Sharay Harris
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Boeing, adept in Strategy and Market Development and Change Management. Spearheaded global initiatives, driving strategic integration and operational excellence across continents. Expert in leveraging data with Power BI for informed decisions, and skilled in fostering cross-functional team collaboration. Achieved significant advancements in continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Change Management & Continuous Improvement
Boeing Global Enterprise Services
Fairfax, USA
04.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: The Boeing Company, Fairfax, VA (Remote)
- Lead Strategic Integration and Continuous Improvement for Boeing Global Enterprise Services by championing change management, lean practices, and project excellence
- As the primary internal change consultant, I guide the adoption of automation projects and programs, developing actionable frameworks, policies, and strategies to ensure operational readiness for new business across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific
- Directed a multinational team of six change managers, leveraging PROSCI methodology to drive continuous improvement projects and equip regional teams with advanced change management competencies
- Established BGES’ Project Management Community of Excellence, standardizing frameworks and best practices for global facility projects exceeding $100M in value
- Orchestrated the end-to-end planning and execution of the Brazil Engineering & Technology Center facility, collaborating with stakeholders to align construction and operational requirements, close compliance gaps, and deliver on schedule and within budget
- Launched BGES’ Enhance Operational Excellence initiative in Canada & Latin America—founding the first Lean Global Ambassador program with Cardiff University and the Lean Competency System
- Authored and implemented comprehensive policies, procedures, and command media to ensure full compliance with corporate standards and local regulations across Canada and Latin America
- The Boeing Company, Fairfax, VA (Remote)
Senior Program Manager
Boeing International PMO & Change Management
Fairfax, USA
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: The Boeing Company, Fairfax, VA (Hybrid)
- I lead a global team of 10 project and change managers focused on continuous improvement and new business operations outside the U.S
- I facilitated integration between international teams and the PMO to drive key global initiatives, using smart investigative questions to ensure compliance, challenge assumptions, and identify risks
- I transformed ideas from concept to execution, forged trusted partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and business partners, and drove success in complex programs
- Spearheaded the onboarding of a global team of project managers for new Boeing International programs, serving as the primary PMO and business unit strategy liaison while introducing resource innovations that elevated operational efficiency and scalability
- Founded Boeing Global’s inaugural, fully integrated change management organization—developing a PROSCI-based framework, robust governance mechanisms, cohesive communication strategies, and standardized templates
- Established and empowered a global network of regional change leaders across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, driving streamlined service delivery and reinforcing internal processes
- Directed comprehensive change management initiatives—encompassing communications, stakeholder engagement, and training—across Global Real Estate, Facilities, IT, and Finance, while facilitating executive workshops to ensure seamless adoption of transformative programs in emerging regions
- The Boeing Company, Fairfax, VA (Hybrid)
Deputy Director, Global Strategy and Market Development
Boeing Company
Arlington, USA
05.2015 - 04.2020
- Company Overview: The Boeing Company, Arlington, VA (Hybrid)
- As deputy leader and key stakeholder for Global 2025, I spearheaded a non-U.S
- Growth strategy that transformed large-scale enterprise operations
- I orchestrated and aligned global strategies across business and functional units, integrated parallel transformation initiatives, and evolved Global 2025 into a fully operational enterprise strategy
- I also partnered with internal teams to establish critical success metrics and crafted high-impact executive presentations for the President, Boeing International, and the Chairman and CEO
- Conducted comprehensive geopolitical, market, and competitive analyses to shape Boeing’s Global 2025 accelerated enterprise growth plan, targeting $3B in operating earnings and driving data-informed decisions at the executive level
- Collaborated with the President of Boeing International and key stakeholders to design innovative global growth frameworks—including an enterprise-wide priority matrix—to strategically guide country investments and geographic diversification
- Spearheaded the design and execution of national strategies (e.g., Türkiye National Aerospace Initiative, Saudi Vision 2030, UK Prosperity program) by aligning Boeing’s capabilities with national priorities and promoting mutual growth and innovation
- Architected and implemented the Global 2025 Change Management Strategy, developing a tiered stakeholder engagement plan and a speakers’ bureau that reached over 10,000 employees, significantly reducing resistance and building buy-in
- Established a global PMO to drive strategic initiatives to execution, overseeing a $3B+ investment portfolio and establishing robust operational project playbooks, training, and new frameworks and processes to ensure successful program execution
- The Boeing Company, Arlington, VA (Hybrid)
Chief of Staff, Ethic and Business Conduct, Law and Compliance
Boeing
Arlington, USA
- Company Overview: Boeing, Arlington, VA
- Boeing, Arlington, VA
Policy Analyst, Global Trade Controls (GTC), Policy, and Compliance
Boeing
Arlington, USA
- Company Overview: Boeing, Arlington, VA
- Boeing, Arlington, VA
Communications Specialist, Communications and Member Relations
Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
Washington, USA
- Company Overview: Nuclear Energy Institute, Washington, DC
- Nuclear Energy Institute, Washington, DC
Middle School Math Teacher
Teach for America
New Orleans, USA
- Company Overview: Teach for America, New Orleans, LA / Washington, DC
- Teach for America, New Orleans, LA / Washington, DC
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Public Policy
Boston University
Boston, MALondon Internship Program - Politics & Law
Boston University
London, EnglandCertificate in Strategic Management -
Georgetown University
Washington, DCGraduate Certificate in Teaching -
American University
Washington, DCSkills
- Strategy and Market Development
- C-Suite support
- Strategic Communications
- Program Management
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement
- Research & Analysis
- Risk Management
- Training and Development
- Business Operations
- Business Integration
- Agile
- Waterfall
- Tableau
- CRM
- Jira
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Power BI
- Cascade
- Data-driven decision making
- Corporate communications
- Business performance management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Influencing and negotiating
- Partnership development
- Strategic planning
- Operations planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Market analysis
Accomplishments
- Achieved an overall 90% adoption rate for a $30 million technology portfolio by implementing comprehensive change management strategies, including strategic communications, targeted training, and stakeholder management.
- Reduced supplier payment rejections by 35% in the first year through a cross-functional change management program for transformative technology initiatives—including automation and AI enhancements—implemented across four countries.
- Within two years, established 20+ international entities and offices supporting $2B in operating earnings by implementing tailored, country-specific strategies.
- Led the successful execution of a $3B global investment portfolio by establishing the company's first enterprise-wide geographic diversification process, achieving 100% process adoption across commercial, defense, services, and functional units (Technology, HR, Research) through strategy development and comprehensive change management.
- Engaged over 10,000 employees within five months by establishing a multi-business unit and cross-functional speakers’ bureau for a new global strategy representing both executives and individual contributors—significantly reducing resistance, improving shared understanding, and strengthening alignment with strategic goals across the enterprise.
- Accelerated approval timelines by 40% with zero misses by transforming the International Asset Management Board’s operating model and funding approval process for real estate and technology assets—addressing evolving country strategies, empowering local leadership, and improving agility in high-growth markets.
Timeline
Senior Manager, Change Management & Continuous Improvement
Boeing Global Enterprise Services
04.2022 - Current
Senior Program Manager
Boeing International PMO & Change Management
04.2020 - 04.2022
Deputy Director, Global Strategy and Market Development
Boeing Company
05.2015 - 04.2020
Chief of Staff, Ethic and Business Conduct, Law and Compliance
Boeing
Policy Analyst, Global Trade Controls (GTC), Policy, and Compliance
Boeing
Communications Specialist, Communications and Member Relations
Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
Middle School Math Teacher
Teach for America
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Public Policy
Boston University
London Internship Program - Politics & Law
Boston University
Certificate in Strategic Management -
Georgetown University
Graduate Certificate in Teaching -
American University
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