Lead Process Architect

Job Description

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.

Information Digital Technology and Security (IDT&S) is seeking a Lead Process Architect to join the Lean IT Innovation team within the Enterprise AI & Data organization in Seattle, WA; North Charleston, SC; Everett, WA; Mesa, AZ; Plano, TX; Renton, WA; Chicago, IL; or Berkeley, MO.

This lead position will drive process improvement initiatives across a Lean Transformation portfolio for the entire IT organization, focusing on data-driven process simplification and re-engineering to enhance IT operational efficiency and performance while identifying opportunities to apply AI-enabled innovation and automation.

The successful candidate will orchestrate and lead process improvement efforts with key departments within IDT&S to drive efficiency and improve clock speed. With a deep understanding of both the organization’s strategic objectives and the intricacies of its day-to-day functions, this individual will collaborate across multiple departments to drive process simplification, improve stability, observability and unlock productivity by leveraging lean, Design Thinking and Value Stream Mapping approaches and bringing a user experience (UX) perspective.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with the IT Lean Innovation Program Managers, Manager and Director to identify top opportunities for efficiency improvements and align on key initiatives to improve the overall IT business experience

• Establish and design an IT4IT process improvement program and operating structure in partnership with the Program Manager utilizing Lean methodologies and tools including Lean, Design Thinking and Value Stream Mapping to streamline workflows

• Lead cross-divisional Value Stream Mapping and other cross-functional Lean efforts to baseline current state, then simplify and automate IT processes, reducing manual intervention and increasing speed and efficiency

• Partner with IT Systems Architects to produce value stream maps and other Lean artifacts and system-based visualizations for key IT processes as outputs of process improvement efforts and partner to drive systems integrations decisions, process improvement implementations and apply AI and Automation

• Partner with AI, Systems and Data Architects through process improvement efforts to identify opportunity areas to leverage AI & automation technologies for improving system stability, observability, modernize our critical products, systems & capabilities and enable data-driven decision-making across IT

• Partner with Process and Product owners to identify and baseline process measurements for pre and post improvement value tracking including user satisfaction, throughput time, step volumes and manual handoffs, number of human-in-the-loop approvals, impact of automation and AI on improvement, etc.

• Partner with Process and Product owners and Learning Teams to document post-improvement trainings for users to optimize usage and adoption

• Partner with team on communicating progress, challenges, and successes to senior IT leadership team and stakeholders, fostering transparency and collaboration

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher

• 10+ years of experience leading successful Lean and process improvement initiatives across an IT organization

• 5+ years of experience leading Value Stream Mapping, Design Thinking, Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma, and/or equivalent process improvements efforts

• 5+ years of experience with IT systems architecture and the IT4IT framework

• 5+ years of experience using strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• 5+ years of experience in a role which required strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Automation, AI technologies, data analytics, and their application in operational processes

• Experience with IT4IT System integrations and industry best vendors and tools

• Experience leading large-scale business transformations from concept through implementation

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.

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: $129,200 – $187,450

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 23, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.