Program Director

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
In an era of dynamic change, Aerospace is addressing the most complex challenges in space.
The Role
Leads and oversees the nFMS aerospace program, managing cost, schedule, milestones, baseline changes, customer deliverables, performance metrics, and program reviews. Develops program management strategies, ensures compliance with standards, drives strategic improvements, and leads cross-functional teams. Builds stakeholder and customer relationships, including with Airbus, while providing leadership to program management staff and ensuring successful delivery of objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In

As the Program Management Director – nFMS here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing various aspects of the nFMS program including direct engagement with customers including Airbus. Your strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams will be essential in delivering successful outcomes for the program. You will report directly to our Program Management VP and you'll work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location on a hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will have a significant impact on the success of the FMS program. You will be responsible for ensuring the program is executed efficiently, meeting all objectives and deliverables. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to drive program success and ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

As the Program Management Director – nFMS here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing various aspects of the nFMS program including direct engagement with customers including Airbus. Your strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams will be essential in delivering successful outcomes for the program. You will report directly to our Program Management VP and you'll work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location on a hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will have a significant impact on the success of the FMS program. You will be responsible for ensuring the program is executed efficiently, meeting all objectives and deliverables. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to drive program success and ensure customer satisfaction.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Lead and oversee the nFMS program activities including direct responsibility for: cost and schedule performance, milestone fidelity, baseline change management, and customer deliverables.
•   Develop and implement program management strategies and best practices
•   Ensure compliance with program management standards and guidelines
•   Manage program performance metrics and reporting
•   Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program success
•   Provide leadership and guidance to the program management team
•   Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
•   Conduct program reviews and identify areas for improvement
•   Lead and drive strategic initiatives to enhance program management efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE
•   Minimum of 6 years of experience in program management or related roles
•   Prior experience in a leadership or director-level role
•   Strong leadership and people management skills
•   Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
•   Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels
•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

This position requires Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, which certification of the two will be determined by the level of the position & meeting the minimum experience requirements of the certification. Candidates who do not currently hold the certification required for their position level must obtain the applicable certification within six (6) months of hire. The company will cover the cost of required training, certification, and/or recertification. 
WE VALUE
•   Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
•   Program management certification (e.g., PMP)
•   Experience in leading and managing large-scale and complex programs
•   Knowledge of program management methodologies
•   Ability to adapt to changing program requirements
•   Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
•   Ability to motivate and inspire team members
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.

THE BUSINESS UNIT
Electronic Solutions is focused on delivering systems, products, and services that improve the safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of flight for operators of all kinds of commercial and military aircraft. Electronic Solutions employees are focused on ​​growing the business by delivering the best possible customer experience and introducing an ever expanding range of capabilities with innovative new products and upgrades to existing products.​

Skills Required

  • At least 6 years of experience in program management or related roles
  • Prior experience in a leadership or director-level role
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • PMP or CAPM certification, or obtain the applicable certification within six months of hire
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience leading and managing large-scale and complex programs
  • Knowledge of program management methodologies
  • Ability to adapt to changing program requirements
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to motivate and inspire team members

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
4,600 Employees
Year Founded: 1960

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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