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Program Manager

Honeywell Aerospace

Plymouth, MN · HybridJob$140–180K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$140–180K/yr
Location
Plymouth, MNHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Program Manager leads program execution and technical strategy for navigation technology development within Honeywell Aerospace’s Advanced and Applied Technology organization. The role manages programs involving GPS-denied navigation for airborne, surface, and underwater applications, working with scientists, engineers, technicians, customers, and stakeholders. The position reports to the Sr. R&D Manager and is based in Plymouth, Minnesota, or Redmond, Washington, on a hybrid work schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program ExecutionStakeholder CommunicationEarned Value ManagementAgile ScrumGovernment R&D ContractsNavigation ConceptsAerospace ConceptsAlternative Navigation Technologies

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Program Management or Relevant Technical Discipline6+ Years Managing R&D ProgramsAdvanced Degree in Program Management or Relevant Technical DisciplinePMP CertificateU.S. Person

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

As a Program Manager at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in driving innovation, shaping the company's technical strategy, and being responsible for program execution. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, industry experts, and stakeholders to solve complex challenges and advance the company's mission.

You will report directly to our Sr. R&D Manager within the Navigation, Controls, and Surveillance group in the Advanced and Applied Technology organization out of our Plymouth, MN or Redmond, WA location on a hybrid work schedule.

The Advanced and Applied Technology organization focuses on new technology development, and we are seeking an experienced program manager with a passion for driving new technology development. In this role, you will work closely with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and technicians to lead the program management aspects for programs developing navigation technologies. Specifically, you will lead programs related to GPS-denied navigation technologies for airborne, surface, and underwater applications.

In this role, your leadership, expertise, and contributions will shape the future of Honeywell Aerospace, drive innovation, and position the company as a global technology leader in the industry.

  • Lead programmatic tasks on internal and external programs related to navigation

  • Manage and understand complex customer requirements, and act as a focal point for customer relationships

  • Learn internal Honeywell Aerospace processes to help execute existing programs successfully and to drive new business opportunities

  • Work as part of a cross-disciplinary team in a research environment with effective communication and ensure roadblocks are removed to allow for proper team execution

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in either program management or a relevant technical discipline such as aerospace, engineering, or science

  • 6+ years of experience managing large-scale government or industry R&D programs

  • Proven track record of successful program execution

  • Effective communication and ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders

US PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

WE VALUE

  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in either program management or a relevant technical discipline such as aerospace, engineering, or science

  • PMP certificate

  • Strong understanding of program management concepts such as earned value management and Agile Scrum methodology

  • Experience working with government R&D contracts with customers such as AFRL, DIU, DARPA, ARL, etc.

  • Familiarity with navigation or aerospace concepts, especially alternative navigation technologies (e.g. vision, magnetic, LEO satellite, celestial)

  • Desire to learn new concepts including high-level understanding of the technology areas for your assigned programs

The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Connecticut, and Hawaii is $140,000-$175,000. For Washington and most major metropolitan areas in New York & California, the annual base salary range is $150,000-$180,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

This position is incentive eligible.

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

Benefits:

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • 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

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

POSTING TIMELINE

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.

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:

  • Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft

  • Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying

  • Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

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How this job compares

Set against the 11,232 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$140–180K/yr
  • Minnesota median$107–187K/yr154 salary ranges
  • US median$120–202K/yr8,845 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $160K, is 8% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($149K) — in the middle half of Program Manager salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 180 open Program Manager jobs in Minnesota and 11,232 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (9,622 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,507 of the 11,232 open Program Manager jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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