Director of Operational Excellence

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. 

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas: 

Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft 

Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying 

Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board 

The AOS Leader serves as the strategic program coordinator for the SBG, Channel, or Function. This senior role is responsible for driving the expansion, adoption, and execution of the Aerospace Operating System (AOS) across the organization. The AOS Leader aligns leadership teams, coordinates improvement initiatives, embeds Lean and Agile methodologies, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

This position plays a critical part in enabling scalable, repeatable performance by coaching leaders, orchestrating strategic improvement processes, and ensuring the AOS framework becomes deeply institutionalized throughout the enterprise.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Coordination

• Drive AOS expansion, including roadmap definition and coordination of activities across the unit.
• Align with respective leadership teams to ensure adoption of AOS priorities, methods, and templates.
• Coordinate, prioritize, and organize Improvement Events.
• Manage or lead strategic business challenges to deliver on performance and improvement targets.

Continuous Improvement & Hoshin Kanri

• Foster a continuous improvement mindset with practical Lean and Agile methods.
• Support and/or orchestrate the Hoshin Kanri process.
• Coach peers and key managers on the promotion and usage of AOS; serve as a mindset-change champion.

Community Building & Coaching

• Advance AOS through recognition of success stories and role models of Lean and Agile leadership.
• Coach and lead the AOS community and key enablers across the unit.
• Drive, motivate, and manage AOS qualifications for employees.
• Collaborate with the global AOS community to execute enterprise-wide strategy.

Organizational Impact

• Act as an active member of the companywide AOS network.
• Help establish and grow the AOS team (1 FTE per SBG/Channel/Function).
• Ensure that improvement methodology is applied consistently and effectively across the business.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Strong methodical knowledge of Lean and Agile Management methods, including AOS elements and practical application.
• Proven project management expertise, preferably across both strategic and tactical initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills aligned to Honeywell’s Aerospace People and Leadership Practices framework.
• Deep competence in organizational change management.
• Excellent communication skills appropriate for executive leadership environments.
• Demonstrated success leading without formal authority and driving results.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop diverse teams.
• Skilled facilitator of Improvement Events and complex problem solving sessions.
• Active and empathetic listener.
• Capable of inspiring and influencing leaders without direct authority.
• Convincing and proactive change driver.
• Strong results and quality orientation.
• Highly methodical, structured thinker with solid strategic insight.

WE VALUE 

• Experience establishing and sustaining networks or communities of practice.
• Prior cross organizational leadership preferred.
• Passionate about Lean, AOS Core Methods, and developing organizational capability.
• Able to build networks that support AOS adoption.

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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
 

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.