Senior Advanced Project Engineer - Technical Program Manager

As a Sr Advanced Project Engineer - Technical Program Manager at Honeywell Forge & AI, you will help drive the execution of innovative Physical AI solutions that connect AI, software and the physical world. Our teams are applying these technologies to real-world challenges—from reducing energy consumption in buildings to optimizing industrial processes and enabling more autonomous operations. 

You will work at the intersection of business and technology, partnering with global Engineering, AI, Product, UX and business teams to translate priorities into executable plans and deliver complex programs successfully. 

We are looking for a collaborative, hands-on program leader who can connect the dots, bring structure to ambiguity, communicate effectively across technical and business teams, and drive execution in a fast-moving environment. 

 

YOU MUST HAVE

· 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management or related roles.

· Proven track record of successfully delivering large, complex engineering or software programs on time and within budget.

· Experience leading execution across multiple Agile/Scrum engineering teams.

· Strong program leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

· Experience with resource planning, budgeting, forecasting and risk management.

· Experience working with globally distributed teams and/or external engineering partners.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

· Proficiency in program/project management tools, methodologies and Agile software-development practices.

WE VALUE

· Experience with AI/ML, Physical AI, industrial software, IoT, building automation, industrial automation or connected products.

· Experience leading programs involving 6+ Agile/Scrum teams.

· Ability to understand technical complexity and connect business objectives with technology execution.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to connect the dots across teams and dependencies.

· Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a global, matrixed environment.

· Experience managing global vendors and external development teams.

· Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing requirements and ambiguity.

· Strong collaboration skills and a team-first mindset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proven track record delivering $2M+ large-scale engineering/software programs on time and within ±5% of approved budget. 
• Experience leading execution across + 6 Agile/Scrum engineering teams, coordinating 30+ engineers and cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Strong program leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to resolve critical dependencies and risks and maintain delivery against committed milestones. 
• Experience managing resource plans, budgets, forecasts, and program risks across portfolios, including headcount planning and quarterly financial forecasting. 
• Experience leading globally distributed teams across 3+ time zones and managing execution with external engineering partners/vendors. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting program status, risks, dependencies, and financials to both technical teams and senior business leadership. 
• Proficiency with program/project management tools, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and software-development practices, including roadmap planning, sprint execution, dependency tracking, risk management, and KPI reporting. 
• Partner across Engineering, AI, Product Management, UX and business teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and technology execution. 
• Adapt to changing priorities and bring structure and clarity to complex or ambiguous situations.