As a Sr. Director R&D and Innovation Strategy here at Honeywell Technologies, you will be at the forefront of shaping our technology vision and strategy, driving innovation and ensuring alignment with our business objectives. Your leadership will play a critical role in fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration across various business units.
You will report directly to our VP Technology Transformation, and you’ll work out of our Charlotte, NC location on a Hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the strategic direction of our technology initiatives, ensuring they contribute to the overall success of the organization. By guiding your team and collaborating with key stakeholders, you will help drive digital transformation and enhance our competitive edge in the market.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide visionary leadership for R&D/engineering strategy development, including the implementation of the Honeywell Technologies R&D STRAP across all business units and regional STRAP initiatives.
- Support the CTOs of business units to develop the R&D roadmap to align with STRAP, business goals, and market trends.
- Drive innovation through the exploration of emerging technologies and methodologies, including the development of predictive models and GDM.
- Facilitate co-creation opportunities with internal and external customers to enhance product offerings and market competitiveness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize the R&D initiatives that drive operational efficiency.
- Oversee the execution of R&D strategies, ensuring alignment with industry trends and best practices.
- Influence University Relations strategy ensuring strong pipeline of early career talent into R&D organization.
YOU MUST HAVE
- 8 or more years of experience in R&D of buildings, industrial, or process automation strategy and influencing senior leaders to align and execute an overarching strategy
- Must have experience in software strategy definition/execution
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen to drive technological initiatives aligned with business objectives.
- Proven expertise in developing and executing technology strategies that foster innovation.
- Experience with emerging technologies and their application in a business context.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools to ensure effective execution of technology initiatives.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or a related field.
- Relevant experience in leading technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a focus on team development and mentorship.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Skills Required
- 8+ years experience in R&D of buildings, industrial, or process automation strategy and influencing senior leaders
- Experience in software strategy definition and execution
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
- Proven expertise developing and executing technology strategies that foster innovation
- Experience with emerging technologies and their application in a business context
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or a related field
- Relevant experience leading technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities
- Exceptional leadership skills with focus on team development and mentorship
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Honeywell Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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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.
