Managing Director, Australia Greater Brisbane, Australia Area

Lead Honeywell Aerospace in Australia

Honeywell Aerospace is a global aerospace, defence and space technology business, designing, manufacturing and supporting advanced electronic and mechanical systems for commercial, defence and space customers.

We are seeking an accomplished leader to serve as Managing Director, Honeywell Aerospace Australia, with responsibility for the leadership, growth and performance of our Australian Aerospace business.

This is a senior country leadership role combining strategy, customer and government engagement, business growth, financial performance, program execution and organisational leadership. You will be Honeywell Aerospace's senior representative with Australian Government and Defence stakeholders, industry partners and key customers.

The role offers a distinctive opportunity for an established defence-industry executive, or a senior military or government leader ready to bring their leadership and experience into industry.

Reporting to the Vice President, Defence & Space International, you will also contribute to the growth and strategic direction of Honeywell's international Defence & Space business.

The opportunity

You will lead Honeywell Aerospace's Australian organisation and set the strategy for sustainable, profitable growth in this strategically important market.

Working across Honeywell's global organisation, you will bring together sales, business development, program management, engineering, product, customer support and supply-chain capabilities to deliver for Australian customers.

Success will require a leader who can move comfortably between strategy and execution, from engaging senior Defence, government and industry stakeholders to ensuring major programs and business commitments are successfully delivered.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Australian business, setting and executing the country strategy and building a high-performing, collaborative organisation.
• Own business performance, including revenue, orders, profitability and delivery against Honeywell's Annual Operating Plan.
• Drive sustainable growth by identifying and capturing opportunities across new technologies, platforms, upgrades, sustainment and aftermarket services.
• Build trusted executive relationships across Australian Government, Defence, industry partners and customers, acting as Honeywell Aerospace's senior representative in Australia.
• Provide executive oversight of major customer programs, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, technical and customer commitments.
• Lead significant business and investment decisions in accordance with Honeywell's commercial governance processes.
• Work across Honeywell's global organisation to align engineering, product, supply-chain and customer-support capabilities with Australian market requirements.
• Shape long-term priorities for Honeywell Aerospace in Australia and contribute to the broader Defence & Space International strategy.

What you bring

We recognise that outstanding leaders arrive through different career paths. You may already hold a senior position within aerospace or the defence industry, or you may be a senior Australian Defence Force or government leader looking to apply your leadership and strategic experience in industry.

We are looking for:

• Significant senior leadership experience in aerospace, defence, space, advanced technology, government or a closely related sector.
• Demonstrated success leading complex organisations, portfolios, major programs or operational environments.
• Strong strategic and commercial judgement, with the ability to translate customer and market priorities into executable plans and results.
• A track record of building trusted relationships with senior government, Defence, customer, industry and internal stakeholders.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience with budgets, resources, investment decisions or business performance.
• The ability to lead and influence effectively across complex, matrixed and international organisations.
• Executive-level communication skills and the presence to represent Honeywell externally.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Australian Government Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25–50% of the time.

A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance or a related discipline, or equivalent senior leadership and professional experience, is expected. Postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.

Experience we value

Relevant experience may include:

• Senior leadership within Australian aerospace, defence or national security.
• Senior Australian Defence Force or government leadership, including experience in capability, acquisition, sustainment, operations, strategy or industry engagement.
• Leadership of a defence-industry business, portfolio, customer organisation or major program.
• Experience working across Defence, government and industry to deliver complex capabilities.
• Understanding of Australian and international defence acquisition, budgeting and contracting environments, including US Foreign Military Sales.
• Experience developing markets, building strategic partnerships or delivering profitable business growth.

Why this role

This is an opportunity to lead Honeywell Aerospace in Australia, shape its long-term position in the Australian defence and aerospace market, and contribute to the international growth of Honeywell's Defence & Space business.

We are looking for a leader who can set direction, build trust and deliver outcomes across government, Defence, industry and Honeywell's global organisation.

Whether your career has been built in defence industry, the Australian Defence Force or government, you will bring the leadership, judgement and relationships required to help grow Honeywell's Australian business and deliver lasting value for our customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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