Program Manager IV/V Development

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At CAES by Honeywell, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

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CAES by Honeywell is a defense, aerospace, cyber security, energy, and transportation products group. CAES manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.

We are an industry leader in the design, manufacture, support of advanced integrated RF systems for high performance Electronic Warfare, Radar/Communications, flight test and instrumentation systems. Our products are used by US and international customers in manned aircraft, UAVs, space vehicles, missiles and guided weapons applications.

Want to be part of a world-class team driving business and projects to success at CAES?

The Principal Development Program Manager is a high-visibility role within the Program Management Office (PMO) at CAES by Honeywell's Defense Systems Division, reporting directly to the Director of Development Programs. This position will play a key role in managing a roughly $50 million portfolio of development programs, with $150 million in follow-on production contracts behind it. The Principal Development Program Manager will support the Defense Systems business across key development programs and new business proposals, with a focus on cultivating strong relationships with key development customers and positioning CAES by Honeywell to win large-scale production programs. From proposal development through contract execution, this position ensures the successful completion of development and production orders, while maintaining close collaboration with Prime Contract customers.

Program Execution & Development:

• Create and take ownership of the program plan and budget management, overseeing the technical, financial, and scheduling aspects of development programs.
• Manage funds and reallocate resources as needed, ensuring that programs meet financial targets and scope.
• Regularly monitor orders, revenue, profit, and cash flow, ensuring alignment with both short-term and long-term program objectives.
• Lead risk and opportunity management throughout the program lifecycle, identifying and mitigating risks while capitalizing on opportunities.
• Ensure consistent communication and collaboration across the Integrated Product Team (IPT), conducting weekly meetings to track program progress, resolve issues, and close actions in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable government, company, customer, and industry specifications and regulations (e.g., FAR, DFAR, ITAR).
• Champion contractual integrity, ensuring that all contracts are adhered to, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in proposal submissions and contract execution.
• Establish and maintain strategic business relationships with key customers to position CAES by Honeywell as a trusted partner for long-term development and production contracts.

New Business Proposals & Development Program Initiation:

• Partner with a proposal manager to lead the initiation and orchestration of program proposals, ensuring timely review, approval, and submission to customers.
• Analyze Request for Proposals (RFPs) to assess technical, schedule, cost, and contract requirements. Work cross-functionally to coordinate proposal inputs and ensure thorough, accurate responses.
• Provide guidance and strategy to internal teams to prepare executable Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for labor, materials, and other program support functions, ensuring the proposals align with program goals.
• Cultivate strong relationships with existing and potential customers, ensuring that proposals align with their needs and long-term strategic goals.
• Support proposal negotiations with internal contracts staff and customers, maintaining close engagement with customer representatives to secure favorable terms and alignment on expectations.
• Identify follow-on business and growth opportunities through development work that can evolve into larger production contracts.

Customer & Stakeholder Communication:

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for program-related inquiries and fostering trust to unlock future business opportunities.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to leadership, functional departments, and customers, ensuring alignment and transparency on program health and progress.
• Identify opportunities to expand customer portfolios, collaborating with business development teams to develop strategies for growing existing accounts and winning new, large production contracts.
• Lead contract amendments or extensions in collaboration with Contracts staff, managing the customer interface to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance.

MINIMUM:

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in program management, ideally in the electronics/communications sector supporting U.S. DOD or foreign military governments.
• Experience managing new development programs with a cross-functional team, demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration across technical, financial, and operational functions.
• Must be a U.S. Person per U.S. export laws or eligible for export license approval.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor's degree and 11+ years of experience in a technical, business, or financial discipline, with professional-level courses in contract administration.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industries, particularly with Technology Development Programs, RF/Microwave Products, or manufacturing technical products.
• PMP Certification or similar project management qualifications.
• Experience managing complex development programs or serving in a deputy capacity for large, high-risk programs.
• Strong background in new business development, particularly in growing customer portfolios and winning large production contracts.
• Proven success in building relationships with key customers and transitioning from development to large-scale production programs.

Salary Range: $124,354 - $205,573 annually (San Diego, CA).

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base bay. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.