Managing Director (Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia & Laos)

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The Boeing Global (BG) organization is responsible for leading the development and execution of enterprise-wide global country and regional strategies in close coordination with the business and functional leaders. It also takes the lead on international government relations providing direction and management of the companys interface activity with foreign governments and officials industry leaders policy and academic institutions in all areas of aerospace industry and related activities. It provides guidance and coordination of enterprise-wide countries and regional strategies and policies to promote Boeings international business activities.

Boeing Southeast Asia is looking for a Managing Director (Vietnam Thailand Cambodia & Laos) to join the Boeing Global (BG) team. Based in Hanoi Vietnam or Bangkok Thailand the role will work to establish and implement the companys regional strategic vision for the four countries within the portfolio.

Position Responsibilities

This role reports to the President of Boeing Southeast Asia and Taiwan. The Managing Director leads (and supports where appropriate) the government relations of Boeing in Vietnam Thailand Laos and Cambodia. He / She coordinates and collaborates with the business units functions and other company entities (subsidiaries joint ventures etc.) to achieve their strategic goals and business objectives. The incumbent will leverage regional global resources knowledge and stakeholder relationships to expand their in-market presence and strengthen Boeings competitive position in these countries. The person will seek to leverage intellectual industrial and financial capabilities.

In particular the role will include the following duties in accordance with Company objectives policies and procedures and the laws and business regulations of the U.S. and the host country:

• Acts as a focal point for Vietnam Thailand Cambodia & Laos and works closely across the Boeing enterprise to ensure an integrated approach to supporting growth in these close coordination with the President Southeast Asia helps develop the country strategies to address to business opportunities issues strategic choices and ways to meet business objectives.

• Supports (or leads as appropriate) on the implementation of enterprise and business initiatives. Actively supports Company efforts to enhance aviation safety capacity and efficiency in these countries.

• Acts as leader of the Vietnam Office and Boeing Global point of contact for site issues including office planning; entity management responsibilities staff engagements budget management and governance. Drives functional integration (leading where appropriate).

• Leads (or supports as appropriate) all government relations activities in Vietnam Thailand Cambodia & Laos together with the SE Asia Government Relations team. Identifies critical local government stakeholders develops and maintains relationships with them. Supports senior Boeing executives in gaining access to government officials and coordinates visits and briefings for Company leaders in these countries

• Develops and strengthens relationships with all stakeholders including country level and regional organizations (eg. The ASEAN Secretariat) business associations and community partners.

• Strengthens Boeings presence stakeholder perceptions and corporate brand. Positions the company as an integral part of the local ecosystems. Where appropriate serves as company spokesperson to the media and to other external audiences.

• Regularly interfaces with Boeing Business Units to enable an integrated approach to business knowledge of key business campaigns and partnership activities. Although not directly accountable for profit/loss Country Leaders support to the Business Units will be provided in the spirit of working together as one team to achieve Business Unit objectives.

• Works with Boeing Business Units for aligning community relations university relations Boeing Global Engagement activities and sponsorships across the region within the overall Company policy and guidelines

• Acts as the in-house market expert and ensures team is kept up to date with significant market intelligence and geopolitical issues in these countries.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline is required.

• Minimum of 15-20 years of relevant experiences in the area of general management regulatory affairs government relations community leadership.

• 15 years of experience working with cross-functional or cross-business teamson significant projects particularly where the majority of the team does not hardline report into the candidate. Demonstrated ability to navigate a complex matrixed organizational structure.

• Proven leadership skills in multicultural multinational organization(s)

• Exemplary relationship development/management skills

• Willingness to travel

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Masters in Business Administration International Relations/Affairs or Aerospace Engineering is preferred

• Prior experience doing business in SE Asia and/or Vietnam Thailand Cambodia & Laos

• Strong existing network across government business and academia in Vietnam Thailand Cambodia & Laos

• Strategy development and valuation skills/experience

• Demonstrated business acumen

• Critical analysis and creative thinking

• Policy analysis & research

• Program/Project management

• High level cross-cultural awareness and management

• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and Vietnamese

Other job related information

• This requisition is for an international locally hired position. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

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