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LGO/Tauber Leadership Development Program - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Boeing · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you led a team through a project with a hard deadline. What was your role and what did you actually do day to day?

whether the candidate has real, specific leadership experience rather than a title with no substance behind it

Describe a time you had to manage a supplier or vendor relationship where the technical work wasn't going the way you needed. What did you do?

experience with technical oversight of external parties, not just internal team management

You're leading a cross-functional team where your peers in other functions don't report to you and don't share your priorities. Give me an example of how you got them to move on something you needed.

influence without authority across organizational boundaries

Tell me about a direct report or team member you had to develop or motivate when they were struggling. What did you do and how did it turn out?

genuine people-management skill versus project-management skill mislabeled as leadership

Tell me about a time your priorities changed suddenly and you had to drop something you'd already invested significant time in. How did you handle it and how did you communicate it to your team?

adaptability to shifting priorities, which the posting explicitly flags as a requirement

Why this program specifically, and why Boeing, given that you could take an MBA or engineering leadership role somewhere with a shorter time horizon to running your own P&L?

genuine motivation for the multi-year rotational path versus using it as a generic resume line

Technical

Tell me about a process improvement project you ran. What was broken, what did you change, and how did you know it worked?

whether they can actually execute operational improvement, not just talk about it conceptually

Walk me through a decision where you had to approve or reject a technical approach that wasn't your own area of deep expertise. How did you evaluate it?

judgment on providing technical oversight without being the subject matter expert, which this role explicitly requires

Situational

This program moves you into a new rotation every 12 to 18 months, often into a team and technical area you don't know yet. Walk me through how you'd get up to speed and start earning credibility in the first 90 days.

comfort with repeated resets and how quickly they can build trust without prior domain expertise

Boeing builds physical products at enormous scale, from aircraft to spacecraft. How would you go about learning a value stream you've never touched, say final assembly or supply chain, well enough to lead process improvement work in it?

systems thinking and ability to acquire domain depth quickly rather than relying on generic management theory

Describe a situation where you had to set an operational goal for a team when the resources or headcount weren't guaranteed yet. How did you plan around that uncertainty?

planning discipline under resource ambiguity, a common condition in rotational assignments

If halfway through a rotation you realized the project you were assigned wasn't going to deliver the value the business expected, what would you do?

willingness to escalate and redirect versus quietly running out the clock on a bad assignment

You're going to be one of several LGO or Tauber participants placed across Boeing sites, drawing on an alumni network you haven't met yet. How would you actually use that network rather than just knowing it exists?

whether they proactively build and use relationships or wait for things to come to them

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The full job description

As published by Boeing.

LGO/Tauber Leadership Development Program - Massachusetts Institute of Technology Company: The Boeing Company is currently seeking participants to join the LGO/Tauber (Leaders for Global Operations/Tauber Institute for Global Operations) Leadership Development Program . Become part of an industry-leading program that attracts top talent and develops senior operations executives who lead and promote excellence across the Boeing Product Lifecycle! This unique program spans across various US-based Boeing sites. Selected candidates will be placed at one of the following site locations for their first assignment: Seattle, WA; Auburn, WA; Renton, WA; Everett, WA; Cambridge, MA; North Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Plano, TX; San Antonio, TX; El Segundo, CA; Huntington Beach, CA; Long Beach, CA; Seal Beach, CA; Hazelwood, MO; Hendon, VA; Arlington, VA; Huntsville, AL; Kennedy Space Center, FL; Titusville, FL; Mesa, AZ; Oklahoma City, OK or Ridley Park, PA. By joining the program, you will get the opportunity to: • Participate in a full-time company sponsored Leadership Development Program • Gain a systems-perspective of Boeing as you rotate across the company to learn more about our services, products and value streams • Lead teams of varying sizes in a variety of situations and environments  • Gain support and build relationships with the larger LGO/Tauber alumni network at the company Position Responsibilities: • Rotate positions every 12-18 months • Develop and execute projects and process plans, implement policies/procedures, and set operational goals • Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements • Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports • Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes • Manage, develop and motivate the teams that you are leading Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of the Leaders for Global Operations Graduate Degree Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.” Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Experience supporting business operations (or a similar position) for a global organization • Experience collaborating across functions and organizational levels • Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, collaborators, peers, partners and direct reports • Experience in a role that required excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to constantly evolving priorities Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is 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: At Boeing, 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.   The Boeing Company also provides 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 qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $160,000 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Export Control Requirement: Safety Sensitive: Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning 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. EEO is the law Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify • E-Verify (English) • E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement • Right to Work (English) • Right to Work (Spanish)

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