Senior Defense & Space Program Lead (Hybrid)

Honeywell Aerospace; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match and benefits program

Paid holidays and personal time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Tempe, AZ, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the development, qualification, and transition to production of advanced Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems for defense and space.

You will define project scope with cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, implement MOS, and report to the Director of Program Management. This hybrid role based in Tempe offers exposure to high-leverage programs and leadership visibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering program management.
• Proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Proven expertise using Earned Value Management tools and processes to manage complex program schedules and budgets.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience in risk management and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programs to ensure successful execution and delivery.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Employ PM tools and development processes, including earned value management (EVM), statement-of-work (SOW), work-breakdown-structure (WBS), basis-of-estimate (BOE) management, scope / requirements management, scheduling, and cost management.
• Establish and own a programmatic Management Operating System (MOS).
• Partner with Program Control (PC) team member(s) to review and analyze cost and schedule metrics to make data-driven resource decisions.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery before they become critical issues.
• Ability to communicate program management and financial issues to all levels, effectively linking program performance with financial results and product line strategy.
• Ensure overall portfolio financial performance to AOP and STRAP.
• Drive critical program management policies as a change agent, including:
• - Ensure Adherence to IPDS, Flawless Launch and On Time Launch
• - Change control and risk management identification & mitigation
• - Baseline Management and Scope Change Control Operating Systems.
• - Drive Free of Charge Hardware achievement
• - Collaborate and mentor integrated program teams and help onboard new program managers.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SOW

WBS

BOE management

MS Project

Earned Value tools

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace in Tempe, AZ, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the development, qualification, and transition to production of advanced Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems for defense and space.

You will define project scope with cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, implement MOS, and report to the Director of Program Management. This hybrid role based in Tempe offers exposure to high-leverage programs and leadership visibility.