The Chief PM is a Director level position accountable for providing program management expertise through guiding and mentoring a defined set of program managers and program teams, identifying and closing gaps in program management fundamentals, process application and best practices, and providing expert oversight of critical Aerospace programs. Acting as an individual expert, the Chief Program Manager will ensure program execution excellence from initial proposal to final delivery.
• Will be highly involved in developing program management talent across the business by such activities as conducting periodic domain seminars on program management skills and methodologies, identifying PM process improvements from deep dives and PIAs and leading PM skills assessment within business with recommendations for mentoring, training, developmental actions, knowledge sharing of PM function.
• Will work with the appropriate Aero Program teams and councils to ensure business controls, processes and consistent tools are applied effectively.
• Will be an active mentor to program management talent.
• Validating program execution practices across business including providing oversight on key new programs and assessing execution plans prior to launch of complex pursuits.
• Drive adherence to documented best practices from a primarily development perspective and sign off as appropriate on Integrated Product Delivery and Support (IPDS) for assigned programs, reviewing and making recommendations for program plan, budget, resource plan, schedule and milestones, Preliminary Design Review / Critical Design Review plans and risk register.
• Key resource to address troubled complex programs, driving Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) to achieve a red to green transition and providing a follow up plan to maintain green status.
MUST HAVES:
- 10+ years’ experience and expertise in Project Management or Leadership within technical or business field
US PERSON REQUIREMENTS FL & MN:
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.
WE VALUE:
- PMP Certified
- BS/BA/Master’s degree in engineering or business
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of technical and non-technical audiences including external customers, partners, certification authorities, technical committees & forums
- Have significant large scale, complex development program management experience
- Experience with government program controls (i.e. working with DCMA)
- Considered expert in program management principals and 'real world' application.
- Expertise with large, complex, integrated development programs
- Experience with the application of Integrated Product Delivery and Support (IPDS) Phases A-C
For candidates in MN:
The annual base salary range for this position is $194,000-$243,000 Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
This position is incentive eligible
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.
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.
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
- Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
- Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
- Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience and expertise in project management or leadership within a technical or business field
- Must be a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected person under asylum or refugee status
- PMP certification
- BS, BA, or Master's degree in engineering or business
- Effective communication with technical and non-technical audiences, customers, partners, certification authorities, and technical committees
- Significant large-scale, complex development program management experience
- Experience with government program controls, including working with DCMA
- Expertise in program management principles and real-world application
- Expertise with large, complex, integrated development programs
- Experience applying Integrated Product Delivery and Support Phases A-C
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
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The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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