Senior Manager, Licensing and Divestitures

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.

The Senior Manager, Licensing and Divestitures is responsible for partnering with business leaders to provide a vehicle to realize strategies and generate growth by leveraging our Intellectual Property.  Licensing in Aerospace is focused on two areas: core licensing and strategic lifecycle product licensing (LPL).  This position will be in the LPL team based in Phoenix, Arizona and will report to the Vice-President of Aerospace Strategic Licensing with a Hybrid work arrangement.

In this role, you will have a direct impact on the success of Honeywell Aerospace by assisting in identification and securing LPL licensing opportunities that align with our strategic objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate potential licensing partnerships, negotiate agreements, and assist in administering and /or amending existing agreements during project de-integration.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with Strategic Marketing, GBE, Finance, and Engineering to identify legacy, non-core product lines in the development of the LPL pipeline
• Assist the ISC and GBE teams in post signing deal execution, including critical transition activities and working on contractual amendments 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete sell-side diligence for LPL projects (GBE, Engineering (multiple sub-functions), ISC (multiple sub-functions), Finance, HR, contracts, export, legal etc.)
• Define project scope: LRU identification and part list perimeter setting
• Value the Product Line (NPV): Financial keep case, revenue and cost build up
• Assist / lead multi-functional diligence:
      Supply chain – inventory pedigree/valuation, equipment & tooling identification/valuation, site diligence, sourcing diligence etc.
      Export – Verification of hardware, software and tech information classifications 
      HR – People impact diligence 
      Contracts – Affected contracts diligence 
      CBTs, Sales etc. – Impacts to key customers 
• Engage with current and future licensing partners on new business development and deal transition initiatives
• Drive standard process improvements and develop best practice methodologies and templates across all diligence workstreams 
• Meet Strategic Licensing SRO, AOP, and STRAP commitments from directly driving execution of licenses
   

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum of 5 years of licensing, IP, legal, contracts, ISC or business transaction experience

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, accounting, engineering, law, or a related field
• Business acumen including demonstrable financial skills and experience with negotiations 
• Understanding how Honeywell Aerospace operates, its CBTs, its customers, its products, its ISC operations, is a plus 
• Experience with transactions from creation to closure within a large, complex corporate environment, interacting with a variety of businesses and functions
• An understanding of basic contractual terms to negotiate positions with external parties
• Strong analytical skills, including skills in Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of aerospace markets, product, customers, competitors, and applications
• Proven project management experience and a high level of curiosity
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, including executive level presentation skills
• Self-confident, with a strong sense of urgency and knowledge of how to overcome obstacles to get things done in a timely fashion
• Proven people leadership skills: skilled at working with individuals and teams to solve problems
• A self-starter who can work efficiently and effectively, managing multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment
   

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/
 

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.

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

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com