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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. 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, including 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 aluminium manufacturing solutions. The IT Manager – Manufacturing & Quality Applications is one of the most consequential leadership roles within Boeing Wichita’s IT organization. This position sits at the intersection of technology and production, directly responsible for the application portfolio that powers Boeing Wichita’s manufacturing and quality operations. At the center of this portfolio is Delmia Apriso, our enterprise Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and the digital backbone of our aircraft build process. This is not a maintenance role. This leader will shape how manufacturing technology evolves at Boeing Wichita, driving the strategic roadmap, leading a high-performing team of internal talent and third-party partners, and serving as the critical bridge between IT and the business units that depend on these systems every single day. The right candidate will bring equal parts technical credibility, business acumen, and people leadership. The candidate will be someone who can hold the line on operational stability while simultaneously pushing the organization forward.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure the regular, secure, and stable operation of all Manufacturing & Quality applications, with Delmia Apriso as the primary platform
Manage the full lifecycle of Manufacturing & Quality applications, including upgrades, patches, integrations, and retirements
Develop, track, and control annual operating and capital budgets for purchasing, staffing, and operations in support of the team and projects
Monitor third-party vendor performance through service level agreements and escalate issues as needed
Ensure the company’s internal technological processes and customer-facing services comply with applicable laws and regulations for privacy, security, and social responsibility
Ensure application and technical issues are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner
Define and communicate company values and standards for acquiring or developing applications, systems, equipment, or software within the team
Lead and manage a team of 15 direct and indirect reports, split across functional and development disciplines
Develop and mentor two team leads – one aligned to functional operations and one to development – building leadership depth within the team
Manage and hold accountable more than 10 third-party support and development resources, ensuring contractual performance and delivery quality
Coach, grow, and develop team members by building individualized development plans and facilitating training opportunities
Drive accountability and celebrate team and individual success to build a high-performance culture
Market and promote the team’s capabilities across the IT organization and to the business to strengthen the team’s identity and reputation
Supervise recruitment, training, retention, and organization of staff in accordance with company hiring processes, personnel policies, and budget requirements
Build and sustain strong collaborative relationships with IT Business Partners embedded within the manufacturing and quality business units
Partner effectively across IT towers to ensure integrated delivery and alignment on shared goals
Work with business leaders to understand operational needs and translate them into IT application strategies and project priorities
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience preferred
5+ years of experience leading IT application management, development, and/or analytics teams
Experience managing large, complex enterprise applications in a manufacturing or industrial environment (MES experience preferred)
Experience building and scaling teams, including managing vendor and third-party resources
Demonstrated success in driving application governance and operational excellence
Demonstrated focus on creating an excellent customer and team experience (Agile, SCRUM, and self-directed work teams)
Proven experience developing technology roadmaps and 2–5 year strategic plans at a company or division level
Strong interpersonal, written, and team collaboration skills with the ability to communicate clearly across all levels of the organization
Experience creating and managing IT budgets
Overall understanding of technical architecture and enterprise application infrastructure
Pragmatic approach to leadership and problem-solving in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
Creates and deploys vision through an inspirational and optimistic leadership style
HS Diploma or GED
Nice to have:
Hands-on experience with Delmia Apriso or comparable MES/MOM platforms
Knowledge of manufacturing execution, quality management, or production planning systems
Knowledge of SAP and experience with related enterprise system integrations
Intermediate Oracle Database skills
Experience with TSA management or enterprise divestiture/integration programs
Willingness to support mission-critical systems in a 24/7 operational manufacturing environment
Ability to recognize and resolve critical issues in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
What we offer:
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
health insurance
flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts
retirement savings plans
life and disability insurance programs
a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Kansas Aviation tax credit up to $5,000 per year for up to five years