Senior Engineering Program Manager - Communication, Navigation and Surveillance

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Program Manager will lead and manage large engineering projects within Honeywell Aerospace’s Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) Center of Excellence, specifically in the Weather Radar product line. The role is based in Deer Valley, Arizona, on a hybrid work schedule, and reports directly to the Director of Project Engineering. The CNS organization is a global team that designs, builds, and maintains aerospace safety systems, including weather radar, ground proximity warning systems, landing systems, communication and navigation radios, transponders, traffic collision avoidance systems, and radar altimeters. The position defines project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams; develops project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts; and ensures efficient execution and delivery. It also leads and mentors engineers, provides technical guidance, manages project risks and changes, communicates with stakeholders and customers, and drives continuous improvement in project management processes. The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership, customer focus, technical and professional excellence, strong communication, integrity, a global mindset, and the ability to work across functional boundaries and build relationships with internal and external customers and certification agencies.

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, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status, or have the ability 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, customer satisfaction, and integrity.
Leadership, results orientation, global mindset, and ability to foster teamwork and diversity.

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 fast, 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.
Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
Ability to travel to domestic and international customer and internal Honeywell Aerospace meetings.
Advanced degree preferred.

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 in 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.
Contain scope growth through baseline change management.
Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders, provide project updates, and address concerns.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and practices.
Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.