Director Product Management - Edge Devices

Honeywell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 192,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking a Product Management Director - Edge Devices in St. Charles, IL to lead strategic direction and execution of edge device products within the UL portfolio. The role focuses on innovation, customer discovery, and new product introductions for smarter building automation.

You will report to the VP GM Fire Americas and collaborate with engineering, sales, and supply chain to drive market success and deliver cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management for edge devices or related IoT tech.
• Background in building automation, fire safety, or industrial IoT.
• Strategic thinking with cross-functional leadership and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies for edge devices in the UL portfolio.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, sales, and supply chain.
• Conduct market research and customer discovery for building automation.
• Drive product roadmap and prioritize features to deliver value.
• Define go-to-market plans and enable sales for new products.
• Monitor metrics and feedback to optimize offerings and growth.

Skills

Edge devices

Cross-functional leadership

Product lifecycle management

Market analysis

Customer discovery

Go-to-market strategy

Strategic thinking

IoT/building automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Tools

Edge computing technologies

Job description

As a Product Management Director - Edge Devices here at Honeywell, you will lead the strategic direction and execution of product management initiatives within the UL portfolio, focusing on edge device solutions. You will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, customer discovery, and new product introductions that enhance building automation capabilities and deliver cutting-edge technology to market.

You will report directly to our VP GM Fire Americas, and you’ll work out of our St. Charles, Illinois location on an on-site work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the development and delivery of advanced edge device products that improve building safety, security, and operational efficiency, contributing to Honeywell Technologies' mission to create smarter, safer, and more efficient buildings worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product management strategies for edge devices within the UL portfolio, aligning with business objectives and market demands.
• Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, sales, and supply chain to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Conduct market research and customer discovery to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive opportunities in building automation edge devices.
• Drive the product roadmap development, prioritizing features and enhancements that deliver value to customers and differentiate Honeywell in the marketplace.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define go-to-market strategies and support sales enablement for new product introductions.
• Monitor product performance metrics and customer feedback to continuously optimize product offerings and drive growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Product Management with a focus on edge devices or related technology within building automation or industrial IoT sectors.
• Experience in the Fire Alarm, Sensing technologies, Smart devices, IoT devices, or related technologies.
• Strategic thinking, Innovation leadership, Commercial/business acumen and Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and sales teams
• Strong expertise in product lifecycle management, market analysis, and customer discovery to drive successful new product introductions.
• Proficiency with technologies and tools relevant to edge computing, device connectivity, and integration within building automation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex product portfolios in a fast-paced environment.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Experience working in a global organization with exposure to diverse markets and customer segments.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and a customer-centric mindset.
• Proven leadership and project management capabilities.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and market conditions in the building automation industry.

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

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. Learn more

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Technologies Building Automation helps create smarter, safer, and more efficient buildings. Our solutions span fire and life safety, security, energy management, building controls, and connected services that help customers improve operational performance and enhance occupant experiences. From hospitals and airports to schools, data centers, and commercial buildings, we help organizations operate with greater confidence and efficiency.

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. Learn more

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

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. Learn more

Pay Range:

The annual base salary range for this position is $192,000 - $240,000. 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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

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.

About Us

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.