Honeywell Technologies is hiring a Program Controls Director within their Building Automation (BA) organization. This person will manage a GBE (Global Business Enterprise) team responsible for effective Project Controls Management to achieve business results for Honeywell. This role is responsible for driving strong project controls to ensure that the GBE delivers on its financial commitments. Also, this leader is responsible for providing transparency to risk and driving mitigation actions. The Program Control Director will support talent initiatives within their GBE such as recruiting, development, and engagement.
This role will sit in our Honeywell Hub location in Atlanta, GA and operate on a hybrid work schedule, plus 30% travel (domestic & international).
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
- Lead the GBE PCO function - projects vary in size/complexity and may include large mega projects
- Establish the function by setting a high bar for talent and processes
- Drive talent strategy, including initiatives around recruitment, development, and engagement
- Accountable to GBE VPGM Operations and CFO for providing transparency and risk mitigation on project portfolio
- Ensure world-class processes are deployed to manage project costs, budget, and schedule
- Drive change orders and margin rate on change orders
- Establish early warning & Business Risk Mitigation Framework across all the projects businesses
- Responsible for implementation of the standard Project Controls tool sets and work processes on all projects
- Assess, Audit and Approve all Risks and Opportunities
- Drive controls discipline and maturity via Project Solutions Accelerator and Playbook
- Visit customer sites and plants for independent audits related to Milestones, Milestone dependencies, Supplier / Subcontractor performance and adherence to contractual terms and plans
- Ensure Risk and Opportunities Net and Cross financial impacts
- Ensure SOX Compliance
- Deploy PCO Incentive Plan to drive performance and behavioral changes
- Direct interactions with various customers
You Must Have:
- 10+ years of experience in project controls & project management
- Extensive people leadership/management experience
We Value:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related degree
- Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or Accounting
- Global operational & management experience
- Knowledge of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Planning (STRAP) process
- Strong Leadership, Communication, Negotiation and Organizational skills
- Extensive influence and motivation at varying levels across the organization
- Problem Solving and Decision-Making Abilities
- Ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience
- User experience of ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Microsiga)
- Understanding of Finance (concepts and work processes), Cost risk analysis and contingency management, Cash flow (planned, actual, forecast)
- PMP Certification
- Leadership experience preferably in an international, multi-site and multicultural business environment
- Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources and able to provide optimal solutions to problems
- Courage – ability to provide transparency to project risks and partner with SBUs to drive resolution
- Ability to convey a strong sense of urgency and drive resolution of issues to closure
- Experience in oil & gas, sustainability, and capital projects
- Knowledge of SAP Projects Module, Primavera Project Planner
- PMIS (Project Management Information System) experience (i.e., Cora or EcoSys)
- Change management systems (implement, maintain)
- Project Controls Analysis (data, indices, variances, trends, projects), Planning and Integrated Scheduling (concepts and work processes)
- Contract and subcontract administration (concepts and work processes)
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more
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 HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a leading global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit https://buildings.honeywell.com/
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more
About UsHoneywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in project controls and project management
- Extensive people leadership and management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Global operational and management experience
- Knowledge of Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Planning processes
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Ability to influence and motivate stakeholders across organizational levels
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to communicate subtle or complex messages clearly
- Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsiga
- Understanding of finance concepts, cost risk analysis, contingency management, and cash flow forecasting
- PMP certification
- International, multi-site, and multicultural leadership experience
- Experience in oil and gas, sustainability, and capital projects
- Knowledge of SAP Projects Module and Primavera Project Planner
- Project Management Information System experience, such as Cora or EcoSys
- Experience implementing and maintaining change management systems
- Experience with project controls analysis, planning, and integrated scheduling
- Knowledge of contract and subcontract administration
Honeywell Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Honeywell and has not been reviewed or approved by Honeywell.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are anchored by a strong 401(k) match with clear vesting and annual funding mechanics. Plan administration and education resources further reinforce long‑term savings support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away provisions include company holidays, flexible vacation for many exempt roles, and paid sick time. These policies contribute meaningful breadth beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available to all parents with flexible usage options, and certain family‑building supports are included. Birth mothers can coordinate leave with short‑term disability for extended coverage.
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