As a Program Manager, CAES Systems here at Honeywell, you will lead and manage complex aerospace programs, ensuring the successful delivery of CAES (Commercial Avionics and Electronic Systems) projects. You will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules, budgets, and resources, and driving program execution to meet customer and business requirements. You will report directly to our senior leadership, and you’ll work out of our Lansdale, PA location on an on-site work schedule. In this role, you will impact the successful delivery of aerospace systems programs, enhance customer satisfaction, and contribute to Honeywell Aerospace's reputation for excellence and innovation in avionics and electronic systems
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee and manage CAES systems programs from inception through completion, ensuring strict compliance with scope, schedule, and budgetary requirements.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams—including engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain—to promote program success.
- Report program status, risks, and issues to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Initiate and lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize program efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop actionable plans and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies to achieve or surpass annual business objectives related to orders, revenue, profitability, and cash flow.
- Contribute to portfolio and site-level business strategy, including market analysis, product and technology roadmaps, and additional market evaluation activities.
- Establish and execute robust customer communication plans to ensure timely updates, advocate for customer perspectives, foster strong relationships, define objectives, and manage satisfaction levels.
- Participate in the planning process for company capital investments, IRAD, and B&P resources.
- Provide input and participate in reviews associated with long-range strategic planning activities.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in program management within aerospace or related industries.
- Strong knowledge of aerospace systems, program lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies such as MS Project, Earned Value Management, and risk management techniques.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex project schedules and budgets.
- Ability to analyze program data and metrics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Experience in aerospace systems program management, preferably with CAES systems.
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Experience with global program management and supplier coordination.
“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.”
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
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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
- At least 6 years of program management experience in aerospace or a related industry
- Knowledge of aerospace systems, program lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance
- Proficiency with MS Project, Earned Value Management, and risk management techniques
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex project schedules and budgets
- Ability to analyze program data and metrics for decision-making and continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Experience with aerospace systems program management, preferably CAES systems
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
- Experience with global program management and supplier coordination
- Must be a U.S. person under U.S. export control regulations
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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