Integrated Business Team (IBT) Leader

Overview

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 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.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide business leadership in support of the Program Management Office and Program Manager of a stand-alone program or major business/program element where business needs dictate.
• Responsible for the day-to-day performance management baseline, including establishing the programs organization and work breakdown structures; and reporting, visibility, and communication of strategic and operational program activities necessary to achieve defined program objectives and business plans.
• Major responsibilities include:
• Managing all business requirements that support the program;
• Maintaining the Program Tier 0 and Tier 2 masterplan/schedule;
• Organization and work breakdown structures;
• Establishing and managing the program cadence;
• Reporting program performance;
• Maintaining the program communication plan;
• Maintaining the program RIO profile;
• Maintaining the program affordability cost model;
• Developing and maintaining the Program Management Plan;
• Ensuring robust change management controls and forums;
• Maintaining the program organization structure and associated documentation;
• Maintaining and reporting program Earned Value Management status;
• Supporting the implementation of program management standards and best practices;
• Coordinating the baselines and associated change activity for program finances and resources.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities (in addition to the Spirit AeroSystems Leadership Fundamentals) - Financial Acumen, Business Acumen, Managing with Influence, Interpersonal relationships and communication, Team building, Continuous improvement
• Work Experiences - Change Management, Risk Management, Affordability Management, Earned Value Management, Development and/or sustaining programs, Developing Proposals and Estimating, Operating in a matrix organization, Integrated Program Planning and Scheduling, Cross-functional project management, Experience leading Integrated Business Teams (IBT's), Experience with Continuous Improvement/Lean/Six Sigma.
  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5 years of related business or finance experience.
• Previous program management experience.
• Previous leadership of a team of business operations professionals.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong financial acumen, business acumen, managing with influence.
• Technical acumen (development), and engineering change management activities using GPLM software.
• Ability to function on a fast-paced, multi-functioning team.
• Engineering, supply chain, tooling, and/or manufacturing background.
• Aerospace/Aviation industry experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and presentation skills using PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills and cross-functional relationship building with all levels of staff throughout the company.
  
  

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: $98,150 - $150,500

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.