Director-Business Development and Strategy

Skills Management Title Sales/Retail/Business Development Status Full Time, Employee Business Component Sales/Retail/Business Development Requisition Number 08-1008573 YOU MAY NOT ALWAYS SEE US, but we're in the sky, on the ground, at sea and out in space; with your help our technologies will benefit the world. That's why we're here. Director-Business Development and Strategy Position Description Director of Corporate and Strategic Development is responsible for driving execution of company acquisitions, divestitures, equity investments, and joint ventures in support of Boeings strategic growth objectives. Responsibilities include: Assurance that policies and procedures which govern Corporate Development Activities (CDAs) and related activities are properly followed; Project management of cross-functional teams through all stages of a transaction including strategic and financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring, compliance with applicable corporate governance, negotiations, approvals, communications, closing and integration; Leadership of the internal clearance process for CDAs with oversight from the Vice President, Corporate & Strategic Development; Support for routine communication of CDAs to the Board, senior leadership and other internal constituents; Participation in training and development of individuals in the business units and at Corporate who contribute to CDAs; Shared management of investment banking relationships; and Effective coordination with and support of the business units by managing partnerships between individuals within both the business units and Corporate functions. Job effectiveness requires a balanced approach that ensures that all sides of an issue are understood and evaluated before actions are taken. Candidates must demonstrate effective leadership skills and good judgment, as successful execution of transactions requires early and accurate identification of issues, effective problem solving and thoughtful leadership of the approval process. This position reports to and serves as the primary partner with the Business Unit Corporate Development leaders in the leadership of transaction execution. Competencies Establishing Strategic Direction: Establishes and commits to a long-range course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after analyzing factual information and assumptions; takes into consideration resources, constraints, and organizational values. Aligns the Organization: Translates broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans; creates or modifies structures, processes, and systems to support strategic priorities; integrates efforts across functions and locations; obtains and allocates needed resources, assigns clear authority and accountability. Business/Operational Acumen: Knowledgeable of how the business and organization operates; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the business and organization; understands the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace; understands how to accomplish tasks both through formal channels and the informal network; understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures; understands the cultures of organizations. Negotiation Capability Works Cross - Functionally: Combines the expertise of multiple disciplines and identifies appropriate functions and experts to included on the team to achieve integrated solutions; Shares information and shares expertise, resources, and information; seeks input from experts in other functional areas; creates shared understanding; Works within matrix structure and interacts with multiple groups; navigates organization to acquire resources; Develops structure and helps to clarify roles and responsibilities of team members; helps ensure that necessary steering, review, or support functions are in place; Facilitates goal accomplishment and makes procedural or process suggestions for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to team accomplishments; Facilitates mutual goals and places higher priority on project goals than on own goals; understands and respects other groups priorities; anticipates effects of own actions and decisions on team/organization. Education and/or Experience Other Job related information *** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.*** Every job requisition has specific and unique requirements listed under 'Description', 'Competencies', and 'Education'. Applicants will increase their opportunities for consideration by demonstrating compatibility with these requirements in their resumes. The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process. Contact Info: Boeing, U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Boeing is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. Copyright © 2006 Boeing. All Rights Reserved.