Senior R&D Manager
honeywellDes Plaines, IL
Senior R&D Manager
honeywellDes Plaines, IL
today
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Overview:
In this role you lead a high‑performing R&D team focused on delivering digital solutions for Honeywell’s Process Technologies. You’ll partner with business leadership to drive NPI programs, shape long‑term tech roadmaps, and advance the commercialization of innovations. You will own R&D planning and budget, engage with customers and cross‑functional teams, and foster talent development. This is a strategic, hands‑on leadership role at a global, hybrid site. You will help scale digital capabilities that unlock growth and competitive differentiation. Compensation / Benefits comprehensive benefits package medical, dental, vision, and life insurance short‑ and long‑term disability 401(k) with match HSA and FSA options Educational Assistance and Parental Leave
Responsibilities:
Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing R&D team with formal people management responsibilities 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 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 processes, representing the team in PI planning meetings Participate in patent committee activities and drive IP strategy to strengthen competitive advantage Ensure alignment across R&D, commercial, and operations to accelerate commercialization
Key requirements:
6+ years in chemical, refining, renewables, or gas industries with experience in new product development or deployment 5+ years in offering management, modeling, simulation configuration, process engineering, technical services, software development, or programming Proven track record of technical leadership and project/program management 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 leadership cross‑functional collaboration talent development software development basics, design patterns, and architecture principles modeling and simulation process engineering
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Manager
Location
Des Plaines, IL
Occupation
Natural Sciences Managers
Industry
Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
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