Senior R&D Manager

Honeywell; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies is seeking a Senior Manager, Digital R&D to lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists delivering digital solutions for the Process Technology business. You will align with business leadership to execute NPI programs, expand the innovation pipeline, and define long-term technology roadmaps in a hybrid Des Plaines, IL environment.

You will own R&D AOP, work with customers and cross-functional partners, and drive talent development, innovation, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years in the chemical, refining, renewables, or gas industry with product development experience.
• 5+ years in offering management, modeling, simulation configuration, process engineering, software development or programming.
• Proven track record of technical leadership and project or program management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing people and developing talent.
• Ability to manage a global team across time zones and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing R&D team, building technical depth and future leadership capability.
• 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 technical 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 process, including PI planning meetings.
• Participate in patent committee activities and drive IP strategy.
• Ensure alignment across R&D, commercial, and operations teams to accelerate commercialization.

Skills

Technical leadership

Program management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Agile

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics

Job description

As a Senior Manager, Digital R&D at Honeywell Technologies, you will lead a team of engineers and scientists to deliver digital solutions that drive growth for our Process technologies business unit. You will align closely with business leadership to execute New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, expand the innovation pipeline, and define long-term technology roadmaps. This role is accountable for R&D AOP execution, and delivering on financial and technical commitments. You will engage directly with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to build NPI pipeline and develop compelling product value propositions, while fostering a high-performance culture focused on talent development, innovation, and commercialization. You will report directly to our leadership team and you’ll work out of our Des Plaines, IL location on a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing R&D team, building technical depth and future leadership capability, including all personnel administration accountabilities
• 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 technical 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 process, representing team in PI planning work process meetings
• Participate in patent committee activities and drive intellectual property strategy to strengthen competitive advantage
• Ensure strong alignment across R&D, commercial, and operations teams to accelerate commercialization

Qualifications

• 6 or more years of experience in the chemical, refining, renewables, or gas industry with preferred experience the development or deployment of new products
• 5 or more years in aligned areas such as offering management, modeling, simulation configuration, process engineering, technical services, software development and/or programming.
• Proven track record of technical leadership and project or program management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive technology commercialization
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning
• Experience managing people and developing talent
• Ability to manage a global team across time zones and cultures

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or another related field
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and architecture principles
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive technology commercialization is a plus
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning
• Attention to detail

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 Process Technology helps customers improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance through advanced process technologies and industry expertise. From process licensing and catalysts to digital solutions and engineering services, we support innovation across energy, refining, petrochemicals, and emerging low-carbon industries.

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

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. Job Posting Date: 10/26/2026.

The annual base salary range for this position is $174,000 - $217,000. 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.

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