Business Operations Specialist

Boeing Global Engineering is seeking a Business Operations Specialist to partner with the Türkiye Site Director and site leadership to deliver day-to-day business operations and engineering support in Istanbul. This role combines LRBP and capacity forecasting, cross-site process integration, and hands-on project planning and execution to ensure the site meets ET&T KPIs, aligns headcount and utilization to multi-year plans, and delivers program commitments across multiple platforms and systems. 

Travels: occasional travel to other Boeing locations in Europe and the U.S. to support integration and cross-site activities 

Job Responsibilities and Impact 

• Lead and drive the development and delivery of comprehensive project plans and schedules across support programs for multiple platforms and systems, ensuring predictable execution and measurable outcomes 

• Own Long Range Business Planning (LRBP) inputs and forecasts: gather and align inputs from BU leads, HR, and Finance; ensure assumptions are transparent, traceable, and actionable 

• Create and maintain leadership-ready dashboards, site-level performance metrics, and clear management reports; define, document, and continuously improve project metrics and KPIs to support data-driven decisions 

• Coordinate capacity planning and utilization reviews; run operating rhythm logistics (meetings, readouts, materials) and ensure timely closure of action items to maintain operational discipline 

• Lead trade studies and support engineering change proposals; document baseline support concepts and proactively escalate or resolve inconsistencies to protect schedule, cost, and quality 

• Design, lead, and execute test plans to validate supportability and verify that support requirements align with product design and lifecycle needs 

• Apply quantitative and statistical analysis to collect, prepare, and interpret data; deliver insights that reduce risk and guide strategic choices 

• Manage risks and change: document changes, adapt plans, and communicate status and impacts to stakeholders in a structured and timely manner 

• Develop and maintain internal processes and documentation; provide training, coaching, and practical support to uplift team capabilities and standardize best practices 

• Serve as the local Process & Tools subject-matter contact: enable global process adoption, coordinate cross-site business operations, and drive continuous improvement across functions 

Why this role matters 

• Be part of a structured, engineering-focused environment where precise planning, accountability, and continuous improvement are rewarded 

• Make tangible impact on program performance, operational readiness, and long-term business planning 

• Collaborate with cross-functional experts and grow your leadership and technical influence across sites and disciplines 

Basic Qualifications (Required skills/experience): 

• 6+ years of experience in project management, operations, planning, or program coordination in aerospace, defense, or complex engineering environments 

• Experience with project scheduling, risk management, and proven record of project deliveries 

• Experience working in matrixed/global organizations and supporting senior leadership 

• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel; experience building dashboards and leadership-ready materials 

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across functions and geographies 

• Comfortable working with ambiguity and translating LRBP/strategic inputs into operational plans 

• Fluency in written and verbal English 

• Existing rights to work in Turkey 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience): 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field 

• Project management certification (PMP, PMI, PMBOK, PRINCE2, or equivalent) 

• Knowledge of both waterfall and agile project management methods 

• Demonstrated experience in multinational teams 

• High dependability, initiative, adaptability, decision-making, and problem-solving skills 

• Additional language skills a plus 

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