Vehicle Maintenance | Boeing-Amerit Program Liaison Senior Manager

Boeing•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Vehicle Maintenance / Boeing-Amerit Program Liaison Senior Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for Fleet Operations across Puget Sound sites, including full oversight of Fleet Asset Management, Vendor Performance, and Contract Execution. This role leads Boeing’s contract with Amerit, the primary service provider responsible for fleet and equipment maintenance, while ensuring safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective fleet operations. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite one of at the listed locations. This position serves as the enterprise fleet leader for the region, accountable for fleet maintenance strategy, lifecycle management, budget and cost control, vendor and contract governance, and cross-site operational alignment. As a transformational leader, the incumbent will articulate a clear vision for modern, resilient fleet management; act as a change agent driving continuous improvement and innovation; and inspire internal teams and vendor partners to achieve higher standards of safety, quality, performance, and accountability. The ideal candidate brings a strong on-site leadership presence across multiple locations, proven fleet and vendor management expertise, and the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders. Success in this role requires strategic thinking, data-driven decision making, contract and financial acumen, accountability for results, and the ability to lead through ambiguity while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field — or equivalent relevant experience.
7+ years of experience in fleet management, facilities operations, or equipment maintenance, including at least 3 years of direct responsibility for vendor and contract management.
5+ years experience managing fleet operations, including preventive maintenance programs, asset lifecycle planning, and operational performance.
Proven contract management experience, including SOW development, SLA/KPI governance, budget ownership, and invoice/change-order approval.
Strong understanding of fleet equipment maintenance, utilization optimization, and cost-control strategies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across geographically dispersed sites.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly across Puget Sound sites (daily/weekly as required).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Workday, Corrigo, Maximo, or other fleet/maintenance management systems preferred.

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Project Management, or similar).
Experience managing third-party fleet maintenance providers such as Amerit or similar vendors.
Experience leading safety, regulatory, and compliance programs in operational or fleet environments.
Strong analytical skills with experience developing KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting for leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end oversight of fleet operations and maintenance activities across all Puget Sound sites, ensuring availability, reliability, and safe operation of fleet assets.
Establish and execute fleet maintenance strategies, preventive maintenance programs, and lifecycle management plans to maximize uptime and minimize total cost of ownership.
Act as the senior escalation point for fleet-related operational issues, major equipment outages, and emergency vendor mobilization.
Serve as the primary Boeing point of contact and contract manager for Amerit.
Monitor and manage vendor performance against contractual SLAs, KPIs, and safety requirements; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
Develop, negotiate, and maintain contract amendments, Statements of Work (SOWs), and service-level agreements in partnership with Procurement and Legal.
Lead formal vendor performance reviews, audits, and governance forums; prepare executive-level summaries and recommendations.
Own fleet-related budgets, forecasts, and cost controls; review and approve invoices, change orders, and variances in alignment with contract terms.
Support capital planning, asset replacement strategies, and long-term fleet investment decisions.
Ensure accurate documentation of fleet assets, maintenance history, and cost data within applicable systems.
Lead coordination with site Facilities leaders, Fleet users, Environmental Health & Safety, Security, Operations, and other stakeholders.
Ensure fleet operations comply with regulatory requirements, internal safety standards, and Boeing policies.
Conduct site inspections and operational audits to validate compliance, safety, and performance expectations.
Maintain accurate vendor documentation, maintenance logs, and workforce or cost records (e.g., Workday and maintenance management systems).