As a Senior Manager, Digital R&D at Honeywell Technologies, you will lead a team of engineers and scientists to deliver digital solutions that drive growth for our Process technologies business unit. You will align closely with business leadership to execute New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, expand the innovation pipeline, and define long-term technology roadmaps.
This role is accountable for R&D AOP execution, and delivering on financial and technical commitments. You will engage directly with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to build NPI pipeline and develop compelling product value propositions, while fostering a high-performance culture focused on talent development, innovation, and commercialization.
You will report directly to our leadership team and you’ll work out of our Des Plaines, IL location on a hybrid work schedule.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- · Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing R&D team, building technical depth and future leadership capability, including all personnel administration accountabilities
- · Partner with business leadership to drive NPI execution and pipeline growth aligned to Digital strategy for PT
- · Deliver R&D AOP commitments, including budget ownership, forecasting, and technical milestone execution
- · Define and execute technology roadmaps to support near- and long-term business objectives
- · Engage customers to identify needs, build pipeline, and develop differentiated value propositions
- · Lead Agile work process, representing team in PI planning work process meetings
- · Participate in patent committee activities and drive intellectual property strategy to strengthen competitive advantage
- · Ensure strong alignment across R&D, commercial, and operations teams to accelerate commercialization
YOU MUST HAVE
- 6 or more years of experience in the chemical, refining, renewables, or gas industry with preferred experience the development or deployment of new products
- 5 or more years in aligned areas such as offering management, modeling, simulation configuration, process engineering, technical services, software development and/or programming.
- Proven track record of technical leadership and project or program management
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive technology commercialization
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
- Experience managing people and developing talent
- Ability to manage a global team across time zones and cultures
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or another related field
- Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and architecture principles
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive technology commercialization is a plus
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
- Attention to detail
ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell 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. Learn more
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Technologies Process Technology helps customers improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance through advanced process technologies and industry expertise. From process licensing and catalysts to digital solutions and engineering services, we support innovation across energy, refining, petrochemicals, and emerging low-carbon industries.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.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. Job Posting Date: 10/26/2026.
The annual base salary range for this position is $174,000 - $217,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills as well as market and business considerations.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more
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.
Skills Required
- 6 or more years of experience in the chemical, refining, renewables, or gas industry, preferably developing or deploying new products
- 5 or more years in offering management, modeling, simulation configuration, process engineering, technical services, software development, programming, or aligned areas
- Proven technical leadership and project or program management experience
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive technology commercialization
- Experience managing people and developing talent
- Ability to manage a global team across time zones and cultures
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and architecture principles
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
- Attention to detail
Honeywell Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Honeywell and has not been reviewed or approved by Honeywell.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are anchored by a strong 401(k) match with clear vesting and annual funding mechanics. Plan administration and education resources further reinforce long‑term savings support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away provisions include company holidays, flexible vacation for many exempt roles, and paid sick time. These policies contribute meaningful breadth beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available to all parents with flexible usage options, and certain family‑building supports are included. Birth mothers can coordinate leave with short‑term disability for extended coverage.
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What We Do
Honeywell is a Fortune 500 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy. With approximately 110,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, we have an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything we make and do.
