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Business Operations Manager

Seattle, Washington
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

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.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Business Operations Manager to join our Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) team in Seattle, Washington.

This position will lead our Business Operations team that drives business integration, planning, and execution for our Flight Operations and other core statements of work within BT&E. This manager will lead a team of business operations specialists and staff analysts in Seattle, Charleston, St. Louis, and California. This position will work directly with high levels of executive leadership and will report to the BT&E BCA Test Programs, Flight Operations, and BT&E Core Support Business Operations Senior Manager.

A successful candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate effective problem-solving abilities. They will be able to manage tasks with accuracy, define processes, and collaborate clearly and professionally with team members at all levels.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manage a diverse and distributed team with complex statements of work across various BT&E organizations with competing priorities

  • Lead the application and execution of Program Management Best Practices

  • Ensure standard and consistent operating rhythm to address recurring and emergent priorities integrated with the appropriate stakeholders

  • Develop, integrate, and coordinate commitments with internal and external organizations to fulfill business goals, objectives and strategies

  • Identify, document, and ensure plans are in place to mitigate risks and issues, and capture opportunities

  • Identify and communicate cost, quality, schedule, and safety imperatives

  • Provide ongoing training and guidance to direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 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. Do you meet this requirement?

  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”

  • 1+ years of experience in management or leading teams

  • 3+ years of experience with business integration

  • 5+ years of experience working in a cross-functional environment with all levels in the business from individual contributors to executive leadership

  • 5+ years of experience with Project Planning, Scheduling, Project Management or related experience

  • 5+ years of experience producing and presenting presentations at the Executive level

  • 5+ years of experience collecting, interpreting data, and managing high level projects for Executives or Senior Leadership

  • 5+ years of experience developing and managing strong relationships with partners (internal and external), government and community customers, and representatives

  • Willing and able to travel domestically 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher

  • 3+ years of experience in management or leading teams

  • Experience in Business Operations

  • Experience in Flight Operations

  • Excellent business acumen, written and verbal skills, and ability to solve complex problems

  • 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

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.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Pay & Benefits:

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 Manager (Level K): $126,650 – $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 26, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

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.

About Boeing

Boeing

Boeing is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the world, supporting critical military, commercial aviation, space, and national security missions. With a long history of innovation, Boeing develops advanced aircraft, satellites, autonomous systems, defense platforms, and space technologies used by the U.S. military and allied partners worldwide. The company plays a major role in programs ranging from fighter aircraft and military helicopters to missile defense, space systems, and next-generation aviation technologies.

For job seekers, Boeing offers opportunities across nearly every area of aerospace and defense, including engineering, software development, cybersecurity, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, aviation maintenance, and defense operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, engineers, and candidates looking for mission-driven work with strong long-term career growth. Boeing also offers extensive training, leadership development, and opportunities to work on some of the most recognized aerospace programs in the world.

Unlike smaller defense firms focused on a single capability, Boeing provides employees exposure to a broad mix of commercial and defense technologies. Teams contribute to programs involving military aircraft, autonomous systems, satellites, advanced manufacturing, AI, and next-generation aerospace innovation. Employees often value the combination of large-scale engineering challenges, global impact, and the stability of a major industry leader.

As defense modernization, commercial aviation, and space investment continue to grow, Boeing remains one of the most recognized employers in aerospace and government contracting. For professionals seeking a mission-focused career with strong benefits, technical growth, and opportunities to work on world-changing technologies, Boeing continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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