Experienced Operational Excellence Strategist

Boeing.com

88k - 127k USD/year

Office

Hazelwood, MO, United States

Full Time

Experienced Operational Excellence Strategist

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing’s Real Estates Americas organization is currently seeking an Experienced Operations Excellence Strategist to join our Global Real Estate, Planning, and Strategy (GREPS) team. The position is available at any of the following Boeing sites: El Segundo, CA; Hazelwood, MO; Long Beach, CA; Mesa, AZ; North Charleston, SC; Renton, WA; Seal Beach, CA; Seattle, WA; Tukwila, WA or Washington, D.C.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and leading complex projects that drive strategic improvement initiatives within our real estate team. This role requires a strong ability to manage cross-functional teams, ensure project deliverables are met on time, lead change management activities, and provide strategic insights to enhance our real estate execution processes. 

Position Responsibilities:

Lead and manage complex real estate improvement projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines
Develop, maintain, and enforce governance processes and documentation to ensure consistent adherence to operational standards across the portfolio
Work closely with management and stakeholders to develop a portfolio of operational excellence initiatives; frame and assess each to create comparative cost-benefit views to set priorities
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, providing regular updates to stakeholders and managers
Create and update comprehensive documentation, including policies, procedures, and best practices related to real estate operations and project execution
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams within Boeing’s Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive operational consistency and continuous improvement
Utilize applications such as CoStar and Triana to support real estate data management, reporting, and analysis
Apply Lean methodology to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and enhance project efficiency
Conduct data-driven analyses to identify opportunities for efficiency gains, cost savings, and risk mitigation
Prepare and present project status reports, metrics, and insights to leadership, highlighting key achievements such as time and cost savings
Facilitate change management activities, including training development and delivery, to support adoption of new processes and tools
Serve as a governance focal point, monitoring compliance and driving corrective actions as needed
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements
Lead teams through change management activities including pre and post-launch activities
Design and deliver training programs to support change initiatives and operational improvements
Partner with technology teams to identify, develop, and implement technology solutions that enhance operational effectiveness
Collaborate with onboarding team members within your specialty area (real estate)
Up to 20% domestic travel

Skill Requirements:

Project Management Expertise: Proven experience in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).
Strong Analytical Capabilities: Able to define and create problem statements, develop potential solutions and conduct relevant cost-benefit analysis to support ROI and change management requirements
Lean Methodology Application: Strong understanding and practical application of Lean principles to improve project efficiency and effectiveness
Change Management & Training: Experience leading change management efforts and developing training materials to support organizational transitions
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions, PowerBI abilities a plus
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to diverse audiences
Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams
Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills to manage stakeholder expectations and drive project success
Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams), CoStar and Triana
Bachelor’s Degree or higher
3+ years of experience in program or project management
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams), CoStar and Triana
Bachelor’s Degree or higher
3+ years of experience in program or project management

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

3+ years of developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers, and business partners
3+ years of experience in commercial real estate operations, strategy development/deployment, and transaction management
Experience with Agile practices and processes
Experience working with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams
Able to travel up to 20% domestically

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

PMP certification or actively pursuing PMP
Experience with Smartsheet, PowerBI, Project Web App (PWA)
Experience with Information Technology Program or Project Management

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: $87,550 - $126,550

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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