Operational Excellence Manager

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 Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) organization is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to join the Projects, Assets, Construction & Engineering (PACE) Operational Excellence team.

The Operational Excellence Manager will lead four growing functions within the Operational Excellence team. The ideal candidate is a strategic, multidisciplinary leader with a proven ability to align analytics, communications, program management, Lean transformation, and technology enablement to support enterprise objectives and continuous improvement.

This opportunity is available at any of the following Boeing locations: Arlington, VA; Auburn, WA; Bellevue, WA;  Colorado Springs, CO; El Segundo, CA, Everett, WA; Hazelwood, MO; Huntington Beach, CA; Huntsville, AL; Long Beach, CA; Mesa, AZ; North Charleston, SC; Oklahoma City, OK; Plano, TX; Renton, WA; Ridley Park, PA; San Antonio, TX; Seal Beach, CA; Seattle, WA or Tukwila, WA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and execution of key PACE organizational initiatives

• Lead a diverse portfolio of capabilities focused on delivering cross-functional, enterprise-wide solutions

• Build analytics capabilities to support data-driven decision-making

• Drive enterprise communications to keep stakeholders informed and aligned

• Advance Lean thinking and help shape the enterprise Lean vision

• Oversee technology improvement efforts, including AI tools, new technology onboarding, and digital ecosystem enhancements

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders, peers, the PACE leadership team and direct reports

• Coach, mentor and motivate employees to develop skills, advance careers, and sustain high performance

• Translate strategy into measurable, achievable outcomes in a complex and ambiguous environment

• Lead team goals and priorities, providing direction and oversight

• Domestic travel up to 10%

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):

• 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”

• Experience using LEAN Manufacturing and/or Continuous Improvement practices and tools in the workplace

• Experience in operations, facilities management, maintenance, manufacturing, construction projects and/or project management

• Experience with business requirements and analysis on teams and projects that involve building automation systems, facilities management and/or Real Estate COEs

• Up to 10% domestic travel

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Experience as a manager and/or leader in a Data Science, Analytics, and Reporting role or equivalent in large and global organization(s)

• Experience in developing and delivering key PACE initiatives with accurate, timely and clear communication

• Experience working independently and managing assigned tasks with minimal supervision

• Experience with applying strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and process work

• Experience with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines independently

Conflict of Interest:

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

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

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: $110,500 - $172,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 11, 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.