Program Manager

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
Hybrid
Mid 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
Manage moderate-sized aerospace new product development programs from planning through execution. Establish scope, schedules, budgets, work breakdown structures, estimates, risks, and integrated master schedules while meeting cost, quality, delivery, and performance goals. Coordinate engineering, product management, supply chain, certification, customers, and global teams. Track earned value, financials, forecasts, milestones, and risks; communicate progress to leadership; resolve issues; and drive on-time completion through Honeywell’s IPDS phase-gate process.
Summary Generated by Built In

When you join Honeywell Aerospace, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell Aerospace isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Join a team of development program professionals to manage & lead new product development programs within the Power Systems SBU.  You will work under direct supervision of the E&PS Program Director and partner with the Chief PM, Sales Channel/CBT, and GBE Product Owner to establish and baseline a scope/schedule/budget.  You will be accountable to execute baselined development programs of moderate size to achieve scope, schedule, cost, delivery, and quality requirements while demonstrating proficient-level program management skills in this leadership position. You will manage and lead development programs that may span several major domestic and worldwide locations, requiring coordination of technology development and production across locations. You must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of & drive on-time execution of the Honeywell Aerospace IPDS phase gates.

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 Aerospace 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 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
    • Financials (ex. RDE, spend, forecast, variance)
    • Risk Management (Identification & Mitigation)
    • Reporting / Reviews, and Communications
    • WBS Work Package level metric management, including CPI/SPI/EAC
    • Understand budget/schedule & programmatic details
    • Set high performance expectations; remove roadblocks to allow team to achieve
    • Present big-picture view of schedule & budget to team, stakeholders, & leaders
    • Summarize key issues & actions & drive closure
  • Partner with key functions like product management, business, PMO, engineering, certification, integrated supply chain, customer and 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

US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT

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

  • 4+ years of experience in program/project management or related roles
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Strong leadership, executive-level communication, and people management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Experience in risk management and problem-solving

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
  • Understanding of Agile concepts & SAFe framework
  • Experience in MS Project and JIRA.

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.

Skills Required

  • U.S. person status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected status under asylum or refugee status
  • 4+ years of experience in program/project management or related roles
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Strong leadership, executive-level communication, and people management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Experience in risk management and problem-solving
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Ability to communicate clearly and precisely 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 environments
  • Ability to adjust plans and strategies to changing project requirements or priorities
  • Knowledge of the aerospace industry and/or engines and power systems business
  • BS, BA, or master's degree in Engineering or Business
  • Knowledge of requirements management and fulfillment, planning, and estimation
  • High bias for action and integrative thinking skills
  • Recognized leadership and willingness to champion change
  • Proven excellence in communication, interaction, and presentation skills
  • Ability to integrate complex concepts and information with program management systems and processes
  • Proven track record establishing procedures, best practices, and compliance
  • PMP or other relevant industry-standard certification
  • Understanding of Agile concepts and SAFe framework
  • Experience with MS Project and JIRA

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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