Senior Engineering Program Manager - Communication, Navigation and Surveillance

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Program Manager will lead and manage large engineering projects in Honeywell Aerospace’s Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) Center of Excellence, with a focus on the Weather Radar product line. The CNS organization is a global team that designs, builds, and maintains aerospace safety systems, including weather radar, ground proximity warning systems, instrument landing systems, communication and navigation radios, transponders, traffic collision avoidance systems, and radar altimeters. The position defines project scope, objectives, and deliverables with cross-functional teams and develops project plans covering schedules, budgets, and resources. The role leads and manages engineers, provides technical guidance and mentorship, and promotes continuous improvement in project management practices. The Senior Engineering Program Manager serves as a technical contact for customers and the program manager, monitors project execution using Earned Value Management metrics, and manages risks, issues, and baseline changes. The position reports to the Director of Project Engineering and is based in Deer Valley, Arizona, on a hybrid work schedule. Travel to domestic and international customer and internal Honeywell Aerospace meetings may be required. Candidates must meet U.S. Person eligibility requirements due to U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
At least 10 years of project experience or technical configuration management experience developing FAA/EASA-certified commercial avionics systems in the aerospace industry.
Must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status, or able to obtain export authorization.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work across functional boundaries at multiple levels and establish strong working relationships with internal and external customers and certification agencies.
Commitment to aviation safety, technical and professional excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Experience with CNS products and PE processes.
Gold Level EVMS certification or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Ability to lead teams to practical solutions using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Adaptability and flexibility in managing changing project requirements.
Interest in innovation and continuous learning.
Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Lead teams in developing proposals, statements of work, and associated cost estimates.
Serve as the technical point of contact for customers and the program manager.
Define and implement project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Prepare schedules and resource forecasts using Microsoft Project.
Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
Lead risk management to identify and mitigate risks and issues that may affect project delivery.
Control scope growth through baseline change management.
Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders, provide project updates, and address concerns.
Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and practices.
Travel to customer and internal Honeywell Aerospace meetings, both domestic and international, as needed.