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The Enterprise Technology Office is currently looking for a University Partnerships Program Lead to join their team. The Enterprise Technology Office (ETO) reports to the Chief Technology Officer and bridges technology and strategy by connecting business needs for future products and services to technology capabilities. The ETO facilitates the development of these capabilities through Research and Development (R&D) portfolio optimization, Boeing’s global network - including venture engagements, external partnerships and technology transition best practices.

This position is available in any one of the following locations: Seattle, WA; Arlington, VA; El Segundo, CA; Huntington Beach, CA; Hazelwood, MO; Houston, TX; Mesa, AZ; Oklahoma City, OK; Ridley Park, PA; Salt Lake City, UT; Chicago, IL; Charleston, SC; Huntsville, AL; Cambridge, MA

Are you looking for an influential and challenging role that exercises many different skills sets and requires versatility, adaptability, willingness to listen, and an innovative mindset while executing key projects? The University Partnerships team is in the ETO and is a dynamic work environment with an array of opportunities to make an impact. We execute a number of university research partnerships focused on technology and talent development aligned to Boeing’s future R&D needs.

Join the ETO University Partnerships team and help us execute specialty programs including the Graduate Researcher Program and Visiting Professor Program. Our team is responsible for enabling the following across Boeing:

• Lead and integrate global research engagement strategy
• Leverage and capitalize on Boeing-sponsored research, aligned with future technology needs
• Develop and hire talent from top tier universities
• Provide thought leadership for an integrated global university strategy

Position Responsibilities:

• Applies a clear, connected and consistent approach to the communication and execution of the ETO University Partnership strategy
• Fosters a culture of business leadership, driving project management discipline, strategic thinking, standard work and a sense of urgency to meet organizational commitments
• Collaborates (including integration and strategy) with the University Partnership Program to maximize potential and outcomes of the numerous specialty programs linked back to higher level objectives and goals
• Executes the Boeing Graduate Researcher Program (PhD research internships) including the following:
  • Identification of positions with business units, hiring managers, and the research portfolio manager and their project Principle Investigators
  • Partnering with Human Resources and hiring managers to execute the annual requisition and hiring process
  • Planning and execution of the 12-week program including a week-long Summit, Tech Tags and mentoring
  • Leading international expansion of the program
• Develops and executes additional PhD Hiring Programs including National Science Foundation Fellowship Sponsored industry internships and the Boeing/CSIRO Industry PhD Program
• Develops, plans and executes the Visiting Professor Program allowing selected professors from our University Innovation Program to visit Boeing for a multi-week period during the summer aligned to a specific R&D focus area need
• Develops the Boeing Connects Library, a compilation of R&D presentations and speakers that University Focals can request to present at a partner university
• Develops program plans and schedules for the specialty programs and integrates the details with ETO processes.
• Provides executive level status update on program progress to various senior leaders across Boeing
• Willing/able to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally

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. On-site work will vary and depend on business needs; average of 2-3 days per week.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience with program management, project management and/or business operations
• 5+ years of experience with leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet aggressive schedules
• 5+ years of experience leading by influence, without formal authority
• 3+ years of experience in planning, organizing, facilitating and/or executing large scale meetings and events
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working with internal and external customers and suppliers
• Experience with technology or innovation management
• Experience with strategy, technology and portfolio management
• Experience working with complex multi-functional and business organizations
• Experience performing and leading with a significant amount of autonomy and exercising good judgment in determining objectives and approaches to team assignments
• Critical thinker, and an effective and dynamic communicator
• Emotionally intelligent, motivated, highly organized, adaptable, and resilient under pressure

Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience, 13 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: $102,850 - $159,850

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.