Product Manager, NPI - Honeywell

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Intelligrated is a leader in supply chain and warehouse automation technologies. The company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs complete automation solutions, software, and services that enhance distribution and fulfillment operations. These solutions drive improved productivity and lower costs for retailers, manufacturers, and logistics providers worldwide. With a large and growing customer base, including leading Fortune 500 companies, Honeywell Intelligrated's offerings are crucial in meeting the increasing demands of e-commerce and fast delivery times. The company also provides innovative service programs like Assurance 360, which helps distribution center customers optimize performance and reduce total lifecycle costs for material handling equipment and automation systems.


Position Overview:

As the Software Offering Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing the successful introduction of new products into the market. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive product development initiatives, and ensure seamless execution from concept to launch. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of software product lifecycle management.


The Software Offering Manager is responsible for developing and optimizing an offering portfolio strategy based on customer insights, competitive and market intelligence, and executing that strategy to optimize the offerings, market position, organic growth, and financial return of the product portfolio across the product lifecycle.


Offering Managers work closely with cross-functional departments, such as engineering/R&D, manufacturing/sourcing or software development, internal sales and field sales, marketing, as well as Honeywell senior executives to maximize the growth, development and return on investment of the organization’s product portfolio today and in the future.


Ideal Candidate Experience:



+ 5+ years in product management, offering management, or related roles, with a focus on new product introductions (NPI).


+ Strong understanding of NPI processes, methodologies, and best practices.


+ Proven track record of successfully launching new products or services to market.


+ Strong project management skills, market analysis, strategic planning, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels


+ Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.


+ Analytical mindset with the ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies.



Key Responsibilities:

New Product Strategy and Planning:



+ Develop and execute the strategy for new product introductions, aligned with the company's overall business objectives and market needs.


+ Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation to identify opportunities and define product requirements.


+ Collaborate with R&D, engineering, marketing, sales, and operations teams to develop comprehensive product roadmaps and timelines.



Project Management and Execution:



+ Lead cross-functional teams throughout the NPI process, ensuring alignment on project milestones, deliverables, and timelines.


+ Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocation to support successful product launches.


+ Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards.



Go-to-Market Strategy and Commercialization:



+ Partner with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and promotional campaigns for new products.


+ Plan and coordinate product launch activities, including sales training, customer education, and market communications.


+ Monitor market reception and customer feedback post-launch to optimize product positioning and messaging.



Stakeholder Management and Communication:



+ Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, external partners, and customers regarding NPI initiatives.


+ Communicate project status updates, key milestones, and performance metrics to senior management and executive leadership.


+ Foster strong relationships across departments to drive collaboration and alignment on strategic initiatives.



Continuous Improvement and Analysis:



+ Conduct post-launch reviews and analysis to evaluate the success of NPI projects against established KPIs and objectives.


+ Identify opportunities for process improvements, product enhancements, and cost optimization to drive continuous innovation.


+ Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and competitor activities related to new product introductions.



YOU MUST HAVE



+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management or related roles


+ Experience in customer discovery, NPD execution, and NPI acceleration


+ Experience in developing business case financials and creating offering roadmaps



WE VALUE



+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field


+ Experience in a global organization


+ Experience in market research and analysis


+ Strong leadership and project management skills


+ Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment



ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.

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.