Strategic Defense Program Manager

Honeywell Aerospace; Clearwater (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace — Clearwater, FL seeks a Strategic Defense Program Manager to lead large-scale defense programs, aligning with customer goals and strategic objectives. You’ll define scope, develop plans, manage timelines, budgets, and resources while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within cost targets.

You will report to the Program Director and operate on a hybrid schedule from Clearwater, collaborating with DoD representatives to drive excellence, build

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (sciences, tech, eng or math).
• Minimum Secret Security Clearance.
• PMP certification preferred; applicants without PMP must obtain.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaboration.
• Experience managing large-scale defense programs.
• Extensive experience in program management with leadership.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage aerospace programs to ensure successful execution and delivery aligned with customer and business goals.
• Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement detailed program plans including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor program progress and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues impacting program delivery.
• Coordinate communication with stakeholders to provide updates and resolve concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize program management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Program management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PMP (preferred)

Job description

As a Strategic Defense Program Manager you will lead complex strategic level aerospace programs ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements with no negative impact to US nuclear strategic capability. You will be responsible for defining program scope, objectives, and deliverables while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful program execution. Your role will include leading teams, developing and implementing program plans, managing timelines, budgets, and resources, and mitigating risks to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

You will report directly to our Program Director and work out of our Clearwater, FL location on a hybrid work schedule. The position will start on 1/4/2027.

In this role, you will impact US national security by building strong intercompany and interagency relationships, driving operational excellence, fostering innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of critical US strategic programs key to the US defense posture.

Promote a zero-harm working environment by advising on personnel assignments, supporting diverse functional areas to support the Honeywell Aerospace team members and ensuring team members have the tools and the confidence to build quality products, delivered on time and at a reasonable cost.

• Lead and manage aerospace programs to ensure successful execution and delivery aligned with customer and business goals
• Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Develop and implement detailed program plans including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Monitor program progress and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues impacting program delivery
• Coordinate communication with stakeholders to provide updates and resolve concerns
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize program management processes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the customer and Department of Defense representatives

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferably in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• Minimum Secret Security Clearance
• Proficiency with program management tools and methodologies tailored to aerospace industry requirements. PMP certification is preferred. Applicants without PMP certification will be required to obtain.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaboration
• Experience managing large-scale defense programs
• Extensive experience in program management with a proven record of leadership
• knowledge of aerospace industry standards, regulations, and best practices

US PERSON REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to contractual requirements

WE VALUE

• Alignment with Honeywell Aerospace's core values and priorities which focus on delivering for customers, executing with discipline, and building a high-performance culture
• Master's degree from an accredited institution preferably in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• Prior military experience is a plus with the ability to translate defense mission requirements into programmatic execution.
• Strong expertise in defining program scope, resource allocation, budget management, and risk mitigation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Adaptability to changing program requirements and business priorities
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement and taking care of the team.

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.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

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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