Director Program Management

CAES•Lansdale, PA

62d•$184,931 - $286,231

About The Position

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer. At CAES by Honeywell, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES by Honeywell. The most important thing we build is TRUST Overview CAES by Honeywell is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Programs to lead a portfolio of cutting-edge aerospace and defense initiatives at our Lansdale, PA facility. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to drive strategic execution across mission-critical programs involving advanced RF technologies, microelectronics, and system integration. As the Director of Programs, you will oversee the full program lifecycle-from proposal development and contract negotiation to delivery and customer satisfaction-while leading cross-functional teams to exceed performance targets. You'll serve as the primary interface with key defense and aerospace clients, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering long-term partnerships. Ideal candidates will bring over a decade of program leadership experience in high-tech or defense industries, a proven track record of managing complex projects, and a passion for innovation and operational excellence. Join CAES by Honeywell and help shape the future of national security through precision, purpose, and visionary leadership.

Requirements

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible in a fast-pace manufacturing environment, including solid leadership with a RF/Microwave program management environment; proven success in managing projects through production material control/scheduling, engineering principles, manufacturing
Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in Business or related field, required.
Leadership skills: ability to lead people, coach and mentor staff; ability to lead with integrity, honesty and trust; ability to deliver reliable, unique and leading edge solutions that exceed expectations; ability to act with energy, passion and responsibility; ability to collaborate to leverage and align all elements of the business; ability to inspire every employee to reach his or her full potential and achieve excellence.
In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license) as this role requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master of Arts degree in Business Administration,
Works in an environment where continuous improvement methods are utilized to manufacture quality products according to design specifications and customer expectations;
Works in a leadership capacity positively influencing employees across functional areas.
Supports strategic development of site capacity and capability planning to support customer requirements and business needs.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic and tactical responses to implement company business goals; provide leadership to the program managers; manage strategic and complex programs through the coordination of people, logistics and material; execute contractual responsibilities in a profitable manner; develop systems to improve productivity and uniformity in the practice of program management.
Develop strategic business plan for manageable expenses, capital and headcount growth; support business initiatives that meet company and customer contractual programs.
Oversee the supervision of personnel, which includes selection, work allocation, training, development and problem resolution; evaluate performance and make recommendations for personnel actions; motivate, coach and mentor employees to achieve peak productivity and performance; invest in employees welfare through interaction, social events and education growth; select and develop high quality team members.
Create and implement successful program plans which proactively address risk and provide a high degree of confidence supporting contract deliverable requirements.
Analyze cost and revenue performance of programs, providing revenue forecasts and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and profitability; prepare basis of cost estimates, provide pricing rationale and recommendations supporting quotations, proposals for follow-on contracts; monitor program schedule progress and profitability on a monthly basis; prepare monthly program financial reports for management review; manage Return Material Authorization (RMA) repair activity including coordination, cost and pricing.
Develop accurate presentations and reports to support internal management and customer reviews; manage and execute new development programs in accordance with budget, schedule and technical objectives; leverage relationship with existing customers to identify new business opportunities; provide cost proposals and SOW leadership to the proposal team.
Support production programs and serve as liaison, including directing company resources to meet contractual requirements.
Develop methods, procedures and work practices to systematize management practices across the program management group.
Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices.
Ensure 5S is adhered to and sustained within work area.
Coordinate, schedule and facilitate as applicable Lean/Six Sigma activities for own work area as well as for other areas to enhance cross-functional problems solving; utilize Company tool champions as appropriate for more significant lean events.
Develop, track and report visual metrics, including KPI's for area; react to metrics by identifying and solving problems, making improvements and advancing process control.
Develop and support teams that make suggestions, take initiative and actively implement improvements.
Collaborate in team meeting and activities, including SET team support as appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned.