Data Stewardship Manager
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. The Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) Boeing Global Supply Chain & Integration (GSC&I) Systems Tools, & Integration team is seeking a Data Stewardship Manager in Seattle, WA; Hazelwood, MO; Mesa, AZ; or Ridley Park, PA; or Huntsville, AL. The role is responsible for defining and leading Data Stewardship BDS while aligning it with Boeing's objectives to enable compliance and business value across the enterprise. The Supply Chain Data Stewardship Manager will work closely with the Enterprise Artificial Intelligence & Data (EAI&D) team as well as cross-functional teams to enable data stewardship across product lifecycle from conception to launch, driving adoption of new data driven products. The role will engage directly with the Supply Chain, business users and stakeholders across BDS and will be accountable for driving data stewardship enabling digital thread, global data classification and data access, unlocking business value and driving culture change. Additional responsibilities for this role include defining supply chain data stewardship roles and responsibilities, identifying and prioritizing business needs, de-risking product development, monitoring data product performance, driving data maturity and managing enterprise data stewards. Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals. Acquire resources for projects, provide technical management of Supply Chain Data, and lead process improvements. Building and maintaining relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports is essential. The manager will also provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes, while managing and fostering developmental opportunities for employees.
Functional Excellence Competencies :
- Business Acumen : Understands the operations of the business and Supply Chain organization, including policies, practices, trends, and competitive landscape. Applies knowledge to contribute to the organization's strategic plan and bottom line. Own defining, implementing and enabling federated data stewardship across the enterprise
- Communication : Clearly conveys information and ideas using various media, engaging the audience to enhance understanding and retention. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the data product strategy and roadmap are aligned to the division strategy and objectives and key results (OKRs)
- Continuous Learning : Shows a commitment to personal development by seeking feedback and modifying behavior based on self-analysis and past experiences.
- Customer Focus : Prioritizes customer needs and builds collaborative relationships to achieve work goals, fostering trust and rapport among stakeholders.
- Innovation / Creativity : Identifies new opportunities and solutions by thinking innovatively and implementing improvements to existing processes.
- Quality : Ensures products and services meet high technical and quality standards, adhering to regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Safety Awareness : Proactively identifies and corrects safety-related conditions and behaviors, upholding safety standards and demonstrating leadership in safety culture.
- Problem Solving and Strategic Decision Making : Engages in goal-directed thinking to address complex problems, evaluating alternatives and mapping potential consequences to choose the best course of action.
Technical Competencies :
Analytical Skills (Technical) : Ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze Supply Chain data, summarizing findings and developing actionable recommendations.Design Concepts & Techniques : Knowledge of design concepts and techniquesSystems Thinking : Understands the interrelationships within Supply Chain systems, anticipating the impact of changes and applying systems thinking principles to enhance performance.Procurement Processes : Knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks of various procurement departments and their interactions with other disciplines and how their products / processes affect one another and impact non-Procurement processes (e.g., Engineering, Business, Operations, Logistics).Supply Chain Systems & Processes : Familiarity with Supply Chain Systems & Processes, including SAP S / 4.Process Management Skills : Ability to determine the process to be used to accomplish goals, properly document processes, know how to organize people and activities, understand how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow, identify opportunities for synergy and integration, and simplify complex processes.Data Enrichment & Data Governance : Understanding and drive the principles and practices of data enrichment and governance, including data quality, data lifecycle management, and compliance with relevant regulations.This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and / or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :
Bachelor's degree or higher3+ years of experience working in a cross-functional environment with all levels in the business from individual contributors to executive leadership5+ years of Supply Chain ExperienceUnderstanding of principles and practices of Data Enrichment & Data Governance3+years of Experience with Data Analysis & Management3+ years of Leading and / or Managing Project's & TeamsWilling and able to travel domestically 10-20% of the timePreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :
Master's Degree or higherExperience with navigating through ambiguities and building a highly effective, strong execution team for the overall product successExperience in developing strategy and implementation of digital thread concept in industrial domainExperience building and leading technical teams in data, digital and analytics within industrial domainExperience interfacing between business and technical domainsExperience influencing at all levels of the organizationRelocation : 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.
Work Shift : This position will be for first shift.