Chief Software Engineering Manager

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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.

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. With a dedicated team of approximately 500 professionals, we proudly serve 75 defense, commercial, and government clients across more than 50 U.S. locations and 9 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 the vast resources of Boeing combined with the agility and people-focused, family-oriented culture of a small business where your contributions truly matter.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Software Engineering Manager in Swansea, IL or Maryland Heights, MO to lead our technology strategy and oversee both software development and information technology (IT) services to serve our team and meet the demands of our government and commercial clients. This leader will play a critical role in shaping the technological direction of the company, ensuring that our offerings are aligned with industry standards, government regulations, and best practices in IT management. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead our business into the future, focused on serving as a trusted partner to our customers, providing exceptional software products and services in support of U.S. and foreign military defense operations. We developed the market-leading maintenance, repair and overhaul software solution and we have a long legacy advancing the DoD’s cornerstone logistics command and control applications. We also support next-generation mission planning software across multiple platforms including the F-22, F-15, F-18, MQ-25, and Tomahawk Cruise Missile.

Our people are located primarily in St. Louis, MO, San Diego, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the technology vision and strategy for Tapestry, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and government requirements
• Drive innovation in software development practices, methodologies, and technologies to enhance product offerings and improve service delivery
• Lead the technical requirements and resource allocation in support of capture activities, including proposal development and solution design
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of our IT infrastructure, ensuring it supports the software development lifecycle and meets the operational needs of the organization
• Establish and enforce cybersecurity policies and practices to protect sensitive government data and ensure compliance with federal regulations
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, IT professionals, and technical staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance
• Collaborate with government and commercial clients, partners, and internal stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions
• Oversee the technology budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources including vendor relationships to support development initiatives, IT operations, and infrastructure needs
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth and innovation in both software and IT services
• Identify potential risks associated with technology initiatives and develop mitigation strategies to address them
• Manage and provide developmental opportunities for employees and mid-level managers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 10+ years of leadership experience in software development, with a focus on government contracting and services
• A demonstrated track record of managing technical teams and driving successful projects
• 5+ years of budget responsibility
• 3+ years of experience providing technical software development direction in support of capture and business development activities
• In-depth knowledge of the entire SDLC process including software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, etc.)
• Familiarity with government regulations and compliance standards related to software development and cybersecurity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels internally and externally
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset
• Experience with budget management and resource allocation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Prior experience as a Chief Technology Officer
• 5+ years of experience in IT operations management, with a focus on government contracting and services including government regulations and compliance standards related to IT operations
• Knowledge of best practices in IT infrastructure management
• Experience working within a subsidiary of a large company

Drug Free Workplace

We are 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

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.

We also provide 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 qualification, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary base pay range $195,000 - $215,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.

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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