As a Sr. Director R&D and Innovation Strategy here at Honeywell, 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 technology 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 or more years of experience in R&D of buildings, industrial, or process automation strategy
- Experience in software strategy definition/execution
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or a related field
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans feature a notably strong company 401(k) match with vesting after three years, enhancing long-term savings security. Additional tax-advantaged accounts and company contributions for eligible earners further strengthen financial preparedness.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off policies include flexible or unlimited vacation for many salaried roles and a broad observed-holiday schedule, providing manager-approved flexibility. This structure supports rest and work-life balance across varied needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave offers paid time for birth, adoption, or foster care that can be taken consecutively or intermittently. The design enables practical flexibility in how family leave is used.
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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.
