Senior Aerospace Program Controls Lead

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC in; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Deer Valley, Phoenix, is seeking a Program Controls Specialist IV to lead cost and schedule performance across complex aerospace programs in a hybrid work model.

You will partner with Program Managers and IPTs to define executable plans, baselines, and disciplined performance reporting aligned to government and commercial contracts. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project/Business Management.
• Strong background in cost/schedule integration and financial performance tracking.
• Bachelor's degree inFinance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Project or scheduling tools experience.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing programs.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts (FAR/DFARS familiarity).
• Earned Value Management (EVM) expertise.
• PMP certification.
• Strong executive-level communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex aerospace programs.
• Establish and maintain cost and schedule baselines across program lifecycle phases.
• Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, including CPI/SPI and variance reporting.
• Track budgets, forecasts, and Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Prepare internal and customer-facing program performance reports.
• Support risks and opportunities identification through cost/schedule analysis.
• Support baseline change control and program governance processes.
• Drive process improvements and tool enhancements across program controls.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations.
• Mentor and develop junior Project/Program Specialists.

Skills

Cost/schedule integration

Financial performance tracking

Project/Business Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

ERP system

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace in Deer Valley, Phoenix, is seeking a Program Controls Specialist IV to lead cost and schedule performance across complex aerospace programs in a hybrid work model.

You will partner with Program Managers and IPTs to define executable plans, baselines, and disciplined performance reporting aligned to government and commercial contracts. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration.