Honeywell · 4 months ago
Senior Program Director - Aerospace: Defense
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years expHoneywell is a leading aerospace company seeking a Senior Program Director to lead their aircraft OEM customer business team. This role involves overseeing production contracts, managing customer relationships, and driving strategic growth through comprehensive business plans and cross-functional collaboration.
AerospaceElectronicsInformation TechnologyInnovation ManagementManufacturingService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of customer platform program managers and development program managers
Execution of contractual requirements for all aircraft platforms and maintaining customer satisfaction
Execution of all proposal and contract negotiations for all aircraft platform follow-on contracts
Drive continuous improvement of quality and delivery performance to customer
Drive on time execution for all customer deliverables
Establish and lead SIOP activities to ensure alignment with customer business requirements
Collaborate with counterparts in other business segments to identify cross-business or cross-platform opportunities and best practices
Provide input to GBEs for technology development activities and product line strategies concerning the needs / feedback from the customer
Ensure all programs in portfolio are following the Integrated Product Delivery System (IPDS) process
Resolve complex customer issues while building customer trust
Establish communications with both internal and external stakeholders at the Senior Executive levels
Support engagements with customer to shape product offerings, develop new business, and maintain awareness of market trends
Influence and collaborate across functional boundaries between Finance, Supply Chain (ISC), and Engineering
Provide team level guidance and coaching
Ability to travel up to 25%
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or business
Minimum 10-15 years of proven experience in program management within the defense industry
Minimum of 5 years experience working with or for defense OEMs
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading military defense programs/contracts
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a customer facing role
Knowledge and experience in US government acquisition processes (e.g., FAR 15, FAR 12)
Financial acumen in communicating performance and in managing to Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets
Strong executive presence and executive communication skills
Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Strong management skills with the ability to lead diverse teams and drive portfolio success
Preferred
Demonstrated leadership of a professional team
Graduate degrees in engineering or business (MBA)
Active security clearance
Lean/Six Sigma experience, certification
PMI experience, certification
Demonstrated ability to develop and foster strong customer relationships
Breadth of experience across multiple programs, products, and customers
Strong systems, technical, product and program knowledge and experience in the assigned area
Demonstrated ability to achieve results through influence in a cross functional, matrixed, team environment
Strategic thinking with the ability to develop, implement and document business plans
Strong leadership and negotiation skills
Company
Honeywell
Honeywell is a technology and manufacturing company that produces products for the automation, aviation, and energy transition industries.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.4M2009-10-27Grant· $11.4M
1985-09-27IPO
Leadership Team
Jim Masso
President & CEO - Honeywell Process Solutions
Vimal Kapur
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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