As a Program Manager here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for matrix managing several critical program functions and ensuring the successful execution of the of programs and/or other high visibility Space program(s). Your strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams will be essential in delivering successful outcomes for Honeywell's Aerospace initiatives.
You will report directly to our Sr. Program Manager and IPT lead and you’ll work out of our Torrance, CA location on a Hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the organization by ensuring strategic alignment, program efficiency, quality assurance, timely delivery, issue resolution, data analysis, reporting, cost management, cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, risk management, team leadership, mentoring and development, compliance, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and organizational growth.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and oversee program management activities for aerospace projects.
- Develop and implement program management strategies and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with program management standards and guidelines.
- Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets
- Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders to provide project updates and address concerns
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and practices
US PERSONS REQUIREMENT
Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in program management or related roles.
- Proficiency in program management tools and EVM.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- PMP Certification
- Prior experience in a leadership role.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Experience in leading large-scale aerospace programs.
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/
The annual base salary range for this position is $161,000 - $200,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. This position is incentive eligible.
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. citizenship due to contractual requirements
- At least 6 years of experience in program management or related roles
- Proficiency in program management tools and earned value management (EVM)
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
- PMP certification
- Prior experience in a leadership role
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment
- Experience leading large-scale aerospace programs
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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