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Honeywell Aerospace is a global leader in technology and manufacturing, committed to delivering innovative solutions for our customers. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee the successful execution of programs delivering critical capabilities to our defense and OEM clients within the maritime sector. This role specifically supports the planning, development, and delivery of mechanical actuation devices in support of the nation’s surface and sub-surface fleet and will require regular direct engagements with our customers – Newport News Shipbuilding and the U.S. Navy – as well as our principal suppliers. This role is ideal for a Program Manager with experience in the defense industry and familiarity with the proposal, execution, and financial metrics typically associated with defense programs. Familiarity with the U.S. Navy’s supplier management structure and processes is a plus.
As the Senior Program Manager for Maritime Business, you will regularly interface with suppliers, key members of our customer base, and internal stakeholders at Honeywell Aerospace. You will be a critical contributor to proposal development and will be responsible for managing customer relationships through proactive communication that includes but is not limited to responsiveness to RFIs, RFPs, and management of all program deliverables. Your organization, strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and ability to drive results will be essential to the success of Honeywell Aerospace’s maritime programs.
This role will report directly to the Director, Navy and Marine Corps business at Honeywell.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:- In support of assigned programs, serve as the primary point of contact for assigned Navy and OEM customers and suppliers.
- Deliver customer programs within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Present program status, plans, and corrective actions accurately and confidently to senior stakeholders within Honeywell Aerospace and to customers at the executive and SES levels.
- Lead cross-functional teams through strong working relationships across Engineering, ISC, Finance, Pricing, Contracts, and Customer Support. Foster a culture of accountability and ownership across integrated product teams.
- Manage and report program financials per Honeywell Aerospace’s established PM processes and best practices.
- Ensure alignment of customer programs with strategic objectives.
- Support decision-making in marketing, pricing, contracting, and execution of new business opportunities.
- Minimum of 8 years experience in program management or related roles in the defense industry.
- Strong understanding of program management principles and methodologies, to include financial accounting metrics and best practices.
- Strong organizational and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and build lasting customer relationships.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
We Value:
- Experience supporting of U.S. Navy programs.
- SAP literacy and project/program management credentials.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, material planning, procurement, and SAP literacy.
- Strong sense of initiative and a willingness to solve problems from end-to-end.
The annual base salary range for this position is <$168,000 - $210,000>. 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 role is incentive eligible.
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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 8 years experience in program management or related roles in the defense industry.
- Strong understanding of program management principles and methodologies, including financial accounting metrics and best practices.
- Strong organizational and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and build lasting customer relationships.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, protected status, or ability to obtain an export authorization).
- Experience supporting U.S. Navy programs.
- SAP literacy and project/program management credentials.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, material planning, and procurement.
- Familiarity with the U.S. Navy's supplier management structure and processes.
- Strong sense of initiative and willingness to solve problems end-to-end.
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.
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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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