Leads global digital transformation and AI initiatives, overseeing program portfolios, project management systems, SAP S/4HANA deployment, process optimization, and continuous improvement. Manages cross-functional teams and stakeholders, aligns strategic planning, enhances organizational capabilities, and drives operational efficiency using Lean Six Sigma. Requires extensive program management experience, global people leadership, strategic influence, and transformation expertise.
The Senior Director of Digital and AI will lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives focused on digital transformation and AI across the organization. This role requires a visionary leader who can drive innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiencies and maintain a competitive advantage in the market.
Responsibilities- Lead and manage teams in the development and implementation of digital transformation and AI initiatives across the organization to improve projects and customer engagement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize projects that leverage AI technologies to enhance operational efficiencies and business outcomes to support global execution consistently and effectively
- Develop and execute strategies for integrating digital technology into various business processes
- Research, identify, align, deploy, continuously develop, improve and monitor Project Portfoio toolsEstablish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including engineering, project xecution, IT, and executive leadership including alignment of AOP and STRAP
- Assess and implement strategy to improve organizational capabilities including training required
- Focus on building a world-class end-to-end process, utilizing and deploying Lean Six Sigma techniques, driving continuousimprovement activities, and achievement of superior performance across all KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
- Management and oversight of the PT PMIS tool – Cora. Champion enhancements required to aid in execution efficiency
- Management and oversight of the team, requirements, build and deployment of S/4 Hana for PT Projects
- 10+ years of experience in Program management, process development, or related area
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a people leader of global teams
- Proven track record of leading successful digital initiatives and managing cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in process optimization, project management, operations management, engineering or equivalent
- Ability to travel 10-20% of the time, including international
WE VALUE
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically and influence business decisions using appropriate, fact-based financial information
- Ability to develop strong partnerships and a collaborative, teaming environment within and across functional organizations
- Ability to apply sound judgment to day-to-day and annual planning processes
- Relies on a process and teamwork-oriented approach to accomplish objectives
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically while managing tactical execution.
- Experience being a thought leader with the ability to influence change
- Transformation Leadership experience
The annual base salary range for this position is $213,000 - $266,000. 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.
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.
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.
Honeywell Milton, Illinois, USA Office
Milton, United States
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