Information Technology Senior Manager

Information Technology Senior Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is seeking an Information Technology Senior Manager to join the SAP S/4 Program Delivery Office (PDO) to execute and deliver Finance Foundation/Central Finance S/4 capabilities using the SAP Activate methodology in either Dallas, TX; Plano, TX; Seattle, WA; Berkeley, MO; or Everett, WA.

The Program Manager will lead the program using industry program-management best practices and the SAP Activate framework. This role will integrate program components across a multi-stakeholder environment to deliver a large-scale, transformational change. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience planning and directing complex business-transformation initiatives and applying program-management standards to SAP S/4HANA programs of significant size and scope to ensure successful outcomes.

The PDO leader will define and secure critical resource plans — including required skills, system-integration functional expertise, technology and software, and other support needs — to achieve program objectives. This role is also accountable for regularly reporting program progress to Program Leadership, executive management, and program partners at defined intervals.

The individual must be an expert in global organizational management, capable of leading teams distributed across multiple U.S. sites and international locations. Strong business acumen, exceptional collaboration and partnership skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders and cross-functional IT divisions in a high-pressure, highly skilled environment are essential.

Position Responsibilities:

• Define and implement a comprehensive Program Execution Plan, including integrated schedules, programmatic reviews, integrated resource management, resource-loaded schedules with dependencies, risk and issue assessment and mitigation, contract performance oversight, budget forecasting and financial performance management, program performance reporting, configuration management and control, program change management, and other integration governance activities

• Oversee efficient and effective Program Delivery Office (PDO) operations

• Establish and lead governance and PMO processes to manage the solution, decisions, deliverables, SAP Activate phases, schedule, resources, and costs

• Define, formalize, implement, and communicate project-level governance methods, tools, and processes

• Identify and document clear RAA and RACI matrices aligned to the program structure to ensure accountability for Solution Integration (SAP S/4HANA, legacy applications, data conversion), business and IT security and compliance, infrastructure support, testing, cutover, and organizational change management

• Conduct deep-dive analyses of existing and potential problem areas, develop corrective actions and mitigation plans, and drive follow-through to timely resolution

• Serve as the escalation and customer concern point for key project and program issues and risks

• Connect solution and delivery integration points across functional workstreams and technical disciplines to enable effective collaboration

• Develop realistic integrated project plans that are effort-loaded, resource-balanced, and dependency-mapped, and hold program teams accountable to on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery

• Ensure Program Lifecycle / SAP Activate phase deliverables are defined, baselined, produced, maintained, and communicated, including:

  • Test strategy and management (unit and system integration testing)

  • Data governance, cleansing, and reconciliation processes

  • System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and cutover planning

• Report progress and issues through internal and external channels, including Executive Steering Teams and other executive boards as required

• Develop, refine, QA, and communicate status reporting and program tracking outputs

• Define measures and metrics to manage scope burn-down and demonstrate progress via clear reporting

• Monitor KPI dashboards regularly and report deviations from plan

• Maintain cost estimates for business and functional resources; prepare inputs for business/functional and system integration resource requirements for inclusion in the Long-Range Business Plan (LRBP) submission to the PDO and Program Executive Director

• Drive day-to-day program decisions and resolve customer concerns

• Manage the Program Change Control process, including review and submission of change requests for schedule, resources, and scope adjustments

• Articulate, confirm, and communicate project goals, objectives, and critical path to project teams and partners

• Coordinate project and program events with the Organizational Change Management (OCM) team

• Conduct retrospectives and lessons-learned sessions, manage associated ceremonies, and track closure of action items

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 10+ years of experience working in a cross-functional environment with all levels in the business from individual contributors to executive leadership

• 10+ years of experience with Information Technology Program or Project Management

• 5+ years of experience with SAP Activate methodology/framework

• 5+ years of experience in organization management

• 5+ years of experience working within a global development team

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role leading global teams, initiatives, or projects to meet business objectives and influence change

• 5+ years of experience with Systems Applications and Processing (SAP), S/4 HANA

• Able to travel both domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience communicating effectively with multiple levels of an organization

• 5+ years of experience managing a team of SAP Technical project managers

• 5+ years of experience in Information Technology (IT) systems

• 3+ years of experience in the Digital Transformation Environment (DTE)

• 3+ years of experience mentoring, coaching, guiding, and leading teams

• Experience with the SAP Activate Methodology, system architecture, configuration, and administration

• Experience presenting to multiple audiences, including executive leadership

• SAP and other certification are a plus

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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: $191,250 - $277,150  

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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