T-7A Software Senior Manager

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Software Manager to support our T-7A Program l o cated in Berkeley, Missouri. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

As a Senior Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of software engineers developing software solutions in the Mission Systems and Vehicle Management System areas for our T-7A aircraft .  The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen / excellence required for this role while also being an engaging and motivating people leader.

Position Responsibilities :

Prioritizing the development and career growth of your employees and team

Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring

Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking different perspectives, speaking up, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders

Ensuring an emotionally safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality and schedule concerns as soon as they are known

Oversee execution of Mission Systems and Vehicle Management System software activities on the T-7A program across all software lifecycles, including the current USAF EMD / LRIP program and future Derivatives and Variants efforts as the program evolves.

Provide functional oversight of all Air Vehicle (AV) software integration activities on T-7A, collaborating with SEIT, AIT and other AV software and hardware leaders to ensure quality delivery of a total integrated software product.

Provide program integration support with program business owners for all software integration activities through collaboration in the T-7A Agile Solution train and associated cadences.

Ensure compliance and execution to standard Software Design Practices and quality processes as dictated by the program.

Enable communication of relevant software status, risks, issues, recognition and other software related topics across program / functional leadership and to higher-level engineering and business leaders as needed.

Deep involvement in program technical issues involving software including but not limited to non-advocate reviews and root cause correction action assessments ensuring such events are robust and comprehensive and that lessons learned are applied as appropriate.

Ensure that software estimating and Earned Value Management (EVM) best practices are utilized which include any programmatic planning and baselining activities as well as assessing proposals for accuracy and executability and proper identification and quantification of related risks.

Engage and communicate as an active participant in the T-7A program – ensuring a high standard of “say what we do, do what we say” for all stakeholders, including customer program, technical and oversight entities as well as internal stakeholders and other program execution teams

Fervently foster cross-collaboration with program, engineering, test and production execution teams that focus on delivery of product value to the customer as well as growing a culture of trust, transparency and the ability to have hard conversations with respect to deliver high quality results

Conceive and facilitate the realization of software initiatives that improve software performance and / or add business value at the SI&WS division level and beyond as applicable.

Recognize and support the growth of T-7A Mission Systems and Vehicle Management System software teammates' technical and career development including day-to-day oversight of all team members and managers, elevation of candidates for promotion, personal involvement in mentoring and coaching, identification and communication of training needs and opportunities, Talent Matrix placement, encouragement of the induction of software teammates into all levels of the Boeing Technical Fellowship and maintenance of meaningful development plans for direct reports.

Collaborate with and contribute to the success of software efforts across the division as well as more broadly into BDS and Enterprise software engagement.

Accountable to the BDS Air Dominance Software Leader as their assigned manager as well as secondarily to the T-7A Program Chief Engineer.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

5+ years of experience in leading or managing a software engineering organization and software activities

5+ years of experience working with geographically dispersed value stream stakeholders and external customers to resolve complex issues

5+ years of experience developing / implementing strategic plans, delivering on commitments and results

5+ years of experience in software development life cycles, configuration management and agile software engineering best practices

Experience influencing stakeholders across multiple organizations to define and drive common objectives

Experience with schedule and budget management, integration of all logistics elements, customer communication, as well as understanding of execution of program planning to ensure cost, schedule and technical baseline requirements are met

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

Experience in leadership roles leading teams, initiatives, or projects to meet business objectives and influence change

Experience managing and / or leading a team either formally or informally, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members

Experience with team building, developing and motivating employees

Effective performance of this role involves expertise in both software technical acumen as well as personal attributes that enable effective and harmonious interaction with others.

Extensive software engineering and program execution experience, strategic planning, knowledge of software best practices, process improvement enablement, organizational planning, and supplier management protocols

Exceptional communication skills, in-depth problem-solving aptitude, ability to leverage creativity in the application of synergistic opportunities, team building proficiency and a high degree of responsiveness and productivity.

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 for Senior Manager Level (Level M ) : $ 219,300 - $296,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 05, 2025

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.