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Strategy and Business Development Senior Manager

Full Time

Location:
Seattle, Washington
Security Clearance:
Not Required

About Boeing

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

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 Global Services (BGS) has an exciting opportunity in the Parts and Distribution team for a Strategy and Business Development Senior Manager (Level M). This team is responsible for the strategy and growth of our parts and distribution business by identifying and unlocking new opportunities.

The Senior Manager will be responsible for managing a team of Strategy and Business Development specialists identifying, evaluating, and managing significant growth projects to bring new products and services to the market.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options:  Seattle, WA.

The Opportunity

  • Manage a team of talented Strategy and Business Development professionals

  • Identify, evaluate, recommend, and prioritize new business opportunities through organic and inorganic investments.

  • Define, develop, and deploy new products and services, and/or enhancements to existing products, to address customer needs by leveraging Boeing’s strengths and competitive advantages

  • Identify, validate, and implement appropriate business models, whether known or novel, to enable the success of new or enhanced Boeing products and services to address customer requirements and needs. Develop and lead collaboration with third parties where required to maximize value

  • Apply project management best practices, tools, and structure to lead integrated teams, including Finance, Supply Chain, Contracts, Sales, and Marketing

Must possess:

  • Growth mindset.  An action-oriented optimist grounded in reality that finds joy in developing themselves, teams, colleagues, and business through dedication and hard work.

  • Status quo agitator.  The ability to rapidly assess situations to build an understanding of strengths and weaknesses associated with existing business and operating models within a competitive market, then collaborate with others to chart a course towards what better could/should look like.

  • Diverse perspective.  Professional experiences that can translate to working effectively with teams from different divisions, functions and geographies to developing strategies.

  • Proactive amidst ambiguity.  A track record of driving business impact through creative solutions even when certain elements are complex or ambiguous. 

  • Enhanced organizational skills: An ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects / workstreams at any given time

To thrive in the environment, you should be able to:

  • Manage a team of experienced professionals

  • Work effectively with cross-functional teams and executive leadership in a matrix organization

  • Manage multiple high priority projects simultaneously

  • Constructively engage with colleagues across the enterprise

  • Dealing with a highly ambiguous business environment

  • Communicate effectively and skillfully present to senior audiences including management and executive leadership team

  • Understanding of the current commercial aerospace services market landscape, specifically the commercial parts market.

  • Understanding Boeing’s existing services portfolio, market positioning, organizational structure and stakeholders.

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.

Required Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher, with a minimum of 12 plus years of work experience

  • 7+ years of experience in Strategy, Business Development, Corporate Development, Sales, or Supplier Management

  • 5+ years of experience in Aerospace

  • 3+ years of formal management experience

  • Ability to travel to support business and team requirements (approximately 10%-25%)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • MBA highly desired

  • Business Development

  • Strategy or Consulting experience

  • Commercial aviation aftermarket, parts and distribution experience

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: 186,150 – 251,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 27, 2025

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.