Senior Program Director - Aerospace: Defense

OverviewSr. Director - Program Management (Internal) As a Senior Program Director here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for leading an aircraft original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customer business team (CBT) and day-to-day business activities. You will lead a team of customer platform program managers that manage production / sustainment contracts and lead customer funded development programs. You will ensure that the business portfolio meets its Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for all financial metrics. You will play a critical role in driving the execution and strategic growth of the business by developing and executing comprehensive customer business plans to maximize customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value-added solutions to the customer. You will be responsible for the overall OEM customer relationship. You are responsible for overall proposal strategy and negotiations in the portfolio. You will have oversight of all platform development program execution and ensure the contract cost, schedule and technical requirements are met. Your team will ensure that all orders are successfully entered and that the organization meets the customer/'s production requirements. You will be familiar with customer aircraft platforms, Honeywell content, and capabilities. In doing so, you will understand the business and competitive environment and will be able to identify and develop platform growth strategies and business opportunities. As a people leader at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. You will continuously work to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture. By guiding and mentoring your team, you will foster a culture of excellence to enable business growth. You will report directly to the Vice President of the Defense OEM Customer Business Team and you/'ll work out of a major Honeywell Aerospace site on a hybrid work schedule. BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELLIn addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more Honeywell Benefits information visit: The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. This was posted on August 28, 2025. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a team of customer platform program managers and development program managersExecution of contractual requirements for all aircraft platforms and maintaining customer satisfactionExecution of all proposal and contract negotiations for all aircraft platform follow-on contractsDrive continuous improvement of quality and delivery performance to customerDrive on time execution for all customer deliverablesEstablish and lead SIOP activities to ensure alignment with customer business requirementsCollaborate with counterparts in other business segments to identify cross-business or cross-platform opportunities and best practicesProvide input to GBEs for technology development activities and product line strategies concerning the needs / feedback from the customerEnsure all programs in portfolio are following the Integrated Product Delivery System (IPDS) processResolve complex customer issues while building customer trustEstablish communications with both internal and external stakeholders at the Senior Executive levelsSupport engagements with customer to shape product offerings, develop new business, and maintain awareness of market trendsInfluence and collaborate across functional boundaries between Finance, Supply Chain (ISC), and EngineeringProvide team level guidance and coachingAbility to travel up to 25% YOU MUST HAVEBachelor/'s degree in engineering, science or businessMinimum 10-15 years of proven experience in program management within the defense industryMinimum of 5 years experience working with or for defense OEMsMinimum of 5 years of experience leading military defense programs/contractsMinimum of 5 years of experience in a customer facing roleKnowledge 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) targetsStrong executive presence and executive communication skillsMust be a US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearanceStrong management skills with the ability to lead diverse teams and drive portfolio success WE VALUEDemonstrated leadership of a professional teamGraduate degrees in engineering or business (MBA)Active security clearanceLean/Six Sigma experience, certificationPMI experience, certificationDemonstrated ability to develop and foster strong customer relationshipsBreadth of experience across multiple programs, products, and customersStrong systems, technical, product and program knowledge and experience in the assigned areaDemonstrated ability to achieve results through influence in a cross functional, matrixed, team environmentStrategic thinking with the ability to develop, implement and document business plansStrong leadership and negotiation skills About UsHoneywell helps organizations solve the world/'s most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. 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Created: 2025-10-06