Business Operations Specialist Manager L

Business Operations Specialist Manager L

This manager will provide Business Operations leadership in support of the Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Process, Tools and Affordability (PT&A) organization. The PT&A organization works with BCA Functions and Programs to ensure all Commercial Airplanes computing processes and tools support entry into service for new programs, sustaining support and planned rate increases. This organization is also responsible for leading the Affordability initiative in support of all new airplanes and major derivatives. This Manager will work with Boeing Commercial Airplane (BCA) program and functional leadership ensure program level plans and schedules are consistent with Business Operations processes for managing cross-functional commitments. Creation and management of the Management Information System (MIS) that will enable program leadership to understand progress to plan and actions necessary to stay on plan. Presentation of recommended plans to executive leadership to gain approval. Authorization of work to execute approved plans in accordance with approved Business Operations processes. Management of the PT&A Long Range Business Plan process and integration of Program Management Best Practices (PMBP). Hiring and management of staff necessary to execute the above responsibilities. This position will have the authority to make any and all decisions necessary to execute responsibilities outlined above, consistent with limits that may be placed upon such activities. This position is accountable to the PT&A Director of Business Operations for results. Key Skills and Attributes include: Think strategically and analyze strategic alternatives. Convert strategy into actionable plans. Work across organizational boundaries to drive commitment and execution. Must have 5-10 years of management, or equivalent experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with senior executives.

Boeing Leadership Attributes

• Charts the Course
Starts with the customer ends with the customer. Translates strategy into actionable objectives and plans. Communicates clearly at one-on-one and group levels. Conveys sense of purpose and mission that motivates others. Maintains direction, balancing big-picture concern with day-to-day issues.

• Delivers Results
Keeps his/her promises. Does not rationalize shortfalls and is accountable. Demonstrates strong operational skills. Marshals the other Leadership Attributes in meeting commitments. Capitalizes on unanticipated opportunities and changing circumstances to meet commitments.

• Finds a Way
Continuously monitors customers and operations to spot issues. Faces reality and adjusts to keep commitments. Models confidence that sees change as opportunities. Uses Boeing complexity as leverage, not an excuse.

• Inspires Others
Energizes, excites, and motivates others. Creates and models a confident and winning atmosphere. Builds teams whose impact is far greater than the sum of their parts. Inspires in ways that are consistent with Boeing's values. Celebrates success and learns from disappointments. Creates an atmosphere where all see opportunities to stretch, take risks, create, contribute and learn.

• Lives the Boeing Values
Models, leads and is committed to the Boeing values, principles and business-conduct policies. Earns the trust and respect of all Boeing stakeholders. Ensures effective business, compliance and financial controls. Promotes integrity in all that we do. Demonstrates commitment to and takes advantage of diversity. Creates an environment of respect and inclusion. Does not use abusive or intimidating behavior. Bounds vigorous pursuit of individual and business objectives with overall interest and reputation of the company.

• Sets High Expectations
Sets high expectations rooted in ensuring competitiveness. Sets high expectations for him/herself first. Has courage to raise the bar continuously/routinely. Holds self and others accountable for continuous improvement. Communicates expectations directly, openly and effectively. Shows people and teams how to reach (acts as a coach).

Competencies
General

• Build Positive Relationships
Proactively builds effective working relationships with fellow middle managers and other people throughout the organization. Solicits and provides information to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others' ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand pertaining to the organization. Places higher priority on team and organization goals than on own goals. Gains agreement from partners and fellow middle managers to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; uses sound rationale to explain value of actions. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.

• Building Organizational Talent
Determines and advises own team and other middle managers on the mix and level of capability required by the business to support current and future objectives; assesses the key strengths and development opportunities of own and other groups; consistently and proactively identifies developmental assignments and the potential learning within the assignment; consistently and proactively matches assignments with individual developmental opportunities; provides high visibility to individuals with potential; offers challenging managerial assignments that build confidence and credibility; provides such individuals with a personal vision for this future; collaborates with other middle managers in aligning support systems, accountabilities, and incentives, which ensure a learning environment; proactively supports and advocates deserving individuals; guides the development of appropriate recognition, rewards, and resources for strong performers; when necessary, defends strong performers, even in the face of challenges; collaborates with other middle managers in establishing organizational systems to encourage talented individuals to remain within the organization; addresses individuals' needs for flexibility within the organizational structure; provides a clear career path for talented individuals that provides challenge and career satisfaction.

• Business (Operational) Acumen
Serves as a resource for knowledge of how the department and organization operates; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the department and organization. Understands Boeing products and services and how own department fits within the larger value stream. Demonstrates general awareness of competition. Understands how to accomplish tasks both through formal channels and the informal network.

• Cross Functional Partnerships
Analyzes the organization and own area to identify key relationships that should be initiated or improved to further the attainment of own area's goals; exchanges information with potential partner areas to clarify partnership benefits and potential problems; collaboratively determines the scope and expectations of the partnership so that both areas' needs can be met; collaboratively determines courses of action to realize mutual goals; facilitates agreement on each partner's responsibilities and needed support; places higher priority on organization's goals than on own area's goals; anticipates effects of own area's actions and decisions on partners; influences direct reports, own manager, and fellow middle managers to support partnership objectives; implements effective means for monitoring and evaluating the partnership process and the attainment of mutual goals.

• Establish Strategic Direction
Identifies/recognizes the need for additional information and obtains it by clearly describing what needs to be known and the means to obtain it. Asks relevant and specific questions of fellow middle managers, internal employees and customers to verify facts and obtain additional information. Organizes qualitative information and data to identify/explain trends, problems, and their causes; compares, contrasts, and combines information to identify underlying issues. Sees associations between seemingly independent problems or events to recognize trends, problems, and possible cause-effect relationships. Organizes and manipulates quantitative data to identify/explain trends and problems and their causes; generates options to achieve a long-range goal or vision. Develops decision criteria considering relevant factors (e.g., cost, benefits, risks, timing, buy-in, and organizational goals and values) and the decision's impact on employees, the company, and customers; considers the opportunities and risks associated with various options; selects the course of action with the highest probability of success. Analyzes short- and long-term strategic goals and determines long-range objectives; develops broad, initial timelines based on these strategic goals. Identifies the critical tasks and resources (including people) necessary to achieve the desired objectives; takes action to ensure superior execution.

• Planning And Organizing
Clearly defines and communicates more critical and less critical work group activities and assignments to department; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Identifies areas for improved resource allocation. Allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing own and others' work and communicates time allotments to involved parties; avoids scheduling conflicts. Provides direction to managers to better utilize internal and external resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools); coordinates with fellow middle level managers and external partners to improve organizational work flow. Sets example for managers by dealing with unexpected priorities effectively.

Technical

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Do you have a minimum of 5 years experience in management or leading cross functional teams?

Do you have demonstrated experience deploying Business Operations planning, commitment and control processes?

Do you have demonstrated skills working with senior executives?

Typical Education/Experience

Other Job related information

• Business Unit Commercial Airplanes
• Division Bca Engineering
• Program
• Job Type Management
• Experience Level Mid Level Manager
• US Person Status Required? Yes

Closing Date: 02/03/2012