Senior Program Management Specialist (AvOps)

Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing's Aviation Business Solutions (ABS) is seeking a Senior Engagement Leader / Program Management Specialist to join our high-performing team. This position will focus on supporting our P&L organization within Boeing Global Services (BGS).
Successful Engagement Leaders are those with demonstrated leadership experience in the aviation industry that exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset, possess aviation business and technical expertise, and utilize collaborative approaches to problem solving. They must also have the ability to listen carefully, pay deep attention to detail and communicate effectively at all levels of management.
Our current team of high-caliber Engagement Leaders leverage Boeing's unique Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) knowledge, vast technical knowledge and airline expertise to deliver strategic operational and technical solutions to aviation operators (Commercial and Business Aviation), airports, and maintenance providers globally. Our core business strategy is to assist and support our customers in developing or improving their business processes to achieve optimal operational efficiency along with the business transformations and change management necessary to sustain that performance. In order to be successful in this role, one must think entrepreneurial, create new ways to expand and grow the business, and be personally driven to excel in their work.
This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and does not require applicants to live in Seattle, WA.
Position Responsibilities

• The core responsibility of the Engagement Leader is to build relationships internally and externally, assess leads, identify opportunities for customers, develop solutions that include work scope, timing and pricing, win the contracts and execute to plan.
• The ability to prospect (generate real opportunities), listen to customers and understand the value they are looking for, and successfully provide the services are all critical capabilities and necessary skills to succeed in this role.

Program Management:

• Consult directly with aviation clients to provide advisory services for complex aviation operations challenges
• Serve as the leader of the aviation client engagement to ensure client's goals and objectives are met,
• Provide motivation to the engagement team, lead and mentor project managers and team members, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence by fostering a collaborative environment
• Lead, drive, and promote all phases of customer engagement opportunities (i.e., Assessment, Analysis, Solution Creation, and Implementation).
• Lead communications with project stakeholders, both internally and externally, including program status, risks, issues, and mitigation plan to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop a comprehensive program plan including project timeline, deliverables, and necessary program resources
• Monitor and communicate program financial status to practice leadership
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and resources and communicate impact to program stakeholders

Subject Matter Expertise:

• Identifying gaps in Boeing's capabilities pertaining to a customer's needs, then establish and develop external partnerships to fill those gaps

Thought Leadership:

• Communicating directly with Government / Regulatory agency leadership as needed in support of an engagement

Other Activities:

• Supporting ABS leadership on special assignments
• Traveling, both Domestically and Internationally to support projects and other business activities

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 15 or more years' related work experience or a Master's degree with minimum 12 or more years' related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction, adhering to timeline and budget, and meeting client goals and objectives
• Minimum 10 years airline/aerospace industry experience
• 7-10 years in an aviation operations management role, ideally director, vice president, or above
• Demonstrated understanding of industry regulations, primarily EASA and/or FAA.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Professional license, such as pilot or dispatcher
• Prior management consulting experience
• Data modeling and Analytics experience
• Working virtually and effectively using computer and communication tools

Typical Education & Experience:

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.).

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: 168,300 - 227,700
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 21, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.