As a Sr IT Project Management Specialist here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will lead and mentor a team of IT project managers and specialists, shaping the strategic direction and effective execution of our technology projects. Collaborating closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams, you will align IT project strategies with business objectives. With your guidance, we'll navigate the complexities of project management, delivering projects that meet quality, budget, and timeline expectations. If you are a seasoned project management professional with a passion for leading high-performing teams, this role is your gateway to making a significant impact.
In this role, you will impact the strategic direction and ensure the successful execution of our technology initiatives. Your leadership will empower your team to excel, fostering their professional growth and development. By overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects, you will be instrumental in helping us achieve our long-term goals. Join us, and together, we will redefine the boundaries of technology at one of the globe's premier industrial technology companies.Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Project & Program Execution
• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of medium to large‑scale IT projects.
• Drive execution by coordinating multiple internal teams (IT, Finance, Business, Architecture, Security, Operations) and external partners/vendors
• Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies, governance, and compliance standards across all initiatives.
Financial & Vendor Management
• Own project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis and working with Finance team
• Manage vendor relationships, including onboarding, scope alignment, performance tracking, financial governance, and issue resolution.
• Ensure effective utilization of internal and external resources while maintaining financial discipline and transparency.
• Should have experience in managing the Projects in the tool like JIRA / ITPPM etc.,
Leadership, Decision‑Making & Governance
• Act as a decision‑maker and delivery leader, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and roadblocks.
• Bring the right stakeholders to the right forum to enable timely decisions, escalations, and resolution of complex issues.
• Lead governance forums, project reviews, and steering discussions with senior stakeholders to maintain alignment and momentum.
Problem Solving & Risk Management
• Demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, independently analyzing complex situations, evaluating options, and driving practical, outcome‑focused solutions.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; escalate issues with clear recommendations and action plans.
• Drive continuous improvement by applying lessons learned and best practices across projects and teams.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Lead and mentor IT project managers and specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and support for professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and execution‑focused culture across cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in IT project management, providing thought leadership and best practices to stakeholders.
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
- 5 to 7 years of experience in IT Project Management.
- At least 3 years in a leadership or project management role.
- Proven experience managing: Project financials and budgets, external vendors and partners, multiple internal and external teams in a matrix organization.
- Demonstrated ability to make data‑driven decisions, influence stakeholders, and resolve complex delivery challenges.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant industry certifications such as PMP, ScrumMaster, or similar.
- Demonstrated success in driving digital transformation and strategic IT initiatives.
- Strong project portfolio management skills.
- A passion for staying current with emerging industry trends and best practices.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
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.
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.
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
- 5 to 7 years of experience in IT Project Management.
- At least 3 years in a leadership or project management role.
- Proven experience managing project financials and budgets (budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, variance analysis).
- Proven experience managing external vendors and partners, including onboarding and performance tracking.
- Proven experience coordinating multiple internal and external teams in a matrix organization.
- Experience managing projects using tools such as JIRA or ITPPM.
- Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions, influence stakeholders, and resolve complex delivery challenges.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, protected status, or ability to obtain export authorization).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Relevant industry certifications such as PMP or ScrumMaster.
- Demonstrated success driving digital transformation and strategic IT initiatives.
- Strong project portfolio management skills.
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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