Description
We are seeking a First-Line Multi-Skill Engineering Manager with acoustics domain experience to join our Acoustic Programs team in California, MD. The Acoustic Programs portfolio defines, designs, and delivers multiple products primarily targeted at the underwater and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) domain.
In this role, you will support the Acoustic Programs team with day-to-day operations, site management, forward business planning, and program-level cost account management. You will provide status updates to upper management, manage functional personnel, and oversee key program areas.
The Acoustic Programs portfolio includes four main elements: Development, Production, Training Systems, and Advanced Programs. Development Programs cover the full software and system engineering lifecycle,from development and integration with targeted hardware to deployment and maintenance,focused on detecting and tracking underwater targets. Production Programs define, develop, manage suppliers, and maintain hardware supporting the ASW mission on the P-8A platform. Training Systems develop acoustic training components for various mission-level trainers and associated hardware. Advanced Programs support a range of advanced acoustic initiatives, including IR&D, international efforts, new hardware design and development, and new business and cross-Boeing collaborations.
Position Responsibilities:
- Manage employees' day-to-day efforts as well as long-term career goals and performance
- Understand and refine long-term future business strategies
- Lead across various Boeing business units, external suppliers, and domestic/international customers
- Support Cost Account Management (CAM) activities with Program Management of Acoustic Programs
- Provide input on program-level business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives
- Support and help direct Acoustic Programs' Long Range Business Plan, IR&D, and new business activities
- Acquire resources for department activities, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements. Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports
- Maintain, tailor, and improve Program Management Best Practices (PMBP) focused on program goals
- Manage site operations of a small Boeing facility in California, MD
- Interface cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to define and evaluate forward business planning, IRAD, capital, and program priorities
- Oversee and be accountable for the quality and safety of the products and facility
- Support management of staffing and day-to-day logistics for Acoustic Programs
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):
- Bachelors' degree or higher
- Candidates must have 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'
- Knowledge of and experience with Program Management Best Practices
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal
- Experience organizing and managing facility or laboratory records
- Experience preparing and presenting succinctly to executives, senior leadership, and external customers
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 3+ years of site and/or team leadership experience
- Experience with anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), or maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems
- Experience with and/or support of multiple platforms used to support underwater acoustics, including P-3, P-8A, MH-60R, submarines, and Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UAVs)
- Experience with export-related material and international customers
- Experience on a U.S. Navy program
- Experience with SE/SW execution lifecycle
Benefits: 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.