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Sr Program Manager

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Phoenix, AZ
Senior level
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Phoenix, AZ
Senior level
Leads complex, global aerospace development programs across scope, schedule, cost, delivery, quality, and technical performance. Develops program plans, manages budgets and risks, oversees integrated schedules and earned value metrics, coordinates cross-functional and international teams, and communicates progress to executives, customers, and stakeholders. Ensures compliance with Honeywell IPDS and Phase Gate processes while supporting capacity planning, requirements fulfillment, and milestone delivery.
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Join a team of development program management professionals to lead Honeywell Aerospace’s development programs within the Engines & Power Systems (E&PS) Strategic Business Group (SBG). You will work directly under the supervision of the Senior Program Director for Power Systems programs.   As a Senior Program Manager, you will be expected to execute development programs of significant size and complexity. This involves achieving scope, schedule, cost, delivery, and quality requirements while showcasing mastery in program management skills. A thorough understanding of various workstreams, including functions and Centers of Excellence (COEs), is essential for this role. You will manage and lead complex, global development programs that may span multiple major domestic and international locations. These programs require the coordination of technology development and production across different sites. Your responsibilities include defining, generating, and implementing program plans, as well as ensuring the on-time delivery of milestones for both customers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Generate, implement program plans and business requirements within approved budget and schedule constraints
  • Define and implement the program-level Management Operating System (MOS)
  • Adhere to Honeywell Integrated Product Delivery and Support (IPDS) processes and Phase Gate rigor
  • Employ program management tools and development processes, including statement-of-work (SOW), work-breakdown- structure (WBS), basis-of-estimate (BOE) management, scope / requirements management, scheduling, and cost management
  • Execute on scope, schedule, cost, delivery, and quality requirements demonstrating program management skills in the following areas:
    • Scheduling, including resource-loading and critical path analysis
    • SOW-thru-WBS-thru-BOE-thru-resourced Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
    • Earned Value Management
    • Financial/budget management
    • Identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks before they become issues.
    • Executive-level reporting, reviews, and communications
    • WBS Work Package-level metric management, including CPI/SPI/EAC
    • Set high performance expectations for your team and remove roadblocks to allow team to execute
  • Partner with key functions like Product Management, Project Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, ISC Engineering (AME), APQP, Aero PMO, Customer & Product Support, and other representation to understand, define, prioritize, status, and deliver upon requirements
  • Coordinate with Customer Business Teams and/or GBE to ensure their application programs are supported for technical performance, schedule, and cost requirements
  • Facilitate forecasting and capacity analysis related to delivery requirements 
  • Establish and maintain the channels of communication to assure timely management awareness of program progress and issues
  • Present programmatic details, requirements, actions status to leadership, technical, and functional audiences
Qualifications

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status

 

YOU MUST HAVE

  • 8+ years’ relevant program or project management experience and expertise within technical or business field
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and associated tools
  • Strong leadership, executive-level communication, and people management skills
  • Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

 

WE VALUE

  • Strong Business and Financial Acumen
  • Ability to clearly, precisely communicate with stakeholders, team members, and customers
  • Ability to coach, guide, motivate teams, and foster collaboration
  • Ability to resolve disputes and reach agreements among stakeholders with conflicting interests
  • Ability to make sound and timely judgments in ambiguous environment.
  • Ability to adjust plans and strategies to meet changing project requirements or shifting priorities
  • Knowledge of the Aerospace industry and/or engines and power systems business 
  • BS/BA/Master’s degree in Engineering or Business
  • Knowledge of requirements Management and Fulfillment; Planning / Estimation, including resource, material, capital, and other needs
  • High bias for action and integrative thinking skills.
  • Recognized leader for willingness to champion change in a rapidly evolving environment.
  • Proven excellence in effective communication, interactive and presentation skills
  • Ability to integrate complex concepts and information with program management systems and processes
  • Proven track record of establishing procedures, best practices, and associated compliance
  • PMP or other relevant industry-standard certifications

BENEFITS

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
  • Employee assistance program and educational assistance
  • Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
  • Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits:  https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

 

POSTING TIMELINE

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.


ABOUT US

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution. 

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

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