Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing employees and managers responsible for all configuration management on the GMD Program. Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives. Acquires resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates employees and managers. Directs teams responsible for change processing (Technical, administration and change Boards), hardware and software configuration management, facility configuration management, drawing and document check and release, reviews and audits, and health and status metrics. Manager is responsible for reporting issues and metrics to the Program Directors (Boeing and Government).
Position requires: Strong knowledge and experience in CM processes and systems, and recent program experience. Requires general knowledge of the interaction between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business). Must have general knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology). Must have the skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the work group level.
Prefer: experience on multi-company, geographically-dispersed and collaborative teams/programs; experience working closely with the customer in a collaborative partnership environment; exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills in conjunction with excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills.
Boeing Leadership Attributes
Charts the Course
Starts with the customer ends with the customer. Translates strategy into actionable objectives and plans. Communicates clearly at one-on-one and group levels. Conveys sense of purpose and mission that motivates others. Maintains direction, balancing big-picture concern with day-to-day issues.
Delivers Results
Keeps his/her promises. Does not rationalize shortfalls and is accountable. Demonstrates strong operational skills. Marshals the other Leadership Attributes in meeting commitments. Capitalizes on unanticipated opportunities and changing circumstances to meet commitments.
Finds a Way
Continuously monitors customers and operations to spot issues. Faces reality and adjusts to keep commitments. Models confidence that sees change as opportunities. Uses Boeing complexity as leverage, not an excuse.
Inspires Others
Energizes, excites, and motivates others. Creates and models a confident and winning atmosphere. Builds teams whose impact is far greater than the sum of their parts. Inspires in ways that are consistent with Boeing's values. Celebrates success and learns from disappointments. Creates an atmosphere where all see opportunities to stretch, take risks, create, contribute and learn.
Lives the Boeing Values
Models, leads and is committed to the Boeing values, principles and business-conduct policies. Earns the trust and respect of all Boeing stakeholders. Ensures effective business, compliance and financial controls. Promotes integrity in all that we do. Demonstrates commitment to and takes advantage of diversity. Creates an environment of respect and inclusion. Does not use abusive or intimidating behavior. Bounds vigorous pursuit of individual and business objectives with overall interest and reputation of the company.
Sets High Expectations
Sets high expectations rooted in ensuring competitiveness. Sets high expectations for him/herself first. Has courage to raise the bar continuously/routinely. Holds self and others accountable for continuous improvement. Communicates expectations directly, openly and effectively. Shows people and teams how to reach (acts as a coach).
Competencies
General
Adaptability
Understands and is generally involved in guiding changes in own and fellow middle managers' work and situations; explains the logic or basis for change to first level managers, fellow middle managers, and employees throughout the organization; acts as a resource on information about changes affecting own and fellow middle managers' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow middle managers and external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Advises fellow middle managers and other internal employees in effective communication techniques
Customer Focus
Provides middle management direction for making customers and their needs a primary focus of direct report's job activities and actions; considers how direct report's decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; presents higher level project information to senior level managers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities as they relate to customer needs; considers how project level decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve problems; provides middle level leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs; participate in the development of customer feedback systems to gauge customer satisfaction and makes adjustments to service as indicated by feedback.
Decision Making
Consistently and proactively recognizes a wide range of issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed; consistently identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities; integrates complex information from a variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; consistently formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option; consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time; consistently includes fellow middle managers and employees across the organization in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Technical
Engr Knowledge/Comprehension
Thorough knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems. The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables.
Product Life-cycle
In-depth knowledge of product lifecycle, including development, deployment, modification and support. Provides advice to subordinate managers.
Typical Education/Experience
Other Job related information
Prefer Bachelor's degree and 15 years' related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Configuration Management certification a plus. Boeing offers programs to support career advancement and learning opportunities and technologically challenging assignments. This position offers an opportunity for employees to also enjoy the advantages of living and working in Huntsville. Missile defense and space exploration are at the heart of this community, where there are more engineers per capita than anywhere else in the nation. Huntsville offers a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities, and the natural beauty of the area provides unlimited opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, outdoor exploration and water sports on the Tennessee River.
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