Senior Product Specialist

Senior Product Specialist

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Product Specialist to join the Enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Data team supporting Boeing Global Services (BGS)-Government Supply Chain AI & Analytics team in Seattle, WA; Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood; or Dallas, TX.

This person will spearhead the development and implementation of data and AI-driven solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a collaborative environment among cross-functional (Enterprise AI and Data (EAID) and Business) teams. Be a visionary leader who can translate complex analytics into actionable business strategies while motivating and guiding team members throughout the project lifecycle.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Analytics Engagement and Business Leaders to gain a deep understanding of the business challenges and objectives
• Analyze and synthesize insights to define the scope of AI initiatives
• Organize and lead execution workshops to define the 12-week project scope, identifying key insights, business actions, and the overall value proposition of the AI and data product
• Assess the project team structure and clarify the roles and responsibilities of each member
• Facilitate alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables
• Foster a culture of collaboration within the project team, ensuring clear communication and expectations
• Establish a communication plan that promotes transparency and accountability
• Conduct a comprehensive kick-off meeting to outline the project charter, team roles, stakeholder expectations, communication strategies, escalation paths, risks, and timelines
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps that align with business goals
• Create and manage Azure Development Operations (DevOps) stories for team members, facilitating sprint planning and execution
• Deliver incremental features in each sprint, leveraging thought leadership to optimize sprint planning and delivery
• Lead stakeholder status updates every three weeks, presenting project progress, demos, data flows, model results, risks, and next steps
• Translate technical analytics details into business-friendly language to ensure stakeholder understanding and engagement
• Hold both analytics and business teams accountable for timely deliveries, maintaining consistent messaging regarding business process change management
• Clarify the actions that business leaders will take based on the AI and data solution
• Prepare a comprehensive report summarizing project achievements, highlights, and the anticipated business value of the solution
• Ensure that each team member articulates their contributions, fostering a sense of ownership and recognition
• Continuously motivate and challenge the project team, instilling a sense of urgency and purpose
• Lead by example, demonstrating commitment and enthusiasm for the project and its outcomes

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 6+ years of experience in business analysis, data warehousing, statistical data mining, and/or data science
• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management/Logistics Support
• 3+ years of experience in product management related to data, analytics, and/or artificial intelligence
• Experience developing data visualization tools (e.g. Spotfire and Tableau)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Experience in leading program execution in the AI/ML space
• Experience with Cloud hosted platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform, or Azure
• Ability to create an effective collaboration across business and cross-functional analytics team Experience in managing and efficiently reporting analytics operations working through helpdesk tickets
• Ability to execute flawlessly by removing all barriers and with a sense of urgency