Biggest Challenges Faced By A Mission Assurance Manager At Boeing
Mirwaise's biggest challenge as a Mission Assurance Manager at Boeing is overcoming imposter syndrome, stemming from "sitting in office rooms...with Chief Engineers," who possess vastly more experience. However, this challenge has spurred development of crucial skills: building relationships with subject matter experts and understanding that growth takes time, transforming initial intimidation into a strategic approach to collaboration and continuous learning.
Overcoming Challenges, Imposter Syndrome, Networking, Leadership, Relationship Building
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Mirwaise Masroor
Mission Assurance Manager
Boeing
Virginia Tech
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Engineering - Mechanical
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Overcoming imposter syndrome and building confidence in high-stakes environments.
2. The importance of networking and building relationships with subject matter experts to gain knowledge and insights.
3. The value of continuous learning and professional growth, acknowledging that expertise develops over time and experience.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
The biggest challenge in my current role is understanding and accepting that it's perfectly okay not to have all the answers or to not always know something. I often find myself in office rooms and conferences with Chief Engineers.
I've had many moments in my career where I've experienced imposter syndrome. I'd look at myself and wonder if I was worthy of being in those rooms, as the discussions often went beyond my knowledge. I'd question why I felt I belonged.
That's something I've always struggled with. It's also part of the reason I went to business school. Seeing these technical experts, and coming from an engineering background, was intimidating. I felt I'd never reach that level of engineering talent.
But there's another way to look at it. I learned two very important things. First, it's about knowing who to go to for subject matter expertise. You can't possibly know everything, so developing relationships is crucial.
This allows you to seek help when needed. My job is to gather answers from different people and synthesize them to communicate with the customer. Building relationships is key to this process.
Secondly, it's about understanding perspective. I'm 29, and many of these individuals have over 29 years of experience in their roles. Everything takes time, and you'll always progress from one year to the next, as long as you're willing to keep growing.