Product Lead

Position Overview:

Product Lead is a crucial role responsible for overseeing and driving the success of the Air and Liquid Flow NPI (New Products Introduction) portfolio as part of the Honeywell Safety and Sensing business. This position combines deep product knowledge with strategic oversight, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive new product innovation (NPI) pipeline development and commercialization and support overall business objectives. Your strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and insights into customer needs will be essential in driving the success of the business.

You will report directly to the Director, Offering Management and support organic growth of our sensing portfolio across a range of Healthcare and Industrial OEMs and channel partners globally.

Location(s): Sydney willing to relocate to Texas, US

Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office)

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience managing complex NPI projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Technical knowledge related to product development and introduction processes.
• Ability to interpret market data and drive market research to identify key insights and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Strong understanding of the business P&L to drive profitable growth.
• Proactive approach to addressing and resolving issues.

Key Responsibilities:

NPI Project Management:

• Develop and execute the NPI strategy aligned with the company's overall product roadmap and business goals.
• Conduct market research, define market sizing (total addressable market (TAM,) serviceable addressable market (SAM), serviceable obtainable market (SOM)), competitive analysis, and customer segmentation to identify new product opportunities.
• Define product requirements, features, and specifications based on market needs and customer feedback.
• Effectively plan and conduct Voice-of-the-Customer (VOC); choose focus topics, identify & recruit participants, understand customer needs & pain points our offering solves, executes the interviews, and debriefs the interviews.

NPI Commercialization:

• Partner with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and sales collateral for new products.
• Drive product launch activities including sales training, customer education, and promotional campaigns.
• Conduct post-launch performance reviews, collect feedback, and iterate on product features and marketing strategies as needed.
• Lead engagement with OEM customers in winning significant design-in opportunities through effective project management and cross-functional collaboration
• Identify opportunities for product enhancements, process improvements, and cost optimization.

Project Management and Execution:

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for NPI projects.
• Monitor progress against milestones, identify risks, and proactively address issues to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate beta testing, pilot programs, and market trials to validate product performance and gather customer feedback.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Lead cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and sales throughout the NPI process.
• Drive collaboration and communication to ensure alignment on product development milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for the new product within the organization.

Must Haves:

• 7-10 years of experience in product management, new product introduction, or a related role in Industrial or Healthcare products
• 3+ years of roles with direct P&L responsibility
• Proven track record of successfully developing and launching offerings
• Excellent strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent communication and people-oriented skills

We Value:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business
• Experience in a global organization
• Experience in guiding offering management teams
• Strong thoughtful and market research 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. Learn more about Honeywell: click here https://www.honeywell.com/au/en

Additional Information

• JOB ID: HRD253503
• Category: Business Management
• Relocation Tier: Not Applicable
• Security Clearance:
• Aviation Authority (FAA for US):
• Band: 04
• Referral Bonus: 5000
• Requisition Type: Standard Requisition
• US Citizenship:
• FLSA Statement:
• FLSA CODE: Exempt