Senior Manager, Seat Integration Team (m/f/d)

Senior Manager, Seat Integration Team (m/f/d) Company: Boeing Deutschland GmbH - BDG With more than a century of experience, Boeing brings innovative solutions to commercial, defense, and space customers around the world. For our Seat Integration Team in Hamburg we are currently searching for you as a Senior Manager, Seat Integration Team (m/f/d) Location: Hamburg, Germany About us Our Commercial Modifications team in Germany delivers aircraft retrofit solutions for commercial aviation customers. Operating under an EASA Part 21J Design Organization Approval, our international team works across a range of cabin modification projects. We are expanding our Seat Integration Team, which focuses on the integration and certification of seats across Boeing aircraft models. We are looking for an experienced leader to develop the team’s capabilities, strengthen collaboration across the business, and help us meet growing product demand. In this role, you will • Lead first-level managers across multiple engineering disciplines, setting direction and supporting strong team performance. • Build and manage an effective operating rhythm for the Seat Integration Team, including clear priorities, planning, performance reviews, and communication. • Develop and execute integrated departmental plans, policies, and procedures, contributing to business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives. • Shape the team’s strategy, including collaboration and integration with other Boeing business units. • Develop staffing plans and expand team capacity to meet product demand. • Define and develop a value stream that supports efficient, consistent delivery of seat integration work. • Acquire and manage resources for department activities, including providing technical management of suppliers. • Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes. • Lead process improvements and promote functional excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. • Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers, and direct reports. • Develop, motivate, and coach employees and first-level managers, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.   What we offer you • Vacation & Personal Time Off: 32 vacation days plus paid PTO for life events — recharge when it matters • Meal & Transport: Monthly meal allowance of €115 and € 50 transport credit through flexible apps (including Deutschland-Ticket, any form of public transportation, e-rollers and bikes, taxis/Uber, fuel/e-charges, and bike leasing) to help with daily costs, commuting and personal travel • Pension & Retirement: Robust pension plan and flexible contribution options to support your financial future • Income & Insurance Protection: Life insurance at 2x annual salary and total occupational disability cover at 1x; sick-leave salary gap insurance to bridge social security and your pay • Global Travel & Medical Coverage: Business-trip insurance with International SOS assistance and medical protection while abroad — travel with confidence • Career Development : Learning Together program funding degrees, MBAs, and certifications to grow your skills and career • Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance and Well‑Being programs for comprehensive health and mental‑wellness support For a full list of our benefits in Germany please check our website as these are changing regularly to match market requirements at a local level    What you bring to the table Basic qualifications • Bachelor´s degree or higher from an accredited program in aerospace engineering, another safety-critical engineering discipline, or a comparable field • 5 or more years of leadership experience in an aerospace environment Preferr