Program Controls Director
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Management
Risk Manager/Analyst, Project & Program Management
Honeywell Technologies is hiring a Program Controls Director within their Building Automation (BA) organization. This person will manage a GBE (Global Business Enterprise) team responsible for effective Project Controls Management to achieve business results for Honeywell. This role is responsible for driving strong project controls to ensure that the GBE delivers on its financial commitments. Also, this leader is responsible for providing transparency to risk and driving mitigation actions.
The Program Control Director will support talent initiatives within their GBE such as recruiting, development, and engagement.
This role will sit in our Honeywell Hub location in Atlanta, GA and operate on a hybrid work schedule, plus 30% travel (domestic & international).
Key Responsibilities:Lead the GBE PCO function - projects vary in size/complexity and may include large mega projects
Establish the function by setting a high bar for talent and processes
Drive talent strategy, including initiatives around recruitment, development, and engagement
Accountable to GBE VPGM Operations and CFO for providing transparency and risk mitigation on project portfolio
Ensure world-class processes are deployed to manage project costs, budget, and schedule
Drive change orders and margin rate on change orders
Establish early warning & Business Risk Mitigation Framework across all the projects businesses
Responsible for implementation of the standard Project Controls tool sets and work processes on all projects
Assess, Audit and Approve all Risks and Opportunities
Drive controls discipline and maturity via Project Solutions Accelerator and Playbook
Visit customer sites and plants for independent audits related to Milestones, Milestone dependencies, Supplier / Subcontractor performance and adherence to contractual terms and plans
Ensure Risk and Opportunities Net and Cross financial impacts
Ensure SOX Compliance
Deploy PCO Incentive Plan to drive performance and behavioral changes
Direct interactions with various customers
10+ years of experience in project controls & project management
Extensive people leadership/management experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related degree
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or Accounting
Global operational & management experience
Knowledge of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Planning (STRAP) process
Strong Leadership, Communication, Negotiation and Organizational skills
Extensive influence and motivation at varying levels across the organization
Problem Solving and Decision-Making Abilities
Ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience
User experience of ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Microsiga)
Understanding of Finance (concepts and work processes), Cost risk analysis and contingency management, Cash flow (planned, actual, forecast)
PMP Certification
Leadership experience preferably in an international, multi-site and multicultural business environment
Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources and able to provide optimal solutions to problems
Courage - ability to provide transparency to project risks and partner with SBUs to drive resolution
Ability to convey a strong sense of urgency and drive resolution of issues to closure
Experience in oil & gas, sustainability, and capital projects
Knowledge of SAP Projects Module, Primavera Project Planner
PMIS (Project Management Information System) experience (i.e., Cora or Eco Sys)
Change management systems (implement, maintain)
Project Controls Analysis (data, indices, variances, trends, projects), Planning and Integrated Scheduling (concepts and work processes)
Contract and subcontract administration (concepts and…
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