Contracts Program Manager

As a Baseline Contracts Program Manager here at Honeywell, you will lead and oversee the strategic management of baseline contracts, ensuring alignment with complex program objectives and compliance with company policies. You will be responsible for driving contract negotiations, managing high-level risks, and collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure successful contract execution and program delivery. Your expertise in aerospace industry standards and government contract regulations will be critical to your success in this role.

You will work a Hybrid 3/in office and 2/remote schedule.

In this role, you will impact the effective governance and administration of baseline contracts, contributing to the overall success of Honeywell's strategic programs by ensuring contractual obligations are met, risks are proactively mitigated, and stakeholder expectations are managed with executive oversight.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of baseline contracts including complex negotiations, execution, and compliance oversight within the aerospace and government contracting environments.

• Partner with senior stakeholders across legal, finance, program management, and executive leadership to align contracts with strategic program goals and regulatory requirements.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate high-impact contractual risks and issues in government contracts.

• Develop and implement best practices for contract management and governance within the program portfolio, ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards and government regulations.

• Provide mentorship and leadership to contract and program teams, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

• Ensure comprehensive contract documentation and reporting for audits, compliance, and executive review.

US PERSONS REQUIREMENT

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 6+ years of experience managing and negotiating complex contracts within large-scale aerospace programs and government contracts.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

• Demonstrated expertise in commercial terms, and baseline contract governance, with strong knowledge of government contracting regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS).

• Proven ability to lead contract strategy and risk management in a dynamic, fast-paced aerospace and government contracting environment.

• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management process.

• Experience collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive contract and program success

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, CPCM) preferred.

• Experience in senior program or contract management roles within global aerospace, industrial, or technology sectors.

• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Experience managing complex, multi-million-dollar contracts and programs in aerospace and government sectors.

BENEFITS

In 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 information visit: Benefits at Honeywell

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