You will provide program leadership for the development, qualification, and transition to production for advanced Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems targeted for the Defense and Space marketplace where this technology yields high benefits. This is a key Honeywell Aerospace strategic technology thrust which raises the importance and visibility of this role to high leadership levels.
You will interface with multiple levels of functional leadership in Engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, Customer and Product Support, and Finance to build cross-organizational support and serve as an escalation point should program challenges occur. You will be accountable for revenue growth, margin expansion, cost control and time-to-market commitments. You will achieve breakthrough improvements in program performance by exerting performance management and leadership influence through deployment of other cost- effective and proactive program management practices.
You will report directly to our Director of Program Management and you’ll work out of our Tempe, Arizona location (or other locations with approval) on a Hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the Control Systems business unit by ensuring the successful execution and delivery of engineering projects, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage programs to ensure successful execution and delivery
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets
- Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery before they become critical issues.
- Ability to communicate complex program management and financial issues to all levels, effectively linking program performance with financial results and product line strategy.
- Approve resource requirements and cost estimates while leading integrated program teams through the IPDS process.
- Ensure overall portfolio financial performance to AOP and STRAP.
- Employ PM tools and development processes, including earned value management (EVM), statement-of-work (SOW), work-breakdown- structure (WBS), basis-of-estimate (BOE) management, scope / requirements management, scheduling, and cost management.
- Establish and own a programmatic Management Operating System (MOS)
- Partner with Program Control (PC) team member(s) to review and analyze cost and schedule metrics to make data-driven resource decisions.
- Drive critical program management policies as a change agent, including:
- Ensure Adherence to Flawless Launch and On Time Launch
- Change control and risk management identification & mitigation
- Baseline Management and Scope Change Control Operating Systems.
- Drive Free of Charge Hardware achievement
- Collaborate and mentor integrated program teams and help onboard new program managers.
US PERSONS REQUIRMENT
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
- 5 years of experience in project engineering or program management related disciplines.
- Proven track record of expertise using Earned Value Management tools and processes to manage complex program schedules and budgets.
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Experience in risk management and problem-solving
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
WE VALUE
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, accounting, project management or business
- PMP Certification
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with civil and military regulatory authority certification.
- Working knowledge of USG and FAR contracting requirements.
- Constructively assertive; high bias for action; integrative problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated relationship management, motivational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically while tactically setting goals and tasks scope.
- Ability to execute to plans while effectively managing risks and opportunities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Adaptability and flexibility to manage changing project requirements
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written), particularly experience and competence in briefing senior executive level audiences
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
Control Systems (CS) products and services are found in many commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build parts for aircraft engines, flight control actuations, attitude control systems and more. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, protect the warfighter, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight.
Skills Required
- U.S. person status: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected status under asylum or refugee provisions
- At least 5 years of experience in project engineering or program management-related disciplines
- Expertise using Earned Value Management tools and processes to manage complex program schedules and budgets
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Experience in risk management and problem-solving
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, accounting, project management, or business
- PMP certification
- Experience with civil and military regulatory authority certification
- Working knowledge of U.S. government and FAR contracting requirements
- Relationship management, motivational, interpersonal, and executive briefing skills
- Ability to manage risks and opportunities while executing strategic and tactical plans
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing project requirements
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.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
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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