Product Team Lead Senior Manager | Ground Segment

Product Team Lead Senior Manager | Ground Segment

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Product Team Lead Senior Manager to support the Ground Segment on the Air Proprietary 1 Program. As one of the most cutting-edge aerospace programs in the industry, the Air Proprietary 1 Program is at the forefront of innovation and technology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace engineering. In this role, you will be part of a high performing, cross functional team building next generation, state-of-the-art capability. This role is located in Berkeley, MO.

This position will directly report to the Air Proprietary 1 Chief Engineer, indirectly report to the Air Proprietary 1 Program Manager and will be a member of the Program leadership team. This position will plan, organize and direct all activities for design, development, fabrication and delivery of the Ground Segment. A successful candidate will have familiarity with development, integration and production of ground segment hardware and software, as well as technical planning and cost/schedule management. As Product Team lead, the successful candidate will hold Responsibility, Accountability & Authority (RAA) to complete all ground segment statement of work and deliverables for the program.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct and ensure technical excellence of all work associated with Ground Segment contracted requirements and deliverables.
• Work with applicable subject matter experts to define Ground Segment technical approaches and ensure adherence to applicable engineering standards and processes.
• Work closely with all applicable functions and other program product teams to provide necessary people/skills, facility and information technology resources to execute statement of work according to cost and schedule commitments.
• Provide managerial leadership in steering the development of Secure DevSecOps software pipelines for the streamlined delivery of ground systems capabilities ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in achieving established goals.
• Provide managerial and technical leadership in the development of ground command and control and mission planning solutions utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering Development.
• Provide technical subcontract management for all Ground Segment supplier activities.
• Establish strong relationships with program customers and stakeholders.
• Orchestrate collaborative sessions, facilitating discussions among government customers, pilots, and product engineers to refine program requirements and enhance product designs.
• Establish and execute team operating rhythm and integrate with program operating rhythm to align teammates and efficiently disseminate information/direction.
• Develop, track and communicate metrics to quantify technical and business performance, and organize all cost account management and analysis for the Ground Segment Product Team.
• Proactively perform risk, issue and opportunity management.
• Guide and mentor cross-functional teams to drive innovation in the development of ground systems hardware and software solutions.
• Strategize and implement product portfolio planning, including the development of product and capability roadmaps.
• Develop and perpetuate a team culture of transparency, collaboration and inclusion.
• The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to:
  • Prioritizing the development and career growth of his/her employees and team.
  • Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring.
  • Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking out different perspectives, speaking up with ideas or concerns, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders.
  • Ensuring a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns as soon as they are known.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically 15% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experie