Product Management Specialist (Expert, or Principal)

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment for every teammate. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and strategic Product Management Specialist (Expert or Principal) to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of our predictive maintenance solutions. The role is based in Seattle, WA or Denver, CO. Responsibilities Become an acknowledged expert on our target users/customers, understanding their needs and pain points. Utilize data tools to analyze and gain insights into how our products and services are used. Understand business functions including marketing, sales, finance, legal, compliance, and privacy. Stay updated on industry and technology trends, competitive landscape, and relevant domain knowledge, with emphasis on aviation maintenance environments and regulatory considerations. Articulate integration points and upsell paths with other offers, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the broader customer and industry ecosystem. Demonstrate a strong understanding of business dimensions including marketing, sales, finance, services, legal, compliance, and privacy. Comprehend pricing models and compare our offer to top competitors to ensure competitive advantage. Lead and mentor other product managers, ensuring alignment and integration of strategies across teams. Drive business process improvements to enhance product delivery and operational efficiency. Process Skills and Techniques Drive business process improvements across the product development lifecycle and cross‑functional workflows to enhance efficiency and quality. Lead the adoption of AI‑driven Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) to improve clarity, precision, and alignment in product specifications. Employ effective discovery techniques to identify and address product and service risks (value, usability, feasibility, business viability). Proactively tackle risks upfront, iteratively learning through experiments and prototypes. Solve problems collaboratively, focusing on outcomes and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Define and communicate our predictive maintenance strategy effectively. Actively listen to discover unmet needs and pain points that may not be explicitly stated. Utilize optimization techniques to improve and refine products rapidly once live and in production. Understand responsibilities to engineers/developers, consultants, sales, product marketing team members, and other key stakeholders. Effectively manage priorities and maintain the holistic predictive maintenance roadmap. Demonstrate a solid understanding of the broader product development process, including discovery and delivery. Experience leading other product managers and driving strategy integration. Passion for improving products and services for all customers. Background from a top‑tier Product Management company or Aviation industry is highly preferred. People Skills and Responsibilities Foster collaborative relationships with engineers/developers and designers, involving them early and providing direct access to customers. Leverage the skills and expertise of the team effectively. Collaborate with stakeholders across the company, establishing mutual respect and trust. Act as a true partner committed to the business success of stakeholders. Effectively share the offer vision and strategy, motivating and inspiring the product team and stakeholders. Demonstrate leadership skills by effectively communicating and motivating the team and stakeholders, especially in stressful situations. Thrive in a dynamic environment, working with multiple stakeholders and customers. Enjoy the challenge of maintaining and advancing products that keep aircraft maintained and flying for our customers. Performance Metrics Own and drive OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) for your product, ensuring alignment with business goals and measurable outcomes. User and Customer Satisfaction: Measure satisfaction levels through surveys, customer health feedback, and ratings to assess effectiveness in meeting needs and expectations. Offer Performance Metrics: Track revenue growth, market share, customer acquisition and retention rates, and profitability to evaluate offer success. Product Adoption and Usage: Monitor adoption rates and usage patterns to determine effective positioning and promotion. Cross‑Sell and Upsell Opportunities: Measure success of integration points and upsell paths by tracking conversion rates and revenue generated. Stakeholder Satisfaction: Assess satisfaction levels of engineers/developers, designers, and senior leadership to gauge collaboration effectiveness. Time‑to‑Market: Evaluate speed and quality of new product and feature delivery, with evidence of product‑market fit. Leadership and Team Performance: Monitor team dynamics, employee engagement, and overall success of projects and initiatives. Basic Qualifications 7+ years’ experience as a Product Manager or Lead Product Manager, preferably in software or technology‑driven environments. Experience leading integrated product teams and developing product roadmaps. Expertise in product discovery, agile delivery (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban), and iterative experimentation. Ability to demonstrate products, support customer inquiries, and train internal teams. Individuals must not pose a risk for safeguarding of controlled goods. Must be eligible to handle US export‑controlled data. Preferred Qualifications 10 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with SaaS delivery and cloud‑based technology environments. Exceptional problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills; ability to confidently communicate product capability and value to both technical and business audiences. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels. Experience driving product integration across multiple platforms and services to create seamless user experiences. Familiarity with aviation industry operations, terminology, and challenges is an asset but not mandatory. Experience with predictive maintenance or related data‑driven solutions is a plus. Post‑secondary education in a related field is required; STEM background is an asset. Strong interest in working with AI technologies to help define product requirements for AI‑driven design, or a demonstrated willingness to learn and grow expertise in this area. Conflict of Interest Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Benefits Overview The position offers a competitive base pay and variable compensation. Total Rewards include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time off. Pay Range Professional level 5: $173,400 – $234,600 Professional level 6: $213,350 – $288,650 Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until Jul. 11, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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