Strategic Planning Manager

Honeywell International Inc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking a Strategic Planning Manager within the Security Access Solution (SAS) business in the United Kingdom. You will lead and implement strategic plans, conduct market research, identify growth opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver against AOP targets on a hybrid schedule.

You will report to the General Manager – SAS Europe and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction by defining, driving, and monitoring financial KPIs that support

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in strategic planning, business development, or related roles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in the security technology domain, particularly in access control and identity management solutions.
• Strong financial acumen with experience defining and managing performance KPIs, translating insights into actions, and supporting annual planning and AOP target achievement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the development and implementation of strategic plans specific to the Security Access Solution business.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends in access control and identity management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives that enhance product offerings and customer experience.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior leadership to support business objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate industry trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions
• Define, drive, and monitor key financial KPIs to steer business objectives, track performance against annual targets, and support delivery of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel

PowerPoint

Security tech domain

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

As a Strategic Planning Manager here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in leading and driving Honeywell's strategic planning initiatives within the Security Access Solution (SAS) business. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans, conducting market research and analysis, identifying growth opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives.

You will report directly to our General Manager – SAS Europe and you’ll work out of one of our regional locations on a Hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will play a key role in shaping and implementing the strategic direction by leading the planning process and defining, driving, and monitoring financial KPIs that support business objectives and delivery of annual AOP targets.

Honeywell

Honeywell Building Automation is transforming the way every building operates to help improve the quality of life for the people who use them. With a portfolio featuring software, hardware and services, Honeywell takes an outcome-focused approach to help building owners and operators improve safety and security, energy and operational efficiencies to create a better building experience.

Helping to Transform Buildings to be Safer and More Operationally and Energy Efficient.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and drive the development and implementation of strategic plans specific to the Security Access Solution business.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends in access control and identity management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives that enhance product offerings and customer experience.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior leadership to support business objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate industry trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions
• Define, drive, and monitor key financial KPIs to steer business objectives, track performance against annual targets, and support delivery of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in strategic planning, business development, or related roles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in the security technology domain, particularly in access control and identity management solutions.
• Strong financial acumen with experience defining and managing performance KPIs, translating insights into actions, and supporting annual planning and AOP target achievement.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in strategic planning in a global organization.
• Master's degree in Business, Finance, or related field is a plus.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Experience supporting forecasting, performance reviews, and cross-functional planning processes to align financial outcomes with strategic priorities and annual operating plan commitments.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

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.