Honeywell’s Federal Solutions (HFS), a Gold Business Enterprise (GBE), is responsible for the oversight of Honeywell Aerospace’s contracts for the U.S. and UK government agencies, and our allies. HFS is on the leading edge of supplying advanced applied research and development; engineering and manufacturing expertise; and high hazard experiment, testing and evaluation for our nation's defense and national security. HFS is part of the Controls Systems Business Unit under Honeywell Aerospace.
The position will work on-site at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)- Aldermaston, Berkshire This position reports to the Head of Integrated Excellence Solution.
The Integrated Excellence (IE) PM will be responsible for embedding and advancing a world-class Operational Excellence system across the SDP Lot 1 delivery teams and the PTC organization. The role will focus on developing a culture of continuous improvement, structured problem solving, functional transformation, and disciplined execution. The IM PM will drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance using proven Lean, Six Sigma, and enterprise risk management practices.
ResponsibilitiesOperational Excellence System Deployment and Coaching:
- Lead the implementation and sustainment of the Operational Excellence (OpEx) system aligned to Honeywell and industry best practices.
- Mentor and coach SDP and PTC teams in tiered accountability, leader standard work (LSW), visual management, and continuous improvement behaviors.
- Drive the cultural transformation toward disciplined use of visual management, performance dialogue, and leadership engagement.
Continuous Improvement and Functional Transformation:
- Identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools (e.g., Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Rapid Problem Solving).
- Facilitate cross-functional best practice sharing and lead functional transformation initiatives across operations, engineering, supply chain, and support teams.
- Deploy improvements targeting both process efficiency and functional organizational maturity.
Performance and Risk Management:
- Develop and deploy tiered accountability boards across SDP partners and PTC.
- Define, track, and report key operational and strategic KPIs aligned to business goals and customer expectations.
- Integrate risk management practices, including Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), into operational routines.
Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis:
- Lead structured problem-solving initiatives to drive systemic issue resolution.
- Champion rapid problem-solving efforts to contain and resolve deviations quickly and permanently.
Change Management and Organizational Development:
- Drive organizational readiness and capability for change through structured change management programs and coaching.
- Build employee engagement and technical capability in Operational Excellence behaviors and methodologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Certified Lean Expert, Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent.
- Minimum 7 years of experience leading operational excellence, Lean transformation, or functional transformation initiatives in manufacturing, nuclear, defense, or complex technical environments.
- Deep expertise in the deployment of Operational Excellence systems, including Tiered Accountability, Visual Management, Leader Standard Work, Strategy Deployment, and Functional Transformation practices.
- Strong coaching, influencing, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Familiarity with enterprise tools such as Power BI, ERP systems, and operational data visualization platforms.
- Strategic thinker with a focus on execution and measurable business impact.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
Competencies:
- Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Strategic and tactical execution capability
- Expertise in functional transformation and organizational development
- Strong coaching and facilitation capability
- Data-driven and disciplined problem-solver
- Customer- and mission-focused mindset
- High organizational discipline and accountability
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation, and diversity.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field
- Master's degree
- Certified Lean Expert, Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent certification
- At least 7 years of experience leading operational excellence, Lean transformation, or functional transformation initiatives
- Experience in manufacturing, nuclear, defense, or complex technical environments
- Expertise deploying Operational Excellence systems, including Tiered Accountability, Visual Management, Leader Standard Work, Strategy Deployment, and Functional Transformation
- Strong coaching, influencing, and cross-functional leadership skills
- Familiarity with Power BI, ERP systems, and operational data visualization platforms
- Strategic thinking with a focus on execution and measurable business impact
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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What We Do
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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