Operational Excellence Manager

Operational Excellence Manager

The Boeing Company's Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) organization is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to join the Projects, Assets, Construction & Engineering (PACE) Operational Excellence team.

The Operational Excellence Manager will lead four growing functions within the Operational Excellence team. The ideal candidate is a strategic, multidisciplinary leader with a proven ability to align analytics, communications, program management, Lean transformation, and technology enablement to support enterprise objectives and continuous improvement.

This opportunity is available at any of the following Boeing locations: Arlington, VA; Auburn, WA; Bellevue, WA; Colorado Springs, CO; El Segundo, CA, Everett, WA; Hazelwood, MO; Huntington Beach, CA; Huntsville, AL; Long Beach, CA; Mesa, AZ; North Charleston, SC; Oklahoma City, OK; Plano, TX; Renton, WA; Ridley Park, PA; San Antonio, TX; Seal Beach, CA; Seattle, WA or Tukwila, WA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and execution of key PACE organizational initiatives
• Lead a diverse portfolio of capabilities focused on delivering cross-functional, enterprise-wide solutions
• Build analytics capabilities to support data-driven decision-making
• Drive enterprise communications to keep stakeholders informed and aligned
• Advance Lean thinking and help shape the enterprise Lean vision
• Oversee technology improvement efforts, including AI tools, new technology onboarding, and digital ecosystem enhancements
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders, peers, the PACE leadership team and direct reports
• Coach, mentor and motivate employees to develop skills, advance careers, and sustain high performance
• Translate strategy into measurable, achievable outcomes in a complex and ambiguous environment
• Lead team goals and priorities, providing direction and oversight
• Domestic travel up to 10%

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• At least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership"
• Experience using LEAN Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement practices and tools in the workplace
• Experience in operations, facilities management, maintenance, manufacturing, construction projects and/or project management
• Experience with business requirements and analysis on teams and projects that involve building automation systems, facilities management and/or Real Estate COEs
• Up to 10% domestic travel

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience as a manager and/or leader in a Data Science, Analytics, and Reporting role or equivalent in large and global organization(s)
• Experience in developing and delivering key PACE initiatives with accurate, timely and clear communication
• Experience working independently and managing assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Experience with applying strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and process work
• Experience with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines independently