Senior Manager, Project Management

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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.
Position Responsibilities:

• Primary focus and responsibility will be to lead, guide and direct the Project Management and Quality Compliance teams for Fabrication and Assembly.
• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project teams and customers.
• Reviews projects status, budgets, schedules, and prepares Executive visibility.
• Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and expedient solutions to problems.
• Facilitates work teams, provides training, and interfaces with internal organizations and external customers with regard to project planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.
• Maintains audit schedules, coordinates root cause corrective action and serves on the NADCAP Global Management Council.
• The role demands a focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative team environment. Candidates must also display strong judgment, leadership, and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and departments in a diverse environment.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree with 6-9 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 4-7 years of relevant experience, or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or people management experience
• Self-Managed, Self-Motivated, Self-Reliant
• Minimal oversight required
• High proficiency for problem identification and requirements for resolution

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Aerospace manufacturing or aerospace industry knowledge
• AS9102 NADCAP audit certification
• Lean and / or Six Sigma experience
• Proficient in excel and data analytic programs in order to create charts, graphs, formulas, and other data entry methodologies.
• Root Cause and Corrective Action training, methodology understanding, and practical application proficiency
• Enterprise software working proficiency (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software from SAP Corporation)
• Process specifications and material specifications comprehension

Drug Free Workplace:
We are 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:
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.
We also provide 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 - $115,000 - $176,300
Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
Export Control Requirements:
Export Control Requirements: 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.