About The Company
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.
Tapestry Solutions, a Boeing company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high-quality, cost-effective information technology and business intelligence solutions. Our dedicated team of approximately 500 professionals serves 75 defense, commercial, and government clients across more than 50 U.S. locations and nine countries worldwide.
As a trusted partner, our employees embody our core values by consistently delivering excellence, taking full ownership, and developing innovative solutions that enable critical missions and ensure the safety of our global customers and team members. Joining Tapestry Solutions means enjoying the best of both worlds: access to Boeing's vast resources combined with the agility and people-focused, family-oriented culture of a small business where your contributions truly matter.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our Mission Planning team in Hazelwood, MO. This pivotal role is critical to the success of the Tomahawk Cruise Missile program, overseeing a talented team of over 15 software engineers responsible for maintaining and transforming the Tomahawk Planning System. The manager will oversee the program's profit and loss (P&L), ensuring successful delivery, quality, and performance. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a leader passionate about advancing mission planning capabilities for the U.S. and its allies, directly contributing to national security and defense initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of software development and program management within a defense or government context. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure project objectives are met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess an active U.S. Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience with Agile software development methodologies is required, along with at least 3+ years of formal management experience leading software engineering teams.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential for effective stakeholder engagement and team leadership.
- Preferred qualifications include domain experience with government applications, experience as a Program Manager, and a proven track record of developing and presenting strategic recommendations to leadership.
Responsibilities
- Create and communicate a compelling vision for the software engineering team, inspiring motivation and alignment towards shared goals.
- Apply strategic thinking skills to develop and execute long-term plans that support organizational objectives and mission success.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development, empowering team members to reach their full potential.
- Make sound judgments and decisions by balancing data-driven insights with intuition, guiding the team effectively through complex challenges.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across departments to leverage influence, facilitate collaboration, and achieve common objectives.
- Lead the team through change management initiatives with resilience and adaptability, ensuring high engagement and minimal disruption.
- Set clear performance expectations, provide constructive feedback, and drive accountability to maintain high performance standards.
- Ensure the successful delivery of programs by managing cost, schedule, and technical performance, including overseeing CDRL preparation and submission.
- Monitor and measure success using metrics and KPIs, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members through regular feedback, training opportunities, and job assignments to enhance satisfaction and capabilities.
Benefits
We are committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards package designed to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Our offerings include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, along with a broad range of benefits. Eligible employees can enroll in health insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and retirement savings plans. We also provide life and disability insurance programs, along with paid and unpaid time-off options to support work-life balance.
Specific benefits and eligibility may vary based on geographic location and hire date. Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and market considerations, with a summary base pay range of $140,000 to $172,000.
We prioritize a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment, ensuring all employees have access to resources that support their well-being and professional growth.
Equal Opportunity
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 or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission of making the world a better place.
