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Principal IT Software Architect - PPM Platforms

Honeywell Aerospace
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About

The
Principal IT Software Architect - PPM Platforms
is the senior technical authority responsible for the
architecture, design, maintain, and reliability
of Aerospace
Program & Portfolio Management (PPM)
platforms, with primary focus on
Accolade (Sopheon)
.
This role owns the
technical integrity of Accolade as an enterprise platform
, ensuring it scales to support
NPI stage-gate execution, engineering programs, portfolio governance, and financial traceability
across Aerospace. The Principal Engineer works closely with
Aero PMO, Engineering, Finance, Digital, and Cybersecurity teams
to translate portfolio and execution needs into
robust, secure, and highly integrated technical solutions
.
This is a
hands-on principal engineer role
, not a people-management position.
Key Responsibilities
Accolade Platform Architecture & Technical Ownership
Serve as
technical owner and architect
for
Accolade (Sopheon)
across Aerospace
Define and maintain
end-to-end technical architecture
, including:
Configuration strategy vs customization
Data models for NPI, programs, milestones, and financials
Integration patterns and APIs
Lead architectural decisions related to:
Scalability and performance
Multi-program and multi-portfolio usage
Upgrade and vendor-release compatibility
Ensure Accolade operates as the
authoritative system of record
for NPI and PPM execution
Software Engineering & Extensibility
Design and develop
custom extensions, services, and integrations
around Accolade
Build and maintain:
Middleware and integration services
APIs and event-driven workflows
Custom reporting and data pipelines where native capability is insufficient
Enforce strong
engineering standards
, including:
Code quality and design reviews
Automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
Secure coding and access controls
Balance
out-of-the-box configuration vs custom engineering
to minimize technical debt
Integration & Data Enablement
Lead technical design and implementation for integrations between Accolade and:
ERP / SAP financial systems
(CAPEX, OPEX, forecasts, actuals)
IT PPM platforms and demand intake systems
Engineering, R&D, and reporting platforms
Ensure
data consistency, traceability, and auditability
across systems
Enable
portfolio-level and program-level analytics
through clean, governed data flows
Security, Compliance & Reliability
Design Accolade and surrounding services to meet:
ITAR / EAR export-control requirements
Honeywell cybersecurity, data handling, and access governance policies
Partner with
Cybersecurity and Compliance teams
to:
Implement role-based access and data segmentation
Support audits and evidence collection
Embed
observability, monitoring, and resilience
into the platform
Platform Lifecycle & Vendor Collaboration
Lead
technical strategy for upgrades, patches, and version adoption
of Accolade
Evaluate new Accolade features and influence adoption from a
technical feasibility standpoint
Act as senior technical interface to:
Sopheon / Accolade product and engineering teams
System integrators and implementation partners
Drive reduction of environment drift and configuration sprawl across instances
Stakeholder Collaboration & Technical Influence
Serve as a
trusted technical advisor
to:
Aero PMO leadership
Engineering and NPI program teams
Finance and Digital stakeholders
Translate portfolio and execution requirements into
clear technical designs
Communicate complex technical topics in
business-relevant, executive-ready language
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.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
12+ years
experience in enterprise software engineering
Deep expertise in:
Enterprise system architecture
Integration-heavy and workflow-driven platforms
API and data-centric system design
Experience working in
regulated environments
with strict compliance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting
Aerospace, Defense, or Engineering-driven portfolios
Strong, hands-on experience with Accolade (Sopheon)
in NPI / PPM environments
Strong understanding of:
Stage-gate and NPI execution models
Portfolio, program, and financial traceability concepts
Experience with:
SAP or ERP integrations
Reporting and analytics architectures
Proven track record as a
principal-level or lead architect
influencing platform direction across teams
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