Sr Program Specialist

Honeywell Aerospace; Clearwater (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Clearwater, FL, seeks an experienced Senior Program Specialist to lead a portfolio of EGI M-Code missionization programs for Defense customers. You will work with Engineering, CBTs, and ISC to drive scope, schedule, cost, and quality in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

The role emphasizes matrix leadership, stakeholder management, and partnering with sales and product teams to deliver results, with a Hybrid 3+ schedule in a US location.

Qualifications

• You must have 2–3 years of experience in program management or related roles.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of program management principles and methodologies.
• Experience managing complex customer programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the execution of a broad portfolio of long & short-cycle EGI M-Code (and other product) missionization programs of varying complexity.
• Manage and deliver EGI M-Code (and other product) missionization programs within scope, schedule, budget, quality and hardware & software delivery requirements.
• Ensure alignment of EGI M-Code (and other product) missionization programs with strategic objectives of the respective product lines.
• Support the CBTs, GBE, and Tech sales with EGI M-Code missionization pursuits.
• Partner with Product Management, Sales, Engineering, CBT, Law & Contracts, ISC, Customer Support, and other functional focals to deliver customer and business results.
• Communicate timely, accurate, and effective project program status and actions to customers & internal organizations.
• Drive partnership with customers and suppliers to obtain EGI M-Code (and other product) missionization qualifications and certifications.
• Develop relationships with leadership, decision-makers, stakeholders, and influencers and maintain excellent relationships with all levels of our matrix organization.
• Support annual operating plan (AOP) achievement for our EGI M-Code (and other product) portfolio.
• Establish, maintain, and lead the program team, including execution of program plans, enabling processes, and deploy a robust Program Management Operating System to integrate and drive program & project performance.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

PM principles

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Job Description

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity.

As a member of the Retrofit, Modification, and Upgrade (RMU) Center of Excellence you will be responsible for driving short and long-cycle growth through robust pipeline management and Aftermarket (AM) product development, missionization and certification. The RMU COE develops and certifies Aftermarket solutions for all our customer sales channels (Air Transport & Regional, Business & General Aviation, Defense & Space).

We are looking for an experienced Senior Program Specialist to lead a portfolio of Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (EGI) M-Code and other Honeywell Aerospace product missionization programs with various Defense customers. The Senior Program Specialist will have direct responsibility for driving EGI M- Code missionization/development programs, working closely with Defense customers, Engineering, Technical Sales, Customer Business Teams (CBTs), Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) and the larger IPT. If you are seeking a fast paced, high visibility programs, collaborating closely with our customers, then this is a terrific opportunity for you. The person must be highly-motivated and self-directed; and experience working on EGI programs is a competitive advantage.

You will report directly and work under minimal supervision of the D&S RMU Program Director, execute development programs of significant size & complexity to achieve scope, schedule, cost, delivery, and quality requirements while demonstrating mastery of program management skills. The preference for location will be Clearwater (FL) location and you will be working on a Hybrid 3+ work schedule.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the execution of a broad portfolio of long & short-cycle EGI M-Code (and other product) missionization programs of varying complexity
• Manage and deliver EGI M- Code (and other product) missionization programs within scope, schedule, budget, quality and hardware & software delivery requirements
• Ensure alignment of EGI M-Code (and other product) missionization programs with strategic objectives of the respective product lines
• Support the CBTs, GBE, and Tech sales with EGI M-Code missionization pursuits
• Partner with Product Management, Sales, Engineering, CBT, Law & Contracts, ISC, Customer Support, and other functional focals to deliver customer and business results
• Communicate timely, accurate, and effective project program status and actions to customers & internal organizations.
• Drive partnership with customers and suppliers to obtain EGI M-Code (and other product) missionization qualifications and certifications.
• Develop relationships with leadership, decision-makers, stakeholders, and influencers and maintain excellent relationships with all levels of our matrix organization.
• Support annual operating plan (AOP) achievement for our EGI M-Code (and other product) portfolio.
• Establish, maintain, and lead the program team, including execution of program plans, enabling processes, and deploy a robust Program Management Operating System to integrate and drive program & project performance.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in program management or related roles
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of program management principles and methodologies
• Experience managing complex customer programs with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

We Value

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with EGI and/or avionics aircraft products, system development and certification experience desired
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Experience working with Defense customers; knowledge across multiple programs, projects, products, and customers (experience on an international level a plus.)
• Experience working on Export Controlled program (ITAR)
• Strong business/financial acumen and understanding of financials.
• Integrative thinker with demonstrated ability to solve complex, multi-faceted problems with consideration for business and strategic consequences.
• Program Management knowledge:
• Requirements Management & Fulfillment, Planning/Estimation
• Scheduling including resource-loading critical path analysis.
• SOW‑thru‑WBS‑thru‑BOE‑thru Integrated Master Schedule
• Earned Value Management
• Cost & Financials (ex . RDE, spend, revenue, forecast , variance, etc)
• Risk Management -Identification & Mitigation- Change Mgmt
• Experience with leading integrated teams from various internal & external organizations.
• Self-starter who gets results and can work with limited supervision in a matrix structure.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.

Benefits

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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

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About Honeywell Aerospace

Join a company that’s reintroducing itself to the aviation community we’ve helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we’re launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world’s aircraft, your work here has reach that’s rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we’re shaping what comes next.

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