Facilities Project Management

Boeing; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to lead facility layout planning, infrastructure strategy, and capital planning.

You will manage a team responsible for facilities planning and coordinate with Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, and Facilities to support site initiatives. The role combines office leadership with field time at the Spirit/Boeing Wichita site, offering growth within a dynamic, cross-functional environment and exposure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience managing people, teams, or major cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead production facility layout planning, site seating strategy, and infrastructure planning to support operational and production needs.
• Manage and develop a team responsible for facilities planning and coordination activities.
• Oversee capital expenditure planning, project tracking, and reporting for facilities-related initiatives.
• Serve as the focal point supporting Boeing Wichita integration efforts for Global Real Estate and Facilities workstreams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, and Facilities to support site planning and operational initiatives.
• Provide leadership and direction for facility-related projects to ensure alignment with business priorities and operational requirements.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities for facility improvements that increase operational efficiency and support production growth.
• Support long-term facility planning initiatives and campus space utilization strategies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Facilities planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

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.

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

If you are seeking a position with a team that promotes work/life balance, this Facilities Project Management role will be an excellent career step within a company experiencing tremendous growth. You will manage a team of experienced professionals who take accountability for their work - no micromanagement required - and spend part of your time in the office, along with some field time at the Spirit/Boeing Wichita site. If you enjoy dynamic, cross-functional environments with varied responsibilities, you'll also gain a stable career, excellent benefits, and a collaborative group of professionals to enhance your work life.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead production facility layout planning, site seating strategy, and infrastructure planning to support operational and production needs
• Manage and develop a team responsible for facilities planning and coordination activities
• Oversee capital expenditure planning, project tracking, and reporting for facilities-related initiatives
• Serve as the focal point supporting Boeing Wichita integration efforts for Global Real Estate and Facilities workstreams
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Assembly, Procurement, Supply Chain, Machining, and Facilities to support site planning and operational initiatives
• Provide leadership and direction for facility-related projects to ensure alignment with business priorities and operational requirements
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to senior leadership
• Identify opportunities for facility improvements that increase operational efficiency and support production growth
• Support long-term facility planning initiatives and campus space utilization strategies.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience managing people, teams, or major cross-functional projects