Business Operations Specialist

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 Global Engineering is seeking a Business Operations Specialist to partner with the Türkiye Site Director and site leadership to deliver day-to-day business operations and engineering support in Istanbul. This role combines LRBP and capacity forecasting, cross-site process integration, and hands-on project planning and execution to ensure the site meets ET&T KPIs, aligns headcount and utilization to multi-year plans, and delivers program commitments across multiple platforms and systems.
Travels: occasional travel to other Boeing locations in Europe and the U.S. to support integration and cross-site activities
Job Responsibilities and Impact

• Lead and drive the development and delivery of comprehensive project plans and schedules across support programs for multiple platforms and systems, ensuring predictable execution and measurable outcomes

• Own Long Range Business Planning (LRBP) inputs and forecasts: gather and align inputs from BU leads, HR, and Finance; ensure assumptions are transparent, traceable, and actionable

• Create and maintain leadership-ready dashboards, site-level performance metrics, and clear management reports; define, document, and continuously improve project metrics and KPIs to support data-driven decisions

• Coordinate capacity planning and utilization reviews; run operating rhythm logistics (meetings, readouts, materials) and ensure timely closure of action items to maintain operational discipline

• Lead trade studies and support engineering change proposals; document baseline support concepts and proactively escalate or resolve inconsistencies to protect schedule, cost, and quality

• Design, lead, and execute test plans to validate supportability and verify that support requirements align with product design and lifecycle needs

• Apply quantitative and statistical analysis to collect, prepare, and interpret data; deliver insights that reduce risk and guide strategic choices

• Manage risks and change: document changes, adapt plans, and communicate status and impacts to stakeholders in a structured and timely manner

• Develop and maintain internal processes and documentation; provide training, coaching, and practical support to uplift team capabilities and standardize best practices

• Serve as the local Process & Tools subject-matter contact: enable global process adoption, coordinate cross-site business operations, and drive continuous improvement across functions

Why this role matters

• Be part of a structured, engineering-focused environment where precise planning, accountability, and continuous improvement are rewarded

• Make tangible impact on program performance, operational readiness, and long-term business planning

• Collaborate with cross-functional experts and grow your leadership and technical influence across sites and disciplines

Basic Qualifications (Required skills/experience):

• 6+ years of experience in project management, operations, planning, or program coordination in aerospace, defense, or complex engineering environments

• Experience with project scheduling, risk management, and proven record of project deliveries

• Experience working in matrixed/global organizations and supporting senior leadership

• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel; experience building dashboards and leadership-ready materials

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across functions and geographies

• Comfortable working with ambiguity and translating LRBP/strategic inputs into operational plans

• Fluency in written and verbal English

• Existing rights to work in Turkey

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

• Project management certification (PMP, PMI, PMBOK, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

• Knowledge of both waterfall and agile project management methods

• Demonstrated experience in multinational teams

• High dependability, initiative, adaptability, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

• Additional language skills a plus

Join us in our mission to connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation. Apply online today to be part of our dedicated team of innovators!
How to apply

• Submit your CV and a brief cover note describing relevant experience and interest via the internal recruiting portal or the contact listed in the job posting

• For internal applicants, please discuss with your manager prior to applying

• Please submit a CV or resume written in English

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 18, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (Türkiye)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.