http://www.flightglobal.com/jobsFlight Jobshttp://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/engineering-multi-skill-manager-l-al-alabama-200645410.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:34:45 +0000186180Leads Secure Border Initiative (SBInet) Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) Management. Builds, implements, matures and maintains the processes and tools used to identify, assess, and track the program's risks, issues and opportunities. Managing a small team responsible for the day to day RIO operations at the program level and interfacing closely with program teams. 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 and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates team members. 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  Build Positive Relationships Proactively builds effective working relationships with fellow middle managers and other people throughout the organization. Solicits and provides information to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand pertaining to the organization. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Gains agreement from partners and fellow middle managers to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; uses sound rationale to explain value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.  Business (Operational) Acumen Serves as a resource for knowledge of how the department and organization operates; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the department and organization. Understands Boeing products and services and how own department fits within the larger value stream. Demonstrates general awareness of competition. Understands how to accomplish tasks both through formal channels and the informal network.  Cross Functional Partnerships Analyzes the organization and own area to identify key relationships that should be initiated or improved to further the attainment of own area's goals; exchanges information with potential partner areas to clarify partnership benefits and potential problems; collaboratively determines the scope and expectations of the partnership so that both areas' needs can be met; collaboratively determines courses of action to realize mutual goals; facilitates agreement on each partner's responsibilities and needed support; places higher priority on organization's goals than on own area's goals; anticipates effects of own area's actions and decisions on partners; influences direct reports, own manager, and fellow middle managers to support partnership objectives; implements effective means for monitoring and evaluating the partnership process and the attainment of mutual goals.  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.  Work Standards Establishes criteria and/or work procedures for self and direct reports to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of own or other's the work is neglected; provides middle level management expertise to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments. Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative) of one's own work as well as that of direct reports; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts, and delegates when appropriate. Empowers and supports others in accepting responsibility. Holds others accountable for agreed upon responsibility. Technical  Engineering Processes In-depth knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines. In-depth knowledge of the interaction between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes. Provides advice and support to other management personnel.  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.  Process Management Skills Complete ability to determine the process to be used to accomplish goals, properly document processes, know how to organize people and activities, understand how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow, identify opportunities for synergy and integration, and simplify complex processes.  Process Measurement Complete ability to identify and create qualitative or quantitative measures of success and failure. Ability to select the key parameters and develop standards to monitor progress, provide updates of performance, and plot trends over time.  Risk Mgmt & Tech Ready Assess Thorough knowledge and understanding of the methodology and processes associated with risk management (including Technology Readiness Assessments), opportunity management, and issues management. Ability to: identify and/or solicit potential risks, opportunities and issues across multiple disciplines; understand design constraints (technical, cost & schedule) sufficiently to validate/guide other groups' risk mitigation plans, opportunity realization plans, and issue resolution plans; help select/recommend the best plan for mitigating risks, realizing opportunities, and resolving issues; and establish appropriate performance tracking metrics to track risks, opportunities, and issues burndown over time. Ability to effectively utilize risk / opportunity/ issues management tools (e.g., iso-risk charts/plots and waterfall) to support program/project execution. Typical Education/Experience   Other Job related information   Demonstrated experience implementing a shared process across multiple disciplines and work locations and experience with the Boeing Opportunity, Risk and Issue System (BORIS) is desired. Some travel will be required. The successful candidate must currently possess or be able to favorably pass a background investigation, with approval from Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Security Programs Division. To expedite this approval process, prefer applicants with a Current Secret Clearance or equivalent (Refer to Security Clearance Definitions link above) - Applicants must clearly identify their Security Clearance Level, Investigation Type and Investigation Date on their resume. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/iss-engineering-multi-skill-manager-l-tx-texas-200642466.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 10:17:22 +0000181115Manage the ISS Common Docking Systems team through the development and delivery of an ISS Docking Adapter and the development of an International Docking System for all NASA Constellation Vehicles and utilized by International Partner. This position will lead the ISS Docking Adapter, Avionics upgrades, Common Docking System Design, and International Docking Standards efforts. The Common Docking System Manager will: Lead a multi-skilled Integrated Product Team (IPT) in defining, developing, verifying and delivering hardware to enhance the capability of the ISS and NASA constellation. Implement and utilize Earned Value Management to ensure successful project performance. Interact regularly with and report to Vehicle Integration & Operations Director, and the ISS Program Management Team. Fully utilize the Boeing Lean methodologies to ensure continuous improvement in processes, product quality and timeliness. Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, 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 first-level managers. 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 Business (Operational) Acumen Serves as a resource for knowledge of how the department and organization operates; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the department and organization. Understands Boeing products and services and how own department fits within the larger value stream. Demonstrates general awareness of competition. Understands how to accomplish tasks both through formal channels and the informal network. 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. Project Management Oversees execution of comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules created by direct reports. Supports direct reports in management of complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi-regional and international activities. Provides guidance to direct reports in identifying project resource requirements and aids in integration of multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Provides tools and training to project managers to help streamline project management processes. Ensures collaboration of project managers with others on the most complex projects assigned. Fosters collaboration with fellow middle managers and across work functions to ensure that organizational resources are maximized. Maintains continuous communication with project managers to identify and resolve any issues to ensure the successful completion of multiple projects. Technical Boeing Knowledge Advanced, expert knowledge of Boeing's organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform responsibilities. Advises or provides support to first level managers, direct subordinates, and matrixed employees to successfully navigate the organization. Budget Management Thorough knowledge of budget management principles and practices. Influencing Others Demonstrates ability to state what is needed to persuade and convince others without causing defensiveness and to inspire others to take action. Builds relationships to gain support and commitment from others, promotes ideas with enthusiasm, conviction and assertiveness. Provides compelling rationale for arguments and uses appropriate level of persistence on complex activities. Process Management Skills Complete ability to determine the process to be used to accomplish goals, properly document processes, know how to organize people and activities, understand how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow, identify opportunities for synergy and integration, and simplify complex processes. Process Measurement Complete ability to identify and create qualitative or quantitative measures of success and failure. Ability to select the key parameters and develop standards to monitor progress, provide updates of performance, and plot trends over time. Project Leadership Ability to assign responsibilities and work tasks as a project leader in support of the overall project. Ability to lead and provide advice to subordinate managers on the activities and resources of assigned projects. Typical Education/Experience Other Job related information Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and proven experience, Master's with proven experience or PhD with proven experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. http://www.flightglobal.com/jobs/job/engineering-multi-skill-manager-united-kingdom-200641914.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009 14:04:57 +0000179631THIS POSITION IS NOT SUITABLE FOR US EMPLOYEES SEEKING EXPAT ASSIGNMENTS. The successful candidate for this position will report to the Boeing Defence UK Chief Engineer, and be responsible for overall engineering management of Boeing's UK programmes. Specific duties include: Conduct of technical reviews and tracking of technical performance measures across all defence programmes Establishment of standard performance and quality metrics, processes, and tools for Boeing Defence UK Liason with US engineering organisations to ensure consistency in engineering methodology across the enterprise Disposition "help-needed" requests originating within Boeing's UK Defence programmes Proposal and Capture Team support as required This leader will be responsible for the technical integrity of Boeing Defence UK programmes from their inception, through work with capture teams and contributions to proposal efforts, to deployment of programme start-up kits, to the ongoing oversight of executing programmes to ensure delivery of value to Boeing customers in the UK. Competencies   Presents higher level project information to senior level managers/executives to build their understanding of issues and capabilities as they relate to customer needs; responds quickly to meet significant customer needs and resolve problems Competencies   Provides direction for making customers and their needs a primary focus of action; considers how decisions/actions/plans will affect customers; actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs Competencies   Provides leadership on monitoring and evaluating customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction; participates in the development of customer feedback systems to gauge customer satisfaction and makes adjustments to service as indicated by feedback Competencies   Seeks and expands on original ideas, and contributes knowledge and experience regarding issues at hand that pertain to Boeing Defence UK programmes Competencies   Sets high expectations, finds a way to keep commitments, delivers results, and inspires others Competencies   Skill and experience in exerting influence in the development of overall objectives and long term goals of the organisation Competencies   Skilled in advising subordinates to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems. Directly participates in establishing and administering multiple projects. Develops and administers budgets, schedules and performance standards Competencies   Solicits and provides information to clarify situations Competencies   Thorough knowledge and experience with the methodology associated with risk management, opportunity management, and issue management. Ability to identify and effectively address risks, opportunities, and issues Competencies   Understanding and experience in proactively building effective working relationships with fellow managers and others throughout the organisation Competencies   Ability to accomplish results through subordinate supervisor or specialist employees Competencies   Acquires and deploys an expert knowledge of Boeing's organisations, processes, policies and procedures Competencies   Comfortable with frequent contact with senior / executive managers and customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements or contractual clarifications Competencies   Consistently and proactively recognises a wide range of issues, problems or opportunities and determines whether action is needed Competencies   Consistently formulates clear decision criteria; consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time Competencies   Consistently identifies the need for, and collects information to better understand issues, problems and opportunities Competencies   Consistently identifies the need for, and collects information to better understand, issues, problems and opportunities Competencies   Creates relevant options for addressing problems / opportunities and achieving desired outcomes Competencies   Integrates complex information from a variety of sources; detects trends, associations and cause-effect relationships Competencies   Knowledge of policies and procedures that typically affect subordinate organisational units Competencies   Knowledge of skills and abilities required by subordinate employees to accomplish organisational responsibilities Competencies   Leads implementation of technical improvement initiatives, including Lean+, within executing programmes Typical Education/Experience   Typical Education and/or Experience The position requires a British citizen or one who has British SC-level security clearance. Significant senior level experience is preferred. First or Higher Degree with experience in Systems Engineering is required; Higher Degree is preferred. This position requires a Chartered Engineer. Other Job related information   THIS POSITION IS NOT SUITABLE FOR US-BASED EMPLOYEES SEEKING EXPAT ASSIGNMENTS. Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for an international, locally hired position. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Make sure you list all of the Countries in which you are a citizen. You must currently be SC cleared or have the ability / entitlement to be SC cleared in the UK. If you have work authorization for a country that you are not a citizen of, please explain this on the top of your resume. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll. Only in-country relocation is approved. *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process.