As a member of the Retrofit, Modification, and Upgrade (RMU) Center of Excellence (COE) leadership team, you will be responsible for driving short and long-cycle decoupled growth through robust program and pipeline management for Aftermarket (AM) products, systems, and offerings. The RMU COE develops and certifies Aftermarket solutions for all channels (airlines, business and general aviation aircraft, and military customers – across all regions). This role will be predominantly focused on the Commercial Aftermarket, while being ready to support the other markets as needed. The RMU COE is looking for a strong Program Director to lead, empower and motivate teams that design, develop, integrates and tests highly complex products and systems making them compatible for the Aftermarket deployment. You will work effectively across geographical boundaries and act as a change agent. You will staff and assign capable program management resources to RMU programs based on the demand from AOP/STRAP plan. You will provide tactical and strategic guidance to a cross-functional team of highly talented professionals who are responsible for program execution, aftermarket engineering, technical oversight, and supporting RMU Pipeline Development and Growth workstream.
The selected individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, MROs/Channel Partners, and Customers to enable AOP achievement and YOY growth over STRAP. The Program Director provides leadership and responsibility for program schedule & cost execution, Short Range Outlook (SRO), Program change management (PFCRs), Revenue recognition in customer funded programs, IPDS process adherence, Accolade Keycode management, AOP/STRAP activities, and presentations to T1/T2 leadership. The Program Director will help drive the Management Operating System (MOS) on a portfolio of programs and new RMU opportunities, and support the streamlining efforts of existing processes to reduce cycle time and cost. The person must be highly motivated, self-directed, and familiar with key avionics and/or mechanical systems, understand STC or aircraft certification activities, and be results oriented. You will work under minimal supervision and report directly to the RMU COE Sr. Director.
Responsibilities- Manage a team of Program Managers to achieve business results including product certifications, aircraft certifications, and seamless entry into service on new product introductions to unlock new revenue for the Commercial Aftermarket.
- Partner with offering/product management, customer business teams, integrated supply chain, engineering, customer support and other representation to deliver business results.
- Support strategic plan (STRAP) development, RMU pipeline management, and annual operating plan (AOP) implementation.
- Continuously improve the aftermarket operating system to drive growth and speed to market, while providing leadership to maintaining program management excellence (cost/schedule/EV performance) across the full portfolio of programs.
- Communicate timely, accurate, and effective program status and actions to internal and external customers.
- Drive partnership with customers and partners to obtain on-time RMU certifications, YOY RMU growth via Roadmap alignment, and obtain business results.
- Monitor & Provide oversight on program schedule and cost execution – HMR milestone status, baseline/re-baseline, deep-dive analysis and maintain required milestone fidelity at all levels; EAC changes, program change management, deep-dive EAC growth issues
- Oversee the Short Range Outlook (SRO) process for RMU programs. Identify over/under spends, support PMs in offset KCs, analyze and improve spend efficiency in RMU programs via budget movements
- Track and ensure proper revenue recognition for RevCOGS programs
- Support RMU and GBE/PACs during STRAP/AOP planning
- Prepare and represent RMU in Senior Leadership meetings, Tier 1 escalations
- Coach/mentor/educate the program team on program execution best practices
YOU MUST HAVE
- At least 10 years of business-related experience
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain or related field
- Program Management, PMP, certification or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience and success with people leadership in a matrixed environment
- Extensive aerospace and commercial customer experience and knowledge.
- Demonstrated performance of exceeding business and personal development objectives
- Integrative thinker with demonstrated ability to solve complex, multi-faceted problems with due consideration for business and strategic consequences
- Results-focused with successful track record of accomplishments through skilled use of influence, persuasion, negotiation, and problem resolution
- Self-starter who gets results, works with limited supervision in a matrix structure
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to create a sense of buy-in among team members
- Thorough understanding of Honeywell Aerospace products and systems
- Knowledge of aerospace industry preferred
- Knowledge of Honeywell Aerospace IPDS processes and demonstrate compliance to the Phase Gate Exit requirements.
- Knowledge of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Planning (STRAP) process.
- Knowledgeable of proposal process and estimation creations
- Proficient with program management tools
- Ability to lead and work with team members located across the globe
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.
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.
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
- Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
- Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
- Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Skills Required
- At least 10 years of business-related experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
- Experience with people leadership in a matrixed environment
- Extensive aerospace and commercial customer experience and knowledge
- Experience exceeding business and personal development objectives
- Ability to solve complex, multifaceted problems with consideration of business and strategic consequences
- Successful record of accomplishment using influence, persuasion, negotiation, and problem resolution
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a matrix structure
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Thorough understanding of Honeywell Aerospace products and systems
- Knowledge of the aerospace industry
- Knowledge of Honeywell Aerospace IPDS processes and Phase Gate Exit requirements
- Knowledge of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Planning (STRAP) processes
- Knowledge of proposal processes and estimate creation
- Proficiency with program management tools
- Ability to lead and collaborate with globally distributed team members
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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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