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The Boeing Company is looking for a
Principal Strategist – Commercial Services to join our team in
Seattle, WA.
The Boeing Company has helped the world connect, protect and explore for more than a century. Boeing is working hard to continue its leadership role in aerospace and defense, and has an exciting opportunity in its Strategy organization to shape the future.
You will be a Principal Strategist in Boeing Global Services (BGS), leading special projects and analysis to inform and/or recommend major business decisions, set strategic priorities, evaluate investment options, and much more. If you want to be part of something significant and have the ability to directly impact the trajectory of a multi-billion dollar global enterprise, then this could be an opportunity for you to join us.
What We Need
World class talent. We need big brains with sensational soft skills to help do great work and effectively position analysis so it can enable real decisions that support business transformation.
Growth mindset. We need people who are action-oriented optimists grounded in reality that find joy in helping evolve points of view and achieve alignment across diverse perspectives.
Status quo agitator. We need people who can rapidly assess situations to build understanding on strengths and weaknesses associated with existing operating models, tools and processes, then collaborate with others to chart a course towards what better could/should look like.
Diverse perspective. We need people with professional experiences that can translate to working effectively with teams from different business units, functions and geographies to develop strategies, decision analysis, innovative business models and/or process improvements.
Proactive amidst ambiguity. We need people who have a track record of driving value and outcomes through creative solutions even when certain elements are complex or ambiguous.
A preferred candidate will have had experience working with or in organization structures to drive value and outcomes through creative solutions with minimal oversight and in ambiguous environments. Technical competencies include a thorough understanding or ability to quickly understand aerospace and technology-related value chains, and aerospace aftermarket. He or she should excel in both strategic thinking and be proficient in project execution, as responsibilities could range from creating business concepts to driving solution development.
Position Responsibilities:
- Benchmark internal and external organizations to provide recommendations around business transformation opportunities
- Be able to prioritize opportunities to which to direct company resources
- Present hypotheses, findings, and recommendations to senior stakeholders in an individual or team capacity
- Drive outcomes through strategy to action project phasing, and/or articulating learnings to inform business and technical strategies and planning
- Enable value creation of alternative business models and innovation through strategic partnerships, organic and acquisition opportunities
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future. (Three days onsite and two remote)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):
- Experience in project management and advancing projects in ambiguous environments
- Experience with hypothesis-driven approaches and strategy development, particularly with identifying customer value propositions
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Experience presenting work product to executives, senior leadership, and external customers
- 10+ years of experience in Business Strategy or Consulting
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience with current aerospace business models
- Strong analytic skills with experience using qualitative and quantitative data to develop product, business and services strategies
- MBA or other advanced degree
- A strong team player, with an extensive network, who has the initiative and ability to embrace leadership roles when opportunities arise
- 5+ years of experience in commercial aviation aftermarket, preferably in Strategy, Business Development, Program Management and Sales roles
Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.).
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
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.
Shift Work Statement:
This position is for 1st shift
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.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $131,000 - $234,000
Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position
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.
