Senior Program Manager

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Provide program leadership for the development, qualification, and transition to production of advanced electro-mechanical actuation systems for the defense and space marketplace .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeTempe • Arizona • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering program management with a focus on delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Proficient in Earned Value Management, risk management, and financial oversight within the defense and space sectors.

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Engineering Program ManagementEarned Value ManagementRisk ManagementProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationCost and Financial Management

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Hard Skills

Project Scope DefinitionProject PlanningSchedulingRequirements ManagementCost ManagementResource AllocationChange ManagementCritical Path AnalysisBudget ManagementProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsEarned Value Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Industry Keywords

DefenseSpace MarketplaceUSG Contracting RequirementsFAR Contracting RequirementsRegulatory Authority Certification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide program leadership for the development, qualification, and transition to production of advanced electro-mechanical actuation systems for the defense and space marketplace
Lead and manage programs, customer programs, and key proposals for successful execution and delivery
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with cross-functional teams
Develop and implement project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
Use EVM, SOW, WBS, BOE management, scope and requirements management, scheduling, and cost management processes
Establish and own a programmatic Management Operating System
Partner with Program Control to analyze cost and schedule metrics and make data-driven resource decisions
Identify and mitigate risks and issues affecting project delivery
Communicate program management and financial issues across organizational levels, linking program performance with financial results and product-line strategy
Ensure portfolio financial performance meets AOP and STRAP
Drive IPDS, Flawless Launch, On Time Launch, change control, risk management, baseline management, and scope change control policies
Drive Free of Charge Hardware achievement
Collaborate with and mentor integrated program teams and onboard new program managers
Report to the Director of Program Management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status
8+ years of experience in engineering program management
Proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget
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
Experience with civil and military regulatory authority certification
Working knowledge of USG and FAR contracting requirements
Requirements management and fulfillment
Planning and estimation
Scheduling, including resource-loading critical path analysis
Expertise in Earned Value Management
Cost and financial management, including RDE, spend, forecast, and variance
Risk management, identification and mitigation, and change management
Must hold PMP or CAPM certification as determined by position level and certification experience requirements; applicable certification must be obtained within six months of hire if not currently held

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Educational assistance
Parental leave
12 paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Company-covered cost of required training, certification, and/or recertification