Senior Manager BDS Air Proprietary 1 System Safety Team
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The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, BDS Air Proprietary 1 System Safety Team to lead the Air Dominance Air Proprietary 1 (AP1) System Safety Team.
This role reports to the office of the Program Chief Engineer and is the focal for all safety related activities. This position is set to join the team in Berkeley, MO or Hazelwood, MO.
This role will be responsible for leading the system safety efforts throughout the lifecycle of the program, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards, and promoting a culture of safety within the organization. The successful candidate will provide mentoring and coaching to all levels of engineers providing knowledge transfer to aid in growing our next generation of leaders and engineers. Management responsibilities include managing resources for the daily engineering assignments, including Earned Value Management (EVM). This position will work closely with government and program leadership, serving as a key interface between the program and its regulatory authorities.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain the System Safety and Software Safety Program Plan for the Air Proprietary 1 Program.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure safety considerations are integrated into all phases of the program.
- Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion within the team.
- Establish strong relationships with program customers and stakeholders
- Managing resources, processes, tools, program support and program participation in a manner that supports successful program and BDS execution.
- Lead a diverse Systems Safety and Software Safety team that provides technical expertise and program execution.
- Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
- Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
- Leads team working to test and validate to ensure system safety designs meet operational and functional requirements.
- Provide support to program and division Safety Review activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to system safety.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
- Strong knowledge of safety regulations, standards, and methodologies (e.g., MIL-STD-882, ARP4761).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience executing a Software Safety program.
- Demonstrated experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives.
- Proven experience in conducting safety assessments and hazard analyses.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
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 and 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.
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Summary pay range $155,550 - $210,450
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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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