Director Product Management

Honeywell Aerospace seeks a results-driven Director of Product Management to lead our Defense Assure Actuation Systems—a foundational suite of hardware and software electromechanical actuation solutions enabling development, qualification, certification, and deployment of next-generation platforms flight control. This scalable and reusable platform supports Assure and future offerings robust application of New Product Introduction (NPI) best practices and Entry Into Service (EIS) collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting to the business General Manager, the Director will drive NPI and EIS programmatic excellence. This will include oversight leadership on early life cycle IPDS programs. Therein, you will guide investment decisions, resource planning / execution, roadmap priorities, platform adoption, and long-term growth. The Director will own the platform’s vision, strategy, roadmap, business model, and adoption plan, aligning with customer needs, engineering priorities, certification/qualification requirements, and business goals. Success is measured by platform adoption, certification leverage, lifecycle cost reduction, roadmap execution, and establishing the platform as a scalable, sustainable product for Honeywell Aerospace.

Location: Tempe, AZ or Phoenix, AZ

Key Responsibilities:

Product and Offering Strategy

Lead, define and execute product and offering strategies aligned to business goals and long‑term portfolio direction.

Lead and Inform product and offering roadmaps, balancing innovation, customer needs, profitability, and lifecycle considerations.

Identify unmet and under‑met customer needs through structured customer discovery and market engagement.

Assess willingness to pay, value propositions, and differentiation to guide investment decisions.

New Product Development (NPD) & New Product Introduction (NPI)

Lead NPD and NPI strategy, execution, and acceleration across the product line. Provide top level oversight to key NPI/EIS/LRIP programs’ critical focus areas to ensure HMR milestone fidelity while aligned to efficient resource utilization

Define product requirements, features, and specifications based on customer, market, and regulatory needs.

Drive cross‑functional alignment on development milestones, risks, timelines, and deliverables.

Partner with marketing and sales on positioning, pricing, and go‑to‑market strategies.

Enable successful product launches through sales enablement, customer education, and marketing campaigns.

Cross‑Functional & Stakeholder Leadership

Lead and influence cross‑functional teams including R&D, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and sales.

Act as the primary point of contact and advocate for products and portfolio decisions.

Communicate strategy, performance, and priorities clearly to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

Define and track KPIs related to revenue, margin, market share, customer satisfaction, and lifecycle health.

Conduct post‑launch and portfolio reviews to assess performance against business objectives.

Identify opportunities for cost optimization, product enhancements, and operational improvements.

US PERSONS 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.

YOU MUST HAVE

8+ years of product management, platform leadership, in equivalent control systems product experience

Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Ability to analyze market trends and customer needs to identify growth opportunities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven success developing product strategy, roadmaps, and lifecycle plans for complex technology products.

Strong business acumen, including investment planning, business cases, and portfolio management.

Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, program management, finance, and certification organizations.

WE VALUE

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Experience in aircraft wheels and braking systems or carbon-carbon composite technologies

Experience in a global organization

Experience in leading product management teams focused on new product introduction

Strong analytical and market research skills

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment

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.

ABOUT US

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.