Sr AI Manager

Honeywell Technologies; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Disability insurance

401(k) match & FSAs

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

12 Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell International Inc. is seeking a Sr. AI Manager to shape and execute the strategic vision for AI initiatives across Honeywell Process Technology Solutions.

You will lead a team of AI scientists and engineers, collaborating with business stakeholders to convert data into actionable insights and enable smarter decisions. This role is based in Houston with hybrid arrangements; you will report to Sr Director of IT and contribute to enterprise-wide transformation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in data analytics, AI or related tech roles.
• Experience with AI tools such as Azure, OpenAI, Vertex, AWS.
• Proven leadership for cross-functional teams in agile env.
• Understanding of AI/ML, GenAI and analytics trends.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the organization's AI strategy and roadmap.
• Lead AI science and engineering teams in matrix structures.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate needs into AI solutions.
• Oversee AI project lifecycle from ideation to deployment.
• Establish metrics to measure AI program impact.
• Foster an environment of innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile development

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/AI

Tools

MS Azure

OpenAI

Vertex AI

AWS SageMaker

Job description

Job Description

Join a forward-thinking team driving enterprise-wide transformation through advanced analytics and AI. As Sr. AI Manager at Honeywell Process Technology Solutions, you will shape and execute the strategic vision for AI initiatives, from ideation to deployment. You will lead a team of AI scientists and engineers—directly or through matrixed structures—while cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. In close collaboration with business stakeholders, you will define requirements and deliver AI-powered solutions that convert structured and unstructured data into actionable insights, enabling smarter decisions and solving high-impact business challenges.

Join a forward-thinking team driving enterprise-wide transformation through advanced analytics and AI. As Sr. AI Manager at Honeywell Process Technology Solutions, you will shape and execute the strategic vision for AI initiatives, from ideation to deployment. You will lead a team of AI scientists and engineers—directly or through matrixed structures—while cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. In close collaboration with business stakeholders, you will define requirements and deliver AI-powered solutions that convert structured and unstructured data into actionable insights, enabling smarter decisions and solving high-impact business challenges.

You will report directly to our Sr Director of IT and you’ll work out of our Charlotte, NC, Houston, TX, Des Plaines, IL, Rosemont, IL, or Atlanta, GA locations on a hybrid work schedule.

Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F.

In this role, you will impact the organization by enhancing data-driven decision-making capabilities, improving operational efficiencies, and enabling innovative solutions that contribute to business growth and competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be part of a team that is advancing the Honeywell strategy to use AI across all functions and business units.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define the overall AI strategy and roadmap.
• Help develop and execute the organization's AI strategy to maximize impact on revenue growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across functions and Corp teams to identify key business needs and deliver AI solutions to solve them.
• Drive the creation of an outstanding user experience for delivering AI solutions.
• Oversee the solution lifecycle to drive its adoption, effectiveness, and tangible monetary impact.
• Oversee, mentor, and develop AI engineering teams, ensuring the successful implementation of AI projects across the organization.
• Utilize analytical and technical skills to translate and analyze business needs into requirements, leading the design and implementation of complex analytics and governance solutions.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, data scientists and data groups to convert business goals into technical product specifications.
• Define multigenerational product plans ensuring rapid value generation with a pathway to sustainable competitive advantage.
• Lead and oversee the development and implementation of a portfolio of AI projects while considering changing user requirements, new capabilities, and technological changes.
• Develop and drive AI education, communication, and training programs for the organization to increase awareness, drive AI adoption and applying insights from AI products.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the success and impact of AI initiatives.
• Work in a highly matrixed organization to drive projects forward in collaboration with corporate teams and other organizations.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• 6+ years of relevant experience in Data analytics, AI or related technical activities.
• 6+ years of experience in or understanding of AI tools such as MS Azure, OpenAI, Vertex, AWS (Bedrock, SageMaker) or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and management skills including ability to effectively lead cross functional teams. Ability to work in an agile development environment.
• Experience in or understanding of different analytics trends like predictive models, AI/ML and genAI.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or another related field.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft office; Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, with high regard for quality and consistency of communication, and able to present concise plans and ideas to executive level.
• Experience with large-scale data analytics and governance initiatives.
• Experience and ability combining the latest GenAI building blocks such as prompting techniques, agentic frameworks, RAG, data science, data engineering, and limited software development fundamentals.
• Technical experience in SQL, T/SQL, NoSQL programming, and database objects.
• Experience in technical product or project/program management with a focus on driving adoption and business impact.
• Demonstrated record of on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Critical thinking and understanding of business processes, technology, systems, and tools.
• Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness; end user experience mindset, a self-starter able to work independently.

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.

• 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)
• 12 Paid Holidays

Learn more (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. Job Posting Date: October 29, 2026.

The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Connecticut, and Hawaii is $159,000-$199,000. For Washington and most major metropolitan areas in New York & California, the annual base salary range is $184,000-$228,000.

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.

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 (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

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.

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.

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.