Senior SATCOM NPI & Proposals Program Manager

Socket.dev; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 173,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Canada’s Ottawa area seeks a Senior Program Manager, Bids & Proposals, to lead early lifecycle phases (A1/A2) for new programs and ensure a smooth handoff to execution teams. You will drive cross-functional alignment and support bid/proposal activities including RDE recovery and RevCOGS efforts.

The role interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineering, and business teams to translate requirements into actionable PM plans, SOWs and transition artifacts, ensuring program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with additional experience in Business, Program Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in program management, product development, or new product introduction environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs within satellite communications, aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or related high-technology industries.
• Strong understanding of program lifecycle management, phase-gate processes, and cross-functional product development methodologies.
• Experience developing and managing Statements of Work (SOWs), program plans, schedules, and execution frameworks.
• Proven success supporting bid and proposal activities, customer pursuits, and business development initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with extensive customer-facing experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs through early lifecycle phases (A1 and A2), establishing program scope, objectives, risks, requirements, and execution readiness.
• Facilitate the successful handoff of programs to Execution Program Managers at the start of Phase B and support continuity through Phase C as required.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Operations, Business Development, and Program Management teams to ensure program success.
• Support bid and proposal activities with a focus on RDE recovery opportunities, RevCOGS initiatives, and government-funded pursuits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop program management strategies, estimates, schedules, and execution approaches that enhance proposal competitiveness.
• Develop and manage internal and supplier Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Review and interpret customer SOWs and contractual requirements to ensure clear communication and understanding across all stakeholders.
• Partner with Execution Program Managers to translate customer and supplier requirements into Program Management Plans and other critical program execution artifacts.
• Ensure all program documentation supports a successful transition from Bid & Proposal (Phase A1/2) to program execution (Phase B/C).
• Support the recovery of troubled or underperforming programs, including red-status initiatives requiring strategic intervention.
• Assist programs that are delayed or challenged in meeting phase exit requirements.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on phase exit performance metrics and trends, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a primary PMO interface with customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders during proposal development, program initiation, and transition activities.
• Build and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships through effective communication, issue resolution, and strategic collaboration.
• Represent PMO in customer presentations, reviews, and business discussions.
• Partner with PMO leadership to ensure alignment between Program Management, Global Business Excellence (GBE), Customer Business Teams (CBT), Engineering, and other key functional organizations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of program management best practices, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership and guidance on complex program management challenges across the business.
• The role requires frequent interaction with customers, suppliers, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

NPI Leadership

Bid & Proposal

Program Management

Satellite Communications

Cross‑Functional Leadership

SOW Development

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace in Canada’s Ottawa area seeks a Senior Program Manager, Bids & Proposals, to lead early lifecycle phases (A1/A2) for new programs and ensure a smooth handoff to execution teams. You will drive cross-functional alignment and support bid/proposal activities including RDE recovery and RevCOGS efforts.

The role interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineering, and business teams to translate requirements into actionable PM plans, SOWs and transition artifacts, ensuring program