Project specialist & Foreign Trade & Customs Compliance (IMMEX / Maquila Operations)

Honeywell International, Inc.; Ciudad Juárez; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies in Ciudad Juárez seeks a Sr IT Project Management Specialist to lead IT for Maquiladora processes and ensure IMMEX/PROSEC compliance. You will collaborate with the foreign trade team to align IT projects with business needs and regulatory requirements, delivering high-impact initiatives.

You will define project strategies, manage budgets and timelines, and provide data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred majors include international trade/relations or industrial engineering.
• 7+ years IT project experience in customs documentation audits and regulatory interpretation.
• Experience with IMMEX, PROSEC, or Maquila schemes.
• Fluent English; strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute IT project strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Plan, execute, and deliver technology projects on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with foreign trade and other functions to ensure compliance with customs laws and export controls.
• Support daily customs operations activities and review regulatory reforms.
• Provide data-driven insights to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Conduct IT risk assessments and mitigate vulnerabilities across programs.

Skills

International trade

English fluency

Leadership

Risk analysis

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

MS Office

Job description

As a Sr IT Project Management Specialist here at Honeywell Technologies, you will lead IT for Maquiladora process / filing. We are seeking an experienced individual to support business with IMMEX, PROSEC (sector promotion program) or Maquila schemes. Collaborate with Foreign trade team to support third party application enabling business to stay compliant with local with laws, regulations, and requirements issued by customs, tax, and fiscal authorities.

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 successful planning, execution, and delivery of technology (IT) projects that support Honeywell Technologies ’s Maquiladora process.

• Collaborate closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams to define and execute IT project strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring they drive innovation and operational efficiency.
• Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline expectations.
• Collaborate with the foreign trade team to ensure full compliance with laws, regulations, and requirements issued by customs, tax, and fiscal authorities for Maquiladora program
• Provide support for daily customs operations activities.
• Review customs law reforms and coordinate with Tax, Legal, Fiscal, and Production departments to ensure due diligence.
• Monitor and follow up on strategies implemented to comply with legal reforms issued by federal and state governments, as well as international treaties.
• Responsible for executing process improvements to comply with customs regulations and/or export control requirements.
• Work with application vendor to ensure we are current on functionality, app version, etc. This will be core responsibilities so that Honeywell Technologies stays in compliance with Trade operations
• Responsible for executing process improvements to comply with customs regulations and/or export control requirements.
• Provide data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency and support data-informed decision-making.
• Conduct in-depth IT assessments, risk analysis, and recommend strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred majors: International Relations, Foreign Trade, International Business, Industrial Engineering, or related fields
• 7+ years of experience in supporting business from IT perspective on customs documentation audits, Non-Tariff Regulations and Restrictions (RRNA) and legal interpretation
• You must have experience with IMMEX, PROSEC, or Maquila schemes
• Knowledge of import/export processes and global trade regulations, international treaties and Incoterms
• Knowledge of software related to customs operations (Annex 24 and 30, accounting records, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with trade management software (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent English communication (verbal and written), certifications will be preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and industry trends.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor a high-performing team.
• Proven success in delivering complex IT projects, meeting quality, budget, and timeline expectations.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment.

WE VALUE

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with trade management software (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent English communication (verbal and written), certifications will be preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and industry trends.

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Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.