Principal Engineering Program Manager

Honeywell International • Lincolnshire, IL

143d • $179,000 - $249,000

About The Position

Honeywell is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end development and launch of industrial IoT and control products that combine hardware, software, and mechanical engineering. In this role, you'll guide global cross-functional teams, manage program scope and execution, and deliver innovative solutions that improve safety, reliability, and efficiency for our customers. Are you ready to help make the future with us? Honeywell Process Solutions Measurements & Control (PMC) is a pioneer in automation control and instrumentation for oil and gas; refining; pulp and paper; industrial power generation; chemicals and petrochemicals; biofuels; life sciences; and metals and mining industries. PMC offers technologies that extend information and knowledge from the plant floor to the board room that help ensure more productive and stable operations. PMC is part of Honeywell's Industrial Automation strategic business group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• 6+ years of program or project management experience in product development.
• 6+ years of experience in marketing and/or developing experience with hardware/software integrated products and global development teams.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of program or project management experience in product development.
• 10+ years of experience in marketing and/or development experience with hardware/software integrated products and global development teams.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and external customers at all organizational levels.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, and energize cross-functional teams across multiple sites.
• Ability to quickly assess unclear, complex, and ambiguous situations and reduce into distinct, clear, timely, and stable direction for the development team.
• Ability to negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; settle differences with minimum noise; win concessions without damaging relationships; be both direct and diplomatic; gain trust quickly of other parties; have a good sense of timing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project tool, including ability to create and maintain complex schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead 4-5 concurrent global new product introduction programs, overseeing integrated hardware, and/or software, and /or mechanical product development.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, schedules, and budgets using MS Project, ensuring delivery within defined scope, cost, and time targets.
• Direct cross-functional engineering and operations teams (10-15+ across multiple sites), ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely execution.
• Define program scope and manage change control, including negotiations with stakeholders on program contracts and scope variations.
• Drive commercialization success, ensuring products meet ROI, cost, and business objectives while balancing technical feasibility.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively, while capitalizing on opportunities to improve program outcomes.
• Deliver hardware to manufacturing, ensuring readiness for production and successful design transfer into factory processes.
• Report program status to senior leadership, providing clear updates on milestones, risks, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with Six Sigma and continuous improvement practices, applying structured problem-solving to strengthen program results.
• Collaborate with commercial teams and, when required, engage directly with customers to align technical execution with business needs.

Benefits

• Unlimited Vacation Plan with No Preset Maximums
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
• Medical/Rx Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Match
• Education Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Parental Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree