Program Director

Job Description:

Electromagnetic Defense Solutions (EDS) by Honeywell is seeking a Director of Programs to lead a portfolio of aerospace and defense initiatives at our Lansdale, PA facility. This high-impact role drives strategic execution across mission-critical programs involving advanced RF technologies, microelectronics, and system integration. You will oversee the full program lifecycle—from proposal development and contract negotiation to delivery and customer satisfaction—while leading cross-functional teams to exceed performance targets.

You ll serve as the primary interface with key defense and aerospace clients, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering long-term partnerships. Ideal candidates will bring over a decade of program leadership experience in high-tech or defense industries, a proven track record of managing complex projects, and a passion for innovation and operational excellence. Join Honeywell and help shape the future of national security through precision, purpose, and visionary leadership.

• Develop strategic business plan for manageable expenses, capital and headcount growth; support business initiatives that meet company and customer contractual programs.
• Oversee the supervision of personnel, which includes selection, work allocation, training, development and problem resolution; evaluate performance and make recommendations for personnel actions; motivate, coach and mentor employees to achieve peak productivity and performance; invest in employees welfare through interaction, social events and education growth; select and develop high quality team members.
• Create and implement successful program plans which proactively address risk and provide a high degree of confidence supporting contract deliverable requirements.
• Analyze cost and revenue performance of programs, providing revenue forecasts and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and profitability; prepare basis of cost estimates, provide pricing rationale and recommendations supporting quotations, proposals for follow-on contracts; monitor program schedule progress and profitability on a monthly basis; prepare monthly program financial reports for management review; manage Return Material Authorization (RMA) repair activity including coordination, cost and pricing.
• Develop accurate presentations and reports to support internal management and customer reviews; manage and execute new development programs in accordance with budget, schedule and technical objectives; leverage relationship with existing customers to identify new business opportunities; provide cost proposals and SOW leadership to the proposal team.
• Support production programs and serve as liaison, including directing company resources to meet contractual requirements.
• Develop methods, procedures and work practices to systematize management practices across the program management group.
• Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices.
• Ensure 5S is adhered to and sustained within work area.
• Coordinate, schedule and facilitate Lean/Six Sigma activities for own work area as well as for other areas to enhance cross-functional problem solving; utilize Company tool champions as appropriate for more significant lean events.
• Develop, track and report visual metrics, including KPI’s for area; react to metrics by identifying and solving problems, making improvements and advancing process control.
• Develop and support teams that make suggestions, take initiative and actively implement improvements.
• Collaborate in team meeting and activities, including SET team support as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Ten (10) or more years’ of progressive responsibility in a fast-pace manufacturing environment, including solid leadership with a RF/Microwave program management environment; proven success in managing projects through production material control/scheduling, engineering principles, manufacturing
• Leadership skills: ability to lead people, coach and mentor staff; ability to lead with integrity, honesty and trust; ability to deliver reliable, unique and leading…