governance bodies (Program Management Process Council or designee), using clear cost/schedule/performance data and recommendations. Own budget stewardship and financial tracking for portfolio activities, including forecasting, variance analysis, capital spend tracking, and reforecasting; support business cases and internal approvals. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for the simulator portfolio (availability, utilization, project delivery performance, cost per device) and report regularly to stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes (project execution, supplier management, commissioning) to increase efficiency, reduce cycle time, and improve quality of deliverables. Ensure technical solutions and installations meet regulatory, customer, and Boeing quality and safety standards; coordinate with certification and compliance functions as needed. Recruit, develop and manage a small, cross‑disciplinary team or matrixed resources; provide coaching, performance feedback, workforce planning and succession readiness. Act as customer and sales interface for technical and operational aspects of FTD placement and upgrades; support pre‑sales scoping, proposals and contract negotiations as required. Facilitate knowledge transfer and standardization across global CTS campuses to reduce duplication and accelerate device deployment and commissioning. Travel as required to domestic and international sites for site assessments, supplier audits, factory acceptance tests, installation oversight and stakeholder engagement (frequency variable based on program needs). Maintain eligibility and compliance with enterprise Program Management Process Council classification requirements and participate in governance reviews and approvals.

Requirements

5+ years of project management experience
Experience briefing senior leaders
Experience in managing budgets

Nice To Haves

Engineering or Business Administration degree
Experience with Boeing flight simulators
1+ years management experience
Experience driving technical strategies

Responsibilities

Lead strategic portfolio management for the CTS Flight Training Device (FTD) network, including lifecycle planning, prioritization, and roadmap development for configuration updates, new device acquisitions, and geographic placement.
Develop and maintain the long‑term capital plan for simulator investments, producing multi‑year cost estimates, ROI analyses, funding requests, and scenario plans to support executive decision making.
Define and drive project scopes, schedules, budgets and resource plans for discrete training device updates, relocations and new site buildouts; hold accountable project managers and cross‑functional leads to deliverables and milestones.
Serve as the single point of accountability for integration across Campus Ops, Simulator Engineering, New Airplane Programs, Learning Design, Flight Training, Strategy, Business Development and Sales to ensure technical, operational and commercial alignment.
Lead selection, contracting, and technical oversight of suppliers and vendors for simulator hardware, software, and installation services; ensure supplier performance, compliance and delivery to schedule and cost targets.
Translate technical requirements into executable implementation plans for configuration updates (software, visual systems, avionics emulation, instructor stations), ensuring compatibility with Boeing and customer type‑ratings and training syllabi.
Coordinate site selection and readiness activities for new or relocated devices, including facilities requirements, utilities, HVAC, structural, security, and training center operations readiness.
Establish and manage risk, issues and change control processes for portfolio projects; develop mitigation strategies and escalate critical risks to senior leadership with recommended resolutions.
Prepare and deliver high‑impact briefings and decision packages to senior leaders, stakeholders and governance bodies (Program Management Process Council or designee), using clear cost/schedule/performance data and recommendations.
Own budget stewardship and financial tracking for portfolio activities, including forecasting, variance analysis, capital spend tracking, and reforecasting; support business cases and internal approvals.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for the simulator portfolio (availability, utilization, project delivery performance, cost per device) and report regularly to stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes (project execution, supplier management, commissioning) to increase efficiency, reduce cycle time, and improve quality of deliverables.
Ensure technical solutions and installations meet regulatory, customer, and Boeing quality and safety standards; coordinate with certification and compliance functions as needed.
Recruit, develop and manage a small, cross‑disciplinary team or matrixed resources; provide coaching, performance feedback, workforce planning and succession readiness.
Act as customer and sales interface for technical and operational aspects of FTD placement and upgrades; support pre‑sales scoping, proposals and contract negotiations as required.
Facilitate knowledge transfer and standardization across global CTS campuses to reduce duplication and accelerate device deployment and commissioning.
Travel as required to domestic and international sites for site assessments, supplier audits, factory acceptance tests, installation oversight and stakeholder engagement (frequency variable based on program needs).
Maintain eligibility and compliance with enterprise Program Management Process Council classification requirements and participate in governance reviews and approvals.