Sr Strategic Planning Manager

Job Description This role will report into the Sr. Director of Strategy & Analytics and will be based out of India. The person will support development and execution of Honeywell’s strategy. Specific responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Support the annual strategic planning process (STRAP) in collaboration with global business-line leaders, functional leaders, and regional strategy teams
• Provide cross-business and cross-divisional support in strategy formulation, industry/market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and strategic partnerships
• Lead deep-dive market assessments and business case analyses for breakthrough growth opportunities and emerging/disruptive industry trends
• Build and maintain Honeywell’s authoritative view of its competitive landscape - industry sizing (TAM/SAM/market share), competitor strategies, and market dynamics
• Drive strategy execution processes globally - develop executable action plans with local and global strategy leaders and track performance against strategic commitments
• Support M&A research, due diligence, and portfolio health evaluation to inform inorganic growth decisions

Responsibilities

• Strategic Thinking: Connect macro trends to business implications; identify non-obvious opportunities
• Analytical Rigor: Data-driven analysis with intellectual honesty about assumptions and limitations
• Structured Communication: Create clear, compelling deliverables that enable executive decision-making
• Commercial Instinct: Translate competitive data into practical “so what” implications for strategy and go-to-market
• Influence Without Authority: Earn credibility with leaders through quality of work and timeliness
• Confidentiality & Discretion: Absolute reliability handling sensitive M&A and performance information

Qualifications We are looking for a candidate with 7+ years of relevant experience across both strategy and operational roles. Ideal profiles would have the following:

• 3+ years of strategy consulting experience at a top-tier consulting firm (MBB or equivalent)
• 3+ years in an operating role (Engineering/ Operations/ Product Management) preferably in an Energy/Industrial/Technology company
• Rigorous analytical capability combined with the ability to synthesize complex data into compelling strategic narratives for C-level audiences
• Ability to lead and influence in a complex matrix organization across local and global stakeholder groups
• Strong understanding of market trends, industry dynamics, and competitive positioning frameworks
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a top-tier institution preferred

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