Engagement Senior Manager

Position Responsibilities

• Own and maintain an AI, Data, Automation and Analytics portfolio for BGS that provides transparent Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and business value visibility
• Lead intake, qualification, and prioritization of analytics, AI, and automation initiatives, ensuring executive sponsorship and clear business cases
• Translate business needs into product strategies, backlogs, and delivery priorities
• Manage complex, cross-functional program plans, schedules, risks, dependencies, and budgets to meet commitments
• Facilitate discovery workshops to define problems, quantify value, and scope solutions
• Prepare and present stakeholder updates, portfolio reviews, and executive communications
• Drive adoption and reuse of analytics and AI solutions; measure usage and value realization
• Communicate portfolio health and success stories to BGS and Information Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S) leadership
• Collaborate with BGS functional areas (Supply Chain, MRO Operations, Quality, eCommerce, Pricing, Finance, Mods, Sales & Marketing, etc.) to develop functional data/analytics/AI/automation roadmaps
• Lead process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., value stream mapping, Lean, Six Sigma, Design Thinking) to identify inefficiencies and design automated workflows
• Partner with IT architects and AI/data teams on solution design, system integration, and process-to-system visualizations
• Track process metrics pre- and post-improvement (throughput, user satisfaction, manual interventions, automation impact) and ensure UX considerations in process changes

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 10+ years experience preparing and presenting to executives, senior leadership, and external customers
• 5+ years experience developing, analyzing, and deploying Artificial Intelligence in a senior leadership role across geographical locations
• 5+ years experience in a customer facing role engaging with internal and/or external customers
• 5+ years experience with end-to-end project/program management: conception and initiation, planning, execution, performance/monitoring, and project close
• Ability to travel 10–20%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Master’s degree or higher
• Experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, or related industries
• Domain experience in Supply Chain, MRO Operations, Quality, eCommerce, Pricing, Finance, Mods, or Sales & Marketing
• Experience facilitating workshops and managing analytics portfolios, intake, and valuation processes
• Experience with value stream mapping, design thinking, Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement methods