Senior Manager, BDS Air Proprietary 1 Digital Infrastructure Segment (DIS) Engineering Leader

Senior Manager, BDS Air Proprietary 1 Digital Infrastructure Segment (DIS) Engineering Leader

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for a Senior Manager, BDS Air Proprietary 1 Digital Infrastructure Segment (DIS) Engineering Leader set to join the team located in Berkeley, MO. 
 

The Senior Manager, BDS Air Proprietary 1 DIS Engineering will serve as a leader for a high-performing, cross-functional and multi-disciplinary team responsible for developing next-generation, state-of-the-art digital capabilities. This position reports directly to the Air Proprietary 1 Chief Engineer and DIS Program Manager, serving as a key member of the program Engineering leadership team, and will lead the Engineering teams within the DIS Product Team. 

This Engineering Leader will manage employees and mid-level managers across multiple engineering disciplines within the DIS, including Software Engineering (DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Systems Engineering (Requirements/Architecture/Design, Application Support), Data Science, and Product Security Engineering while also partnering with the DIS Cyber Security and Information Technology teams.

The selected candidate will hold full Responsibility, Accountability, and Authority (RAA) for establishing the DIS engineering vision and executing all DIS engineering deliverables outlined in the program’s statement of work. Key responsibilities for the DIS engineering team include architecting, developing, maintaining and continuously improving enterprise scale protection level 3 (PL-3), hybrid cloud/on-premise classified digital infrastructure while ensuring technical excellence and compliance with engineering standards.

The role will require the ability to plan, organize, and direct activities to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals. This includes defining technical approaches with subject matter experts, coordinating resources across functional areas, and managing technical subcontractor activities to align with program objectives.

Additionally, the role involves establishing strong relationships with program customers and stakeholders, implementing an effective team operating rhythm integrated with the broader program schedule, and fostering clear communication and collaboration. The leader will develop and track performance metrics to measure technical and business outcomes, manage Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and analysis, and oversee risk, issue, and opportunity management.

The ideal candidate will champion a team culture of transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration to achieve successful program execution. As a part of this engineering senior manager role, the responsibility to define, disposition, and incorporate the capabilities of all legacy tools will be required as part of the digital transformation and development of the program engineering DIS.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages engineers and managers across the multiple engineering disciplines that comprise the DIS engineering team

• Acquires resources for the DIS engineering organization, including technical management of DIS engineering suppliers

• Collaborates with high-performing, cross-functional teams to define an integrated technical strategy in a dynamic and fast-paced environment to drive productivity for the architecture and its implementation.

• Champions use of Development Excellence methodology, technical design reviews, and integrating expertise to achieve DIS engineering solutions.

• Integrates strategies to define and achieve the development, deployment and ongoing enhancements of the DIS.

• Leads integration with BDS digital architecture solution to drive predictability and stability in its program performance, technical definition, and deployment.

• Establishes governance and consideration of standard tools, processes, and legacy architectures to yield step change improvements in digital engineering capabilities.

• Serves as primary technical model-based and digital engineering focal to help shape future acquisitions and operationalize capabilities necessary for the competitive landscape.

• Provide technical, cost, and schedule performance oversight for the DIS engineering team, implementing Program Management Best Practices to ensure alignment with performance goals.

• Establish and communicate clear objectives and goals to ensure a common direction for the team.

• Develop and implement plans to communicate status, performance, risk, issues, and actions to stakeholders.

• Promote rapid resolution to issues, ensuring minimal impact on program performance.

This position requires an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance with ability to receive special program access (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):  

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

• 3+ years of experience leading or managing an engineering organization.

• 3+ years of experience developing/implementing strategic plans, delivering on commitments and results.

• 3+ years of experience building relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders

• Experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Engineering or higher, and 5 years’ related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with critical business and financial acumen to influence and shape strategy.

• Experience in an engineering leader role responsible for ensuring system and product integration across multiple disciplines and/or functions.

• Experience working with programs for government customers.

• Multi-disciplinary technical expertise, working knowledge or leadership experience in Model Based Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, and Data Science, including in classified computing infrastructure and architecture, along with a working knowledge of Department of Defense cyber security requirements.

• Experience in a leadership role leading diverse teams, initiatives, or projects to meet business objectives and influence change

• Experience managing and/or leading a team either formally or informally, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members

• Demonstrated Program Management leadership experience driving successful execution utilizing Program Management Best Practices.

• Experience leading a major program initiative and ability to build positive relationships with senior leaders externally and internally.

Relocation Assistance:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Typical summary pay range: $178,500- $241,500

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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