Project Development Manager – Custom Technologies

Honeywell Technologies; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Industrial Solutions is seeking a Project Development Manager for Custom Technologies to lead technical business development projects in Versal alumina, custom catalyst, and nuclear remediation. The role emphasizes close customer collaboration, cross-functional leadership, and driving innovation across product and service offerings.

The position supports a hybrid schedule (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) from Houston, TX or Rosemont, IL, with ~30% travel worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of catalysis, aluminas, or nuclear remediation experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and guiding customers to value.
• Strong safety, sustainability, and compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical business development projects across Versal alumina, custom catalyst, and nuclear remediation segments.
• Develop opportunities for custom catalyst tolling and explore new applications for Versal aluminas.
• Partner with sales to craft quantified value propositions for customer projects.
• Collaborate with R&D to develop tools for quantifying value.
• Work with cross-functional teams including sales, R&D, marketing, and operations.
• Serve as technical lead to close major customer projects and support product adoption.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Customer collaboration

Technical project leadership

Safety & compliance mindset

Education

Master's in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Job Overview

As a Project Development Manager for Custom Technologies in Honeywell Industrial Solutions, you will play a crucial role in leading technical business development projects to solve customer challenges and grow our business in our dynamic Versal alumina, custom catalyst, and nuclear segments. You will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of these projects, ensuring their successful execution and commercialization. Additionally, you will provide technical expertise, guidance, and support to drive innovation and continuous improvement in these areas. In these markets, Honeywell wins by working extremely close to our customers to translate their technical needs and customize our product and service offerings to create value and build strong customer partnerships. You will report directly to our Specialties Industrial Solutions Senior Business Leader and you will work out of our Houston, TX or Rosemont, IL (first choice) location on a Hybrid work schedule. This hybrid role includes 3 days on‑site and 2 days remote per week, with approximately 30% domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical business development projects across our Versal alumina, custom catalyst, and nuclear remediation segments.
• Lead exploration into new applications for our Versal aluminas.
• Develop opportunities for our custom catalyst tolling business.
• Lead exploration into new nuclear remediation applications.
• Partner closely with sales to develop and communicate quantified value propositions for key customer projects and sales opportunities.
• Partner with R&D to develop tools needed for quantifying our value proposition.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including sales, R&D, marketing, and operations.
• Serve as the technical lead to close major customer projects, drive customer adoption of new products, provide technical support on any customer quality issues, and identify new value drivers and market needs for new products and services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the field of catalysis, aluminas, or nuclear remediation.
• Strong technical expertise in the development and implementation of these products.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Experience working closely with customers to understand and solve their needs in a way that creates value for both parties.
• Passion for safety, sustainability, and compliance.

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in the field of air separation adsorbents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

US Person Requirement

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, the candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or someone with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Benefits

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 that includes employer‑subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; 401(k) match; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; employee assistance program; educational assistance; parental leave; paid time off (vacation, personal business, sick time, parental leave); and 12 paid holidays. For more information visit:

About Honeywell

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.