Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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.
Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Leadership Roles
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1800212B
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a talented Wedgetail Sustainment Program Director to support a world class airborne surveillance, communications and battle management system, the E-7A Wedgetail. The role is to be based in Williamtown however strong candidates from other Boeing locations (Amberley or Brisbane) will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of over 350 people supporting the RAAF E-7A Wedgetail including its support and training systems
- Ensure strong performance to key performance measures, whilst seeking to maximise value to the customer
- Participate as a key member of the Divisional Leadership Team in driving outstanding workplace culture and business results
- Work as part of the global E-7 team sharing knowledge and driving efficiencies across the global E-7 business
- Customer relationship management with CASG and RAAF stakeholders
Experience/Qualifications
- Experienced in providing services to government and defence partners, complex work package development and integration of new and emergent technology;
- Strong proficiency in delivering financial performance in a dynamic environment
- Experience in program governance including meeting legislative and Boeing Enterprise requirements;
- Experienced in leading multi-disciplined workforces, creating, planning, integrating and delivering to our programs, stakeholders and customers through creating an engaging, positive and effective workforce;
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience to influence internal and external stakeholders;
- An excellent communicator who can engage and motivate diverse and geographically dispersed teams;
- Outcome focused and able to demonstrate strong values-based leadership;
- Systematic and logical with high proficiency in problem-solving skills;
- Able to work on multiple work items and balance priorities whilst ensuring workforce deliver excellence in Engineering.
You will need to have:
- Significant experience leading projects and programs that involve cross-functional and/or cross-business domains;
- Significant experience communicating and collaborating directly with internal or external customers, peers, team members, and all levels of leadership;
- Ability to travel to Boeing Australia and Defence sites for engagement, leadership events and project analysis activities will be required from time to time. US / International trips as required.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
- MBA or other business qualification;
- Knowledge of engineering, and sustainment processes relating to the Defence and/or Aerospace industries;
- Experience leading multinational teams
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nations most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. Were committed to fostering an environment for every teammate thats welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, click Apply Now.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
