Senior Engagement Leader (Program Management)

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 Aviation Business Solutions (ABS) is seeking a (Senior) Engagement Leader / Program Management Specialist to join our high-performing team.  This position will focus on supporting our P&L organization within Boeing Global Services (BGS).

Successful Engagement Leaders are those with demonstrated leadership experience in the aviation industry that exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset, possess aviation business and technical expertise, and utilize collaborative approaches to problem solving. They must also be able to listen carefully, pay deep attention to detail and communicate effectively at all levels of management.

Our current team of high-caliber Engagement Leaders leverage Boeing's unique Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) knowledge, vast technical knowledge and airline expertise to deliver strategic operational and technical solutions to aviation operators (Commercial and Business Aviation), airports, and maintenance providers globally.  Our core business strategy is to assist and support our customers in developing or improving their business processes to achieve optimal operational efficiency along with the business transformations and change management necessary to sustain that performance. In order to be successful in this role, one must think entrepreneurially, create new ways to expand and grow the business, and be personally driven to excel in their work.

Position Responsibilities:

The core responsibility of the Engagement Leader is to build relationships internally and externally, assess leads, identify opportunities for customers, develop solutions that include work scope, timing and pricing, win the contracts and execute to plan.  The ability to prospect (generate real opportunities), listen to customers and understand the value they are looking for, and successfully provide the services are all critical capabilities and necessary skills to succeed in this role.

Program Management:

• Consult directly with aviation clients to provide advisory services for complex aviation operations challenges
• Serve as the leader of the aviation client engagement to ensure client’s goals and objectives are met,
• Provide motivation to the engagement team, lead and mentor project managers and team members, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence by fostering a collaborative environment
• Lead, drive, and promote all phases of customer engagement opportunities (i.e., Assessment, Analysis, Solution Creation, and Implementation).
• Lead communications with project stakeholders, both internally and externally, including program status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop a comprehensive program plan including project timeline, deliverables, and necessary program resources
• Monitor and communicate program financial status to practice leadership
• Manage changes to scope, schedule and resources and communicate impact to program stakeholders
• Identifying gaps in Boeing’s capabilities pertaining to a customer’s needs, then develop and establish external partnerships to fill those gaps

Subject Matter Expertise:

• Conducting research, collecting data, performing analysis and utilizing tools and frameworks to formulate the highest possible value recommendations for our customers
• Identifying issues, forming hypotheses and using structured techniques to determine solutions and provide objective recommendations with a definitive implementation plan
• Communicating directly with Government / Regulatory agency leadership as needed in support of an engagement

Thought Leadership:

• Contribute to thought leadership of the practice by conducting research and providing insights into industry trends
• Drive innovative ideas and insights within the industry by developing thought leadership material (white papers, case studies, etc.) and speaking at industry events
• Position the organization as a leading authority and trusted voice in aviation optimization
• Engage and communicate effectively with aviation customer’s C-Suite, Executives, and other Senior Leaders to understand their current challenges, gain industry insight, and become a trusted advisor

Sales:

• Building direct relationships with team leaders and members within BCA / BGS Sales and Marketing
• Prospecting effectively by building a strong network both inside and outside Boeing
• Creating and developing business opportunities from leads with Sales and Aviation Business Solutions Principals
• Identifying, leveraging and monetizing existing capabilities within Boeing that solve customer challenges
• Generating Sales Letters describing specific ABS service offerings of quantifiable value to customers. This includes tailoring of services and associated pricing to meet customer needs
• Identifying and driving additional revenue opportunities during an established customer engagement (cross-sell / up-sell)

Other Activities:

• Working with a high level of autonomy (minimal supervision) while staying within Boeing’s policies and procedures
• Supporting ABS leadership on special assignments
• Travelling, both Domestically and Internationally to support projects and other business activities

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 15 or more years' related work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction, adhering to timeline and budget, and meeting client goals and objectives
• Minimum 10 years airline/aerospace industry experience
• 7-10 years in an aviation operations management role, ideally director, vice president, or above
• Demonstrated understanding of industry regulations, primarily EASA and/or FAA.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Professional license, such as pilot or dispatcher
• Prior management consulting experience
• Data modeling and Analytics experience
• Working virtually and effectively using computer and communication tools

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.

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: 127,500 – 197,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 15, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.