Enterprise Internal Audit Services Senior Manager

Enterprise Internal Audit Services Senior Manager

The Boeing Company is seeking an Enterprise Internal Audit Services Senior Manager to join our team in Everett, WA, Renton, WA, Seattle, WA, or North Charleston, SC. The selected candidate will be based at one of these locations and may be asked to travel to the other sites occasionally as business needs arise, up to 10% travel.

This position leads enterprise internal Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Management System (QMS) audit activities across multiple business areas, with responsibility for strengthening risk management, internal controls, governance, and compliance. The selected candidate will manage employees and may manage first-level managers, depending on organizational structure and business needs.

This role develops and executes audit strategies, policies, and procedures; leads complex audit engagements; provides education and coaching on audit methodology and internal controls; and partners with senior leaders and stakeholders to identify risks, improve processes, and strengthen the control environment.

The successful candidate must communicate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional partners and influence business decisions through credible analysis, clear communication, and sound judgment.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employees and, when applicable, first-level managers performing internal audit and assurance activities for SMS and QMS across multiple audit domains or business units.
• Develop and implement audit plans, policies, procedures, short-term and long-term strategies aligned to enterprise risk priorities.
• Formulate and execute organizational and technical approaches for complex audit engagements and advisory activities.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance processes, and compliance practices for design and operating effectiveness.
• Identify risks, control gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide education and coaching on audit methodology, internal controls, governance expectations, and remediation practices.
• Acquire and manage resources effectively to support audit delivery and business needs.
• Lead process improvements to enhance audit quality, consistency, efficiency, and stakeholder value.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers, and direct reports.
• Communicate audit results, themes, and recommendations to senior leaders and business partners.
• Support remediation tracking and validate completion of corrective actions.
• Coordinate with other assurance, compliance, and risk functions to optimize coverage and reduce duplication.
• Inspire, develop, and motivate employees and leaders, fostering accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance, sound judgment, and business partnership across the enterprise.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed locations.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a business or technical field
• Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Experience performing internal and/or external audits
• 3+ years of experience working as a senior leader or manager
• 5+ years of experience using excellent verbal and written communication skills with leaders and colleagues.
• Experience managing and leading teams, as well as influencing within matrixed organizations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships with senior executives, stakeholders, peers, and business partners.
• CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE, or equivalent certification.
• Experience managing employees and/or first-level managers.
• Experience in a large, complex, global, or highly regulated environment.
• Experience in managing SMS audits of large and complex organizations.
• Experience with enterprise risk management, operational auditing, SOX, or technology auditing.
• Experience with data analytics, audit automation, or audit management tools.
• Experience influencing business partners and leaders across multiple functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills.