Job Summary JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Program Specialist II (Project Manager) is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing Smart Cities projects while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, stakeholder expectations, budget constraints, and project timelines. The role requires strong project management expertise, cross-functional coordination capabilities, and practical experience in delivering Smart Cities initiatives involving digital transformation, IoT, intelligent transportation systems, smart infrastructure, utilities, public services, and urban technology solutions.
The successful candidate will manage projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring high-quality delivery, risk mitigation, resource optimization, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Delivery
- * Lead end-to-end project management activities from initiation through closure.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
- Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
- Coordinate activities across multiple teams, contractors, consultants, and technology partners.
- Manage project changes through formal change management processes.
Smart Cities Program Execution* Support the development and implementation of Smart Cities initiatives and digital transformation projects.
* Coordinate deployment of Smart City technologies, including:
+ IoT platforms and sensors
+ Smart mobility and transportation solutions
+ Smart utilities and energy management systems
+ Public safety and security solutions
+ Smart infrastructure and urban management technologies
- Ensure integration between different Smart City platforms and stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management
- * Engage with government entities, municipalities, utility providers, technology vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and governance reviews.
- Prepare executive presentations, status reports, and project dashboards.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment of project objectives.
Risk & Quality Management
- * Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies and develop mitigation plans.
- Ensure compliance with project governance standards and organizational policies.
- Monitor project performance metrics and quality requirements.
- Conduct lessons learned sessions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Financial & Contract Management
- * Support budget planning, forecasting, and cost control activities.
- Track project expenditures and financial performance.
- Coordinate procurement activities and vendor management processes.
- Monitor contractor performance and contractual obligations.
Qualifications Required Qualifications Education
- * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Architecture, Urban Planning, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master's degree is an advantage.
Experience
- * Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager delivering medium to large-scale projects.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Smart Cities projects or related domains (Digital Transformation, Smart Infrastructure, IoT, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Smart Utilities, or Urban Technology).
- Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder projects and cross-functional teams.
- Experience working with public sector, municipalities, government entities, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
Technical Knowledge
- * Project Management methodologies (PMI, PMBOK, Agile, Hybrid, Prince2).
- Smart Cities technologies and ecosystems.
- IoT platforms, data analytics, GIS, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Project planning and scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, Jira, or equivalent).
- Budget management and project financial controls.
- Risk management and governance frameworks.
Certifications (Preferred)
- * PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner.
- Agile/Scrum Certification.
- Smart Cities, Digital Transformation, or IoT-related certifications are considered an advantage.
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.
About UsHoneywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.