Expert Business Operations Specialist

Expert Business Operations Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking an Expert Business Operations Specialist to support the Production AI Strategy team within the Manufacturing & Safety organization based in Everett, Washington on First Shift.

This role requires a highly skilled individual contributor who will lead and facilitate the development, integration, and execution of strategic business programs and plans supporting AI-driven production initiatives.

You will be instrumental in guiding large-scale, complex plans that align with Boeing’s broader manufacturing and production goals. The position emphasizes expert program and project management discipline, business case development, risk mitigation, and executive-level communications.

Position Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution 

• Guide and facilitate the development, integration, and alignment of business operations programs and plans related to AI strategies in production.
• Lead sourcing strategies, cost imperatives, and deployment impact analysis to support work authorization and commitment planning.
• Drive coordination across internal and external business partners, ensuring alignment and compliance with broad-level business strategies set by executive leadership.
• Develop and refine business cases to support strategic investments in AI manufacturing technologies, leveraging quantitative and qualitative analyses.

Program & Project Management 

• Provide expert oversight on complex program management activities using Boeing’s Program Management Best Practices (PMBP).
• Support, cultivate, and maintain the Product Development Integrated Master Plan (MPP & IMP) within the AI Production Strategy context.
• Lead status reporting and visibility systems to track commitments, performance, risks, and compliance to plan.
• Identify and address risks and opportunities, recommending mitigation strategies to senior leadership.

Business Operations Leadership 

• Deliver coaching and guidance to less experienced team members to build organizational capability and ensure continuity of excellence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive management, representing leadership interests in communicating policies, strategies, and operational direction related to AI initiatives in manufacturing.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across product development, supply chain, engineering, and production to integrate AI strategy effectively.

Data Analytics & IT Integration 

• Leverage data analytics, automation, and IT system knowledge to support AI deployment and process improvements.
• Collaborate with IT and data architecture teams to align AI strategy with Boeing's evolving technology systems.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years’ experience in program and project management, utilizing standard project management tools and best practices
• 10+ years of deep expertise in business operations processes including but not limited to: Management Systems & Integration (MS&I), Risk Management, Baseline Management, Program/Project Management
• 10+ years of experience working within complex, multi-business-unit environments with broad stakeholder engagement
• Proven ability to develop detailed and compelling business cases to support large initiatives

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• In-depth knowledge of Boeing production systems, product development processes, and value streams (sales, engineering, supply chain, production)
• Experience in strategic application of Artificial Intelligence for manufacturing and production settings
• Working knowledge of IT system architectures and how they support manufacturing operations
• Skilled in data analytics, automation, and translating data insights into strategic business decisions
• Familiarity with Boeing's Program Management Best Practices (PMBP)
• Strong leadership communication skills, capable of influencing and interacting effectively with senior and executive leadership
• Bachelor’s degree or Higher

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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. 

Total Rewards: 

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.  

Summary pay range:

$156,400 - 172,960

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

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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