Director, Operational Technology (OT)

Honeywell International, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 177,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

FSA/HSA

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell International, Inc. in Houston seeks an experienced Director of IT for OT to lead global OT operations, governance, and cybersecurity across manufacturing systems such as MES, SCADA, PLCs, and data historians.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, manage OT budgets, and establish KPIs to ensure secure, compliant deployments aligned with business priorities across sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in IT infrastructure management and/or ISC platforms.
• Proven experience managing OT initiatives.
• Strong leadership and budget management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute OT strategy to optimize manufacturing systems (MES, SCADA, PLCs) to improve reliability and performance.
• Ensure cyber-secure deployment and lifecycle management of OT systems across sites.
• Align OT architecture and data flows with ENIT systems to enable smart factory capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional teams and partner with site leadership to prioritize OT investments.
• Own OT budgets, KPIs, and value realization to meet strategic objectives.

Skills

OT initiatives

ERP transformations

Cybersecurity

Network security

Regulatory compliance

PMP

Leadership

IT infra mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Master's degree in IT or related field

Tools

ERP systems

SCADA

MES

Data historians

Job description

As a global technology leader, Honeywell Process Technology (PT) enables the energy evolution, provides solutions that reduce emissions, and delivers innovative sustainable materials to our customers across industries. We are committed to driving sustainable practices and enhancing energy efficiency through cutting‑edge technology and innovative solutions. Our team is dedicated to creating a sustainable future by empowering industries to transition toward cleaner energy sources and reduce their carbon footprint. Join us in our mission to make the world a more sustainable place while delivering exceptional value to our customers.

As Director of IT for OT, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering technology capabilities that enable resilient, efficient, and scalable supply chain and plant operations across PT. This role will lead OT optimization and maintenance, with a strong emphasis on governance, cybersecurity, execution and compliance, while building and managing a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary team to ensure technology investments deliver measurable business value and align with PT priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute PT OT strategy to optimize manufacturing systems—including MES, SCADA, PLCs, and data historians—to improve plant reliability, scalability, and operational performance.

• Ensure standardization, lifecycle management, and cyber‑secure deployment of OT systems across manufacturing sites, ensuring consistency, resilience, and risk mitigation.

• Align OT architecture and data flows with ENIT systems to enable smart factory capabilities, digital manufacturing, and integrated operational insight.

• Partner with site leadership and operations to prioritize OT investments, balance innovation with operational stability, and minimize disruption to plant execution.

• Ensure robust governance, support models, and compliance frameworks are in place across OT environments, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and safe operations.

Leadership & Financial Management

• Lead and develop a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary global team across OT, setting clear expectations and driving accountability for results.

• Lead the M&A Infrastructure, Operations and Security Team

• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, enabling teams to deliver results in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.

• Own and manage OT technology budgets, ensuring investments are aligned with PT business priorities and deliver measurable value and return on investment.

• Establish and monitor KPIs and value realization metrics, making data‑driven course corrections to ensure operational, financial, and strategic objectives are met or exceeded.

Must Haves

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure management and/or ISC platforms.

• Proven experience managing OT initiatives.

**WE VALUE**

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Master's degree in IT or related field

• Leadership experience in two or more Information Technology, Engineering or Strategy functional areas

• Proven experience leading ERP transformations

• Strong understanding of network architecture and security principles.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration across cross‑functional teams.

• Familiarity with compliance standards and regulations related to IT infrastructure.

• Strong technical, quantitative, and analytical skills

• Experience in the manufacturing or chemical industry

• Knowledge of cybersecurity and data privacy best practices Project management certification (e.g., PMP)

• Understanding of key information technology solutions and practices

• Strong business/financial acumen and ability to translate new technology into business value

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $177,000 - $221,000. This position is incentive plan eligible. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.