Sr. Program Manager

Honeywell Aerospace • Clearwater, FL

1d • $173,000 - $216,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Honeywell’s high-visibility F-35 Navigation Team as a Senior Program Manager and help shape the future of mission-critical aerospace navigation systems. Reporting to the F-35 Program Director, you will lead cross-functional teams responsible for planning and executing DMS projects that sustain the viability of the Inertial Navigation and Tactical Navigation Systems on the F-35, while also supporting Trade Study and Special Test Equipment programs. This role offers meaningful technical complexity, strong executive exposure, and the opportunity to expand into additional Navigation programs across the LM Aero portfolio as capacity permits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field
• 6+ years of engineering project management experience, ideally in complex technical or regulated environments
• PMI certification or commitment to obtain certification within 6 months, sponsored by Honeywell Aerospace
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering or business
• Honeywell Global PE/PM Academy graduation
• Proven business and financial acumen
• Aerospace background
• Experience managing complex Government-funded, Cost-Plus programs
• Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to think strategically while tactically setting and achieving goals
• Attention to detail and ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage changing project requirements
• Experience with Honeywell’s IPDS process
• Experience with resource-loaded scheduling and critical path analysis
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Strong technical writing and executive presentation skills
• Curiosity, passion for innovation, and a commitment to continuous learning
• Proven track record of successfully completing complex engineering projects on time and within budget
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Experience in risk management and problem solving
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies

Responsibilities

• Own project scope, objectives, and deliverables while partnering closely with engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, and customer-facing teams
• Lead matrixed teams to deliver cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality commitments on programs that directly support the F-35 mission
• Translate business objectives into clear execution strategies, practical plans, and measurable outcomes
• Build and execute integrated project plans within approved budget, schedule, and resource constraints
• Adhere to Honeywell’s Integrated Product Delivery & Support (IPDS) process and its phase gate reviews
• Employ tools and processes for setting and maintaining robust project and technical baselines
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance PM processes and practices
• Identify and mitigate risks; identify and propose opportunities
• Engage stakeholders with clear issue summaries, practical options, and timely corrective-action recommendations
• Communicate complex project, technical, and financial status with confidence to internal leaders, customer stakeholders, and executive audiences
• Comply with OPSEC, CUI, and export regulations and laws
• Update Earned Value metrics based on project execution
• Ensure project billings are submitted on time

Benefits

• 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 and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
• Professional development, leadership opportunities, and exposure to complex program execution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior