Senior Quality Manager - Software Quality

Senior Quality Manager - Software Quality

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Manager - Software Quality Engineering to join our Quality & Lean Organization in Multiple Locations!   

This is an on-site position and may be located at one of the following locations: Berkeley, MO; Mesa, AZ or Ridley Park, PA. 

In this role you will lead large, complex organizational units focused on software quality across multiple programs and divisions. This strategic role shapes company-wide software quality strategy, policy, and enterprise-level initiatives with high visibility and business impact. 

Position Responsibilities:  

• Lead and develop a cross-functional team of managers and employees responsible for software quality engineering. 

• Define and execute organizational-level plans, policies, and strategies that drive software quality, safety, and compliance across the Company’s product lines. 

• Guide development of long-term business and technical strategies; influence company policy and recommendations for budgets, resource allocation, and risk management. 

• Oversee and approve enterprise-scale verification approaches, qualification strategies, and lifecycle processes for safety-critical and mission-critical systems. 

• Ensure alignment of supplier ecosystems and technical partners to organizational quality standards; own high-level supplier performance and escalation management.

• Lead high-impact continuous improvement initiatives (value stream assessments, enterprise automation strategy, cross-program defect elimination). 

• Serve as primary liaison with senior executives, customers, and external stakeholders on matters of organizational significance. 

• Set and monitor organization-wide KPIs for software quality, delivery risk, and compliance; ensure realistic budgets and schedules are set and met. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):  

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement 

• 5 + years managing managers (demonstrated leadership of multiple layers of management) 

• 5 + years of experience in software engineering, quality assurance, or related disciplines, with progressive leadership responsibilities 

• 5 + years of experience influencing executive decisions, shaping organizational policy, and delivering measurable enterprise improvements 

• 5 + years of experience demonstrating executive presence with exceptional written and oral communication skills; able to influence senior leaders, present complex technical/organizational matters clearly, and lead high-stakes discussions 

• 5+ years of experience managing large budgets, multi-program resource planning, and senior stakeholder communications 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):  

• Active U.S. security clearance 

• Experience with safety-critical development standards (e.g., DO-178B/C or equivalent) 

• Practical experience with Agile software development and CI/CD pipelines 

• Background in Software Quality Engineering practices (test strategy, test automation, static analysis, code reviews) 

• Familiarity with DevSecOps tooling and secure software development lifecycle (SAST/DAST, automated builds, artifact management) 

• Experience coordinating supplier quality assurance for embedded or avionics software 

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. 

Travel: 

This position may require up to 40% travel. 

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 pl