Full-Time

Business Operations Manager

Posted on 9/11/2026

Deadline 9/15/26
Boeing

Boeing

10,001+ employees

Aerospace manufacturer of airplanes, rockets, satellites

Compensation Overview

$126.7k - $140.1k/yr

+ Variable compensation

No H1B Sponsorship

Renton, WA, USA

In Person

100% onsite in Renton, Washington. Relocation assistance is not available.

Bachelor's

Category
Project & Program Management (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience in program management on a large program effort.
  • At least 5 years of experience managing projects and utilizing standard project management tools.
  • A Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • At least one year of experience in a leadership role, such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project or program management, or formal manager experience, unless the candidate has completed Boeing's Exploring Leadership course.
  • Candidates must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
  • Successful candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
  • Selected candidates must complete an assessment as part of the selection process.
Responsibilities
  • Manage a high-performing team responsible for program planning, project management, work statement management, work movement, and warranty activities.
  • Develop, maintain, integrate, and analyze program-level plans and schedules in accordance with project management industry standards and Boeing Program Management Best Practices.
  • Serve as a consultant to project, integrated product team, or airplane-level leaders to establish requirements, define scope, and align objectives across internal, external, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Provide leadership and support to mitigate risks, establish best practices, and execute projects and initiatives.
  • Create and manage program plan artifacts, including Work Breakdown Structures, Master Phasing Plans, Critical Path Plans, and risk, issue, and opportunity management.
  • Provide visibility into complex, interrelated projects to inform leadership decisions.
  • Prepare project briefings communicating project status, performance to plan, and recommendations.
  • Lead and advise all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion.
  • Create schedules, reports, and metrics, and manage change activity and plan updates throughout the program or project lifecycle.
  • Improve project management processes and business systems that support project decision-makers.
  • Create, lead, and manage Program Directives, communicating status and risks to senior and executive leadership.
  • Manage the program work statement through the CCB0 Change Board and Program Directive Portfolio in accordance with Boeing best practices.
  • Create, manage, and analyze key performance indicators for the program leadership team to drive continuous program improvement.
  • Manage the Work Movement team responsible for transferring parts, processes, and budget between Renton and the supply base through a gated process.
  • Manage the Warranty Team, which represents airplane program vice president/general manager leadership on warranty decision teams and financial accountabilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 5 years of experience managing or leading people or teams.
  • Knowledge of building positive relationships.
  • Global perspective and project management knowledge.
  • Knowledge of business acumen and systems thinking.

Boeing designs, builds, and services airplanes, rockets, and satellites for commercial, defense, and space markets. Airplanes use assembled airframes, engines, avionics, and control systems to fly; rockets launch missions; satellites provide communications, weather data, and Earth observation. It stands out by operating across commercial aircraft, defense programs, and space systems with deep manufacturing capabilities, and by strengthening production control through moves like reacquiring Spirit AeroSystems. Its goal is to connect and protect people worldwide by delivering reliable transportation and critical defense and space capabilities while maintaining safety, quality, and efficient manufacturing at scale.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 deliveries hit 171 aircraft, Boeing's best quarter since 2018, lifting cash generation.
  • Boeing secured a $3 billion revolver in August 2026, extending liquidity cushions through 2029-2030.
  • The $131 billion F-15 contract lane and 246 Q2 net orders support backlog through 2037.

What critics are saying

  • SPEEA rejected Boeing's offer on August 21, 2026; a October 2026 strike freezes FAA certification work.
  • Boeing took a $280 million Air Force One charge in Q2 2026, exposing execution slippage.
  • The FTC forced Spirit divestitures in February 2026, and integration failures can cripple margins through 2027.

What makes Boeing unique

  • Boeing spans commercial jets, defense systems, and space, giving unmatched customer reach in 150 countries.
  • August 3, 2026 FAA certification of the 737-7 restores credibility in Boeing's core MAX franchise.
  • December 8, 2025 Spirit acquisition brought fuselage manufacturing in-house, tightening control over quality and supply.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%
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