Senior Program Manager – Maritime Business

Honeywell Aerospace; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Newport News seeks a Senior Program Manager for Maritime Business to lead and oversee programs delivering critical capabilities to defense and OEM clients. You will manage mechanical actuation device programs for the nation’s surface and sub-surface fleets, engaging with Newport News Shipbuilding, the U.S.

Navy, and suppliers. You will drive proposal development, manage customer relationships with proactive communication on RFIs, RFPs, and deliverables.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program management or related roles in defense.
• Strong understanding of PM principles, financial metrics, and best practices.
• Excellent organizational and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Able to travel up to 10%.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for Navy and OEM customers and suppliers.
• Deliver programs within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Present program status and plans to senior Honeywell stakeholders and customers.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, ISC, Finance, Pricing, Contracts, and Customer Support.
• Manage and report program financials per PM processes.
• Ensure alignment with strategic objectives and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP literacy

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

BOMs & material planning

Job description

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Program Manager to lead and oversee the successful execution of programs delivering critical capabilities to our defense and OEM clients within the maritime sector.

This role specifically supports the planning, development, and delivery of mechanical actuation devices in support of the nation’s surface and sub-surface fleet and will require regular direct engagements with our customers – Newport News Shipbuilding and the U.S. Navy – as well as our principal suppliers.

As the Senior Program Manager for Maritime Business, you will regularly interface with suppliers, key members of our customer base, and internal stakeholders at Honeywell Aerospace. You will be a critical contributor to proposal development and will be responsible for managing customer relationships through proactive communication that includes responsiveness to RFIs, RFPs, and management of all program deliverables. Your organization, strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and ability to drive results will be essential to the success of Honeywell Aerospace’s maritime programs.

This role will report directly to the Director, Navy and Marine Corps business at Honeywell.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned Navy and OEM customers and suppliers.
• Deliver customer programs within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Present program status, plans, and corrective actions accurately and confidently to senior stakeholders within Honeywell Aerospace and to customers at the executive and SES levels.
• Lead cross‑functional teams through strong working relationships across Engineering, ISC, Finance, Pricing, Contracts, and Customer Support. Foster a culture of accountability and ownership across integrated product teams.
• Manage and report program financials per Honeywell Aerospace’s established PM processes and best practices.
• Ensure alignment of customer programs with strategic objectives.
• Support decision‑making in marketing, pricing, contracting, and execution of new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in program management or related roles in the defense industry.
• Strong understanding of program management principles and methodologies, including financial accounting metrics and best practices.
• Strong organizational and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and build lasting customer relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy programs.
• SAP literacy and project/program management credentials.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, material planning, procurement, and SAP literacy.
• Strong sense of initiative and a willingness to solve problems from end‑to‑end.

Eligibility

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.

Benefits

• Employer‑subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time