Honeywell · 21 hours ago
Director AI
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expHoneywell is a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions. As a Director of AI, you will set the strategic direction for AI initiatives, collaborating with senior executives to drive innovation and ensure successful project delivery.
AerospaceElectronicsInformation TechnologyInnovation ManagementManufacturingService Industry
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead AI research strategy and innovation initiatives, identifying long‑term opportunities and breakthrough technologies for enterprise adoption
Evaluate emerging AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to determine feasibility, readiness, and enterprise value
Conduct applied research in areas such as generative AI, agentic AI, predictive modeling, enterprise automation, and intelligent systems
Design and prototype advanced AI/ML solutions, models, and architectures that address complex business challenges
Develop proof‑of‑concept (PoC) and experimental models that validate technical direction and inform future productization
Translate research outcomes into scalable, secure, and enterprise‑ready technical solutions
Guide technical direction across teams without direct people leadership, influencing engineering, digital product teams, and IT stakeholders
Act as a senior technical advisor for AI adoption, model lifecycle design, experimentation standards, and responsible AI implementation
Partner with domain experts, data scientists, and architects to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and strategic priorities
Collaborate with senior executives and cross‑functional partners to ensure AI research initiatives align with Honeywell’s business goals and technology strategy
Work with innovation hubs, the AI University, and functional teams to accelerate prototyping, experimentation, and responsible scaling
Advocate for enterprise governance, security, and compliance in all AI-related research
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
8 plus years of experience in IT project management, including at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor a high-performing team
A proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT projects, meeting quality, budget, and timeline expectations
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment
Deep technical expertise in AI/ML research, applied machine learning, or advanced computational modeling
Strong knowledge of emerging AI technologies, generative AI models, LLMs, agentic systems, and modern ML frameworks
Proven experience designing and prototyping AI/ML solutions at an enterprise scale
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
8 plus years of relevant experience in IT project management
Demonstrated success in driving digital transformation and strategic IT initiatives
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities
A passion for staying current with emerging industry trends and best practices
Understanding of UX principles to ensure AI solutions are intuitive, usable, and human‑centered
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to influence without authority
Experience in high‑tech, aerospace, industrial, or safety‑critical environments is a plus
Company
Honeywell
Honeywell is a technology and manufacturing company that produces products for the automation, aviation, and energy transition industries.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.4M2009-10-27Grant· $11.4M
1985-09-27IPO
Leadership Team
Jim Masso
President & CEO - Honeywell Process Solutions
Vimal Kapur
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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