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Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect

Seattle, Washington; Everett, Washington; Kent, Washington; Plano, Texas; Berkeley, Missouri; Mesa, Arizona; North Charleston, South Carolina Job ID JR2025463759 Category Seattle Area Manufacturing Role Type Hybrid Post Date Jul. 29, 2025
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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.

The Boeing Company’s Enterprise Systems Division is currently seeking a Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect to join the Supplier Collaboration and Risk Oversight Product team in Seattle, WA; Berkeley, MO; Everett, WA; Kent, WA; Mesa, AZ; North Charleston, SC; or Plano, TX. 

As our Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect, you’ll drive innovation in supply chain collaboration and risk oversight, impacting one of the world’s most complex supply chains. We’re looking for a skilled professional to:

  • Define and refine requirements to build robust, adaptable architectures

  • Set design constraints ensuring alignment with business needs

  • Integrate architecture into the Software Development Lifecycle for agility and efficiency

  • Lead development of architecture models and guide your team toward practical, visionary solutions

  • Evaluate solutions through trade-off analyses to inform strategic decisions

  • Champion best practices and set organizational standards

  • Assess architectural impacts on the product lifecycle for sustainable, scalable outcomes

  • Shape product architecture and data management strategies for the future


This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to lead transformative projects that will drive our product team and the Boeing Supply Chain forward!

Position Responsibilities:

  • System Design and Architecture:

    • Develop and document the overall architecture of systems, including hardware, software, and network components

    • Create architectural models and diagrams to communicate system designs to stakeholders

  • Requirements Analysis:

    • Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and analyze system requirements

    • Translate business needs into technical specifications and architectural solutions

  • Technology Evaluation:

    • Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks to determine their applicability to the organization’s needs

    • Make recommendations for technology adoption and integration

  • Integration Planning:

    • Design integration strategies for connecting various systems and ensuring data flow between them

    • Define APIs and protocols for system communication

  • Performance Optimization:

    • Analyze system performance and identify areas for improvement

    • Implement solutions to enhance system efficiency, scalability, and reliability

  • Security Considerations:

    • Ensure that security best practices are integrated into the system architecture

    • Collaborate with security teams to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies

  • Documentation:

    • Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, design decisions, and technical specifications

    • Create user guides and operational documentation for system users and administrators

    • Create and maintain detailed documentation including roadmaps and diagrams for existing, transitional, and future state process and system architecture

  • Collaboration and Communication:

    • Work closely with development teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on architectural decisions

    • Facilitate discussions and workshops to gather input and feedback on system designs

    • Work with cross-functional teams and present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

  • Project Management:

    • Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from conception to deployment

    • Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices

  • Continuous Improvement:

    • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in systems architecture

    • Advocate for continuous improvement in processes, tools, and methodologies used in system design and development

  • Initiative and Problem Solving:

    • Seek solutions to problems before being asked or directed

    • Exercise good judgment by making timely and effective, well-informed decisions

  • Teamwork:

    • Work effectively and cooperatively with others; establish and maintain good working relationships

    • Adapt and remain flexible when experiencing change in work environments, work priorities and Division needs

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace and/or defense

  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain and supply chain business

  • 5+ years of experience in supplier collaboration and third-party risk mitigation

  • 5+ years of experience in systems architecture, software development, and/or IT infrastructure roles

  • 5+ years of experience with integration technologies such as API, FTP, and Cloud Integration Services

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

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

  • 10+ years of experience with IT4IT, ITIL, Agile, DevOps, and/or other relevant frameworks

  • 10+ years of experience leading large-scale IT transformation projects

  • 5+ years of experience automating and optimizing Supply Chain processes

  • 5+ years of experience of supply chain management and how technology supports end-to-end business processes (e.g., order fulfillment, procurement, logistics, etc.)

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: $122,400 – $177,100


Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 07, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

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.

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