Government Relations – Director, Germany and CEE (hybrid)
THE OPPORTUNITY
Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Director of Government Relations, Germany and CEE, to lead engagement with the German and other CEE government, parliament, regulators, and key external stakeholders and serve as an expert guide within Honeywell Aerospace enabling business growth in the region. Germany will be the focal marketplace with additional emphasis on Poland and Czechia and overall coverage of CEE. Based in Berlin, this role will represent Honeywell Aerospace’s interests, guiding internal actions impacted by German, Polish, Czech and other CEE government policies and actions, while shaping external government community engagement across civil aviation, defense, industrial strategy, aviation safety and certification, trade, sustainability, and emerging aerospace technologies to achieve optimal business outcomes.
This position reports to the Senior Director, Government Relations, Europe located in Brussels and is part of the global government relations team led from Washington, DC.
The Director will serve as a senior strategic interface between German government decision-makers and Honeywell Aerospace business leaders, ensuring alignment between public policy outcomes and the company’s operational, manufacturing, and technology priorities. A key responsibility is to drive a cohesive Germany and CEE government relations strategy and enable favorable business outcomes by building strong relationships across national and local governments, including the government relations counterparts in the European Union and its institutions, and NATO.
You will influence policy in aviation, defense, sustainability, trade and innovation, advocating on behalf of Honeywell Aerospace’s broad portfolio of advanced aerospace and defense technologies. This role represents a unique opportunity to design and execute an integrated Government Relations strategy that strengthens Honeywell Aerospace’s position with policymakers and strategic stakeholders in Germany, the CEE region and across Europe.
OUR BUSINESS IN GERMANY, CZECHIA AND POLAND
Honeywell Aerospace became a fully independent company on June 29th, positioning itself as a global aerospace and defense leader. We total 36,000 talented employees globally. Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components, and navigation components. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flights. To learn more, please check our website here.
Across Europe, Honeywell Aerospace delivers cutting‑edge aerospace technologies and manufacturing excellence, with a workforce of about 4,000 employees. Our sites in Germany – Raunheim and Maintal - anchor the region’s capability in avionics, flight control systems, propulsion components, and next‑generation aerospace system innovation, supported by Germany’s advanced engineering ecosystem. Our presence in Czechia – Brno, Olomouc and Prague – testify of our long-standing presence in the country, working on advanced avionics including flight management, navigation, communications, and research for next‑generation connectivity solutions, as well as precision manufacturing. Finally, our side in Krakow, Poland is providing engineering solutions (software, cybersecurity, program management).
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
We offer a highly competitive compensation package that reflects the seniority and impact of this role, along with strong opportunities for professional growth within Honeywell Aerospace. In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes a comprehensive pension and medical insurance plan. This benefits package is designed to support your well‑being, work–life balance, and long‑term career development.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute Honeywell Aerospace’s German government relations strategy, aligned with the company’s products, services, and overall business needs and priorities.
- Support the development and execution of Honeywell Aerospace’s Czech and Polish government relations strategy, supporting our business priorities and local footprint.
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key ministries, parliament, regulators, relevant industry bodies and key stakeholders in Germany and CEE.
- Advocate for policies and regulatory outcomes that support advanced manufacturing, aviation safety, defense capability, workforce skills development, and supply-chain resilience.
- Monitor, analyze, and proactively respond to German legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting the aerospace and defense sectors. Support similar responses in Czechia and Poland.
- Coordinate government engagement with broader European and international aerospace and defense policy priorities, working closely with regional and global government relations colleagues.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders in the region on government affairs risks, opportunities, and stakeholder engagement strategies to support current business activities and future growth potentials and priorities.
- Represent Honeywell Aerospace in industry forums, coalitions, and events.
- Enable and drive partnerships with major domestic aerospace and defense contractors on joint government initiatives and where interests intersect.
- Drive brand recognition and excellence with key stakeholders.
Qualifications
DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE
- 10-12 years of experience in government relations or policy advocacy, ideally within the aerospace, defense, or advanced technology sectors.
- Deep understanding of German political institutions and legislative processes, and well as good understanding of the Czech and Polish landscapes.
- Proven expertise in policy development, contracts and budgets pertaining to the Defense Ministry and/or the Transport or Research Ministries.
- Experience engaging with German authorities, providing insight into, shaping and responding to emerging and new legislative developments relevant to the aerospace sector.
- Demonstrated experience influencing high‑level policy, driving advocacy strategies, and shaping regulatory outcomes.
- Ability to develop and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy, ensuring alignment with Honeywell Aerospace’s business objectives.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills alongside excellent skills working independently with a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
- Strong networking capability, engaging effectively with officials at local and national levels.
- Fluency in English and Germany is required, fluency or good command of Czech and/or Polish would be a strong advantage.
