Description

As a Lead Project Engineer here at Honeywell, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing critical new product development and product enhancement projects to deliver innovative solutions and drive business success. You will be responsible for providing guide and drive the project teams, ensuring the successful execution of projects within scope, budget, quality and timeline. Your strong leadership skills, technical and business acumen and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and with business groups will be instrumental in achieving project objectives and exceeding customer expectations.As a Lead Project Engineer at Honeywell, you will be responsible for providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to lead critical project groups and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.Skills

• Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
• Strong business and technical acumen
• Ability to create and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Ability to manage and control scope and use change management principles to balance constraints and customer expectations.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with engineering principles and technologies pertinent to the product being developed.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Expertise working with stakeholders at various levels and escalate with the right approach and influence decision making.
• Ability to negotiate across stakeholders and obtain best resources for project success.
• Ability to manage conflicts and resolve towards project success.
• Capability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve project goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas and updates to stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate technical details to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical skills for product assessments and strategic decision-making.
• Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions quickly.
• Skills in foreseeing, identifying and managing project risks to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA can be advantageous.
• Scaled Agile experience and experience in Agile development.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is required for this role.
• Proven experience in product development or project management, often requiring several years in a managerial role.
• Experience in a specific industry relevant to the products being developed, such as technology, automotive, or aerospace.
• Experience in Generative AI or AI technologies and Data Governance is a plus.
• Experience in SaaS and Cloud product development and deployments at scale is a plus.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence) and product development tools.
• Skills in data analysis and experience in creating reports and presentations to share with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Obtain Project Sponsorship in alignment with Annual Operating Plan and Product Roadmap
• Acquiring cross-functional team members
• Conduct Project Kickoff
• Coordinate Project Discovery activities like Business Case, Technical Feasibility, Voice of Customer Analysis
• Enable Engagement of Early Adopter Customers
• Obtain Product Funding and Ensure Internal and External Resource Planning
• Coordinate Product Scope, Compliance scoping, Security Scoping, Customer Support and Operations Models
• Create Detailed Project Plan and Schedule
• Oversee the creation of Product SKUs, Scope of work (SOW) documents and Coordinate Procurement of External Resources and Services
• Conduct Risks Assessment and Mitigation Plans
• Baseline Plan, Define Dependencies and Obtain Commitments
• Monitor program deviations, and regularly assess program performance and risks and mitigate including escalation when necessary
• Manage program financials and address deviations.
• Coordinate product and security approvals, customer interactions, and periodic meetings across functional teams.
• Proactively Identify, Analyze, Mitigate and Address Risks and Issues
• Manage Stakeholders at different levels including reporting, enabling decision making & escalations
• Facilitate readiness assessments and obtain release sign offs
• Coordinate Analysis of customer feedback and product backlog
• Support in, pricing setup, support workflows, and marketing launch deliverables
• Ensure Go to Market systems are ready to receive new products and customer delivery

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.