Senior Director, Strategic Planning - Honeywell

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The Senior Director of Strategic Planning will report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and execution of the Strategic Planning (STRAP) process and competitive intelligence initiatives for the enterprise. This position plays a critical role in shaping the long-term strategic direction of Honeywell and ensuring its competitiveness in the market.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement the Strategic Planning (STRAP) process:

Lead the development and execution of the annual STRAP process, working closely with senior leadership and business units to define strategic objectives, goals, and initiatives.

Facilitate the alignment of business unit strategies with the overall corporate strategy.

Monitor and track progress against strategic goals and initiatives, providing regular updates to senior leadership.


2. Conduct competitive intelligence analysis:

Gather and analyze market and competitor data to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.

Provide insights and recommendations based on competitive intelligence to support strategic decision-making.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies to maintain a competitive advantage in the market.


3. Drive strategic initiatives:

Lead and support the execution of strategic initiatives identified through the STRAP process.

Collaborate with business units to develop and implement action plans to achieve strategic objectives.

Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of strategic initiatives, making adjustments as needed.


4. Foster collaboration and communication:

Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment and collaboration on strategic initiatives.

Communicate the strategic direction and progress to senior leadership, business units, and other relevant stakeholders.

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive innovation and continuous improvement.


5. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices:

Stay abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies that may impact Honeywell's strategic planning.

Benchmark and analyze best practices in strategic planning and competitive intelligence to drive continuous improvement.



+ Minimum of 12 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, consulting, private equity, finance or related roles.


+ Good understanding of the industrial sector and its dynamics.


+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and analyze complex data and information.


+ Strong financial acumen.


+ Excellent strategic thinking and planning abilities, with a track record of developing and executing successful strategies.


+ Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.


+ Excellent communication, written communications and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.


+ Proven experience in competitive intelligence analysis and market research.


+ Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines.



We Value:



+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.


+ Experience in a top consulting firm (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) highly preferred, ideally at the Project Manager/Principal level.


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.