Senior R&D Manager
About The Position
As a Senior Manager, Digital R&D at Honeywell Technologies, you will lead engineers and scientists in delivering digital solutions that drive growth for the Process Technologies business unit. You will work with business leadership to execute New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, expand the innovation pipeline, and define long-term technology roadmaps. The role is accountable for R&D AOP execution and delivery of financial and technical commitments. It includes engaging customers and cross-functional stakeholders to build the NPI pipeline and develop product value propositions, while fostering a high-performance culture focused on talent development, innovation, and commercialization. The position reports to the leadership team and is based in Des Plaines, Illinois, on a hybrid work schedule. Honeywell Process Technology supports customers in energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance through process technologies and industry expertise, including process licensing, catalysts, digital solutions, and engineering services.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience in the chemical, refining, renewables, or gas industry; experience in developing or deploying new products is preferred.
- At least 5 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or another related field.
- Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and architecture principles.
- Attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing R&D team, building technical depth and future leadership capability, including personnel administration accountabilities.
- Partner with business leadership to drive NPI execution and pipeline growth aligned to the 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 the Agile work process and represent the team in PI planning work process meetings.
- Participate in patent committee activities and drive intellectual property strategy to strengthen competitive advantage.
- Ensure alignment across R&D, commercial, and operations teams to accelerate commercialization.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Educational assistance.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave.
- 12 paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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