Operational Excellence Manager

The Boeing Company; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking an experienced Operational Excellence Manager in Mesa, AZ to lead the PACE Operational Excellence team within GREF. You will drive analytics, Lean transformations, and technology enablement across a geographically diverse group of professionals.

The role focuses on aligning data-informed decision making with enterprise objectives, managing cross-functional initiatives, and delivering measurable process improvements while supporting career development for team

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in team settings with coaching responsibilities.
• 5+ years of interpreting data and presenting analyses to management.
• 5+ years of developing and analyzing financial forecasts.
• Experience in operations, facilities management, or construction/project management.
• Up to 20% domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor and motivate teammates to sustain high performance and develop skills.
• Prepare strategic analyses of project financial performance, forecasting, opportunities and risks with facilities PMs.
• Participate in regional, site, or enterprise-wide cross-functional improvements.
• Develop analytics capabilities for data-informed decision making across the COE.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders, PACE leadership and direct reports.
• Translate strategy into measurable outcomes in complex environments.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data interpretation

Financial forecasting

Operations experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

PMP certification

Job description

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 Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) organization is seeking an experiencedOperational Excellence Manager to join the Projects, Assets, Construction & Engineering (PACE) Operational Excellence team.

The Operational Excellence Manager will lead four growing functions within the Operational Excellence team. The ideal candidate is a strategic, multidisciplinary leader with a proven ability to align analytics, communications, program management, Lean transformation, and technology enablement to support enterprise objectives and continuous improvement.

As a Manager you will be responsible for managing a geographically diverse team, analyzing critical deliverables and identifying and driving process improvements. If you are passionate about project management, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity!

This opportunity will include up to 20% domestic travel and is available at any of the following Boeing locations: Arlington, VA; Auburn, WA; Bellevue, WA; Colorado Springs, CO; El Segundo, CA, Everett, WA; Hazelwood, MO; Huntington Beach, CA; Huntsville, AL; Long Beach, CA; Mesa, AZ; North Charleston, SC; Oklahoma City, OK; Plano, TX; Renton, WA; Ridley Park, PA; San Antonio, TX; Seal Beach, CA; Seattle, WA or Tukwila, WA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coach, mentor and motivate teammates to sustain high performance, develop skills and advance careers

• Prepare and inform leadership on strategic analysis of construction project financial performance, forecasting and opportunities and risks, in partnership with the facilities project managers

• Participate in regional, site, or enterprise-wide cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives

• Develop analytics capabilities to support standardized data-informed decision-making across the COE

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders, peers, the PACE leadership team and direct reports

• Translate strategy into measurable, achievable outcomes in a complex and ambiguous environment

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment:

To be considered for this position you will be required tocomplete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment willremove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”

• 5+ years of experience in interpreting data and presenting analysis and recommendations to management

• 5+ years of experience developing and analyzing Financial Forecasts

• Experience in operations, facilities management, maintenance, manufacturing, construction projects and/or project management

• Up to 20% domestic travel

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Experience as a leader in program management, data management and/or financial management and analysis

• Experience in developing and delivering key PACE initiatives with accurate, timely and clear communication

• Experience developing and iterating continuous process improvements in a team environment

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 (DFW) 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: $110,500 - $172,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 26, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 with respect to race …