Senior Director, Strategy and Growth, Electromagnetic Defensive Solutions

Honeywell

Electrical Drive and Control Technology

San Diego, CA - USA

Director

Hybrid

Experteer Overview

Senior leader responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise growth strategy for Honeywell EDS across defense, commercial aerospace, and international markets. You will identify new opportunities, cultivate strategic customer relationships, and drive market development initiatives in EW, radar, RF, AI-enabled mission systems, and related technologies. You’ll align portfolio investments with customer demand and growth priorities, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver multi-year plans and AOP targets. This role offers high visibility with DoD and international partners and a chance to impact strategic direction and portfolio expansion.

Compensation / Benefits

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision
Life insurance
Disability coverage (short and long-term)
401(k) match and health accounts
Educational assistance
Parental leave and paid holidays

Responsibilities

Develop and execute EDS global growth strategy across defense, adjacent commercial industries, and international expansion
Identify, qualify, and capture opportunities in EW, Radar, RF Systems, Mission Computing, Software, Space, and emerging tech
Expand EDS presence in international defense markets via strategic partnerships
Drive commercial market expansion through dual-use technologies and adjacent applications
Lead market assessments to identify technology trends, customer needs, and investment priorities
Create market entry strategies for new countries, sectors, and growth platforms
Collaborate with Offering Management to define long-term growth portfolio and investment roadmap
Build multi-year pipelines supporting AOP and STRAP execution
Lead enterprise capture for major domestic and international pursuits
Develop customer-specific value propositions and align product management with market demand
Guide cross-functional pursuit teams from discovery to contract award
Improve pipeline conversion, win rates, bookings, and profitable revenue growth
Develop strategic relationships with foreign governments and international OEMs
Identify exportable technologies and support licensing/compliance strategies
Partner with international and commercial teams to leverage global relationships and accelerate market penetration
Increase participation in international trade shows and strategic industry events
Build executive-level relationships across DoD, allied governments, primes, and strategic customers
Represent Honeywell EDS in executive meetings, forums, and planning sessions
Enhance VOC metrics and long-term partnerships
Lead a high-performing Growth organization focused on BD, capture, strategic planning, and market development
Develop talent and succession plans for sustained growth

Key requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering
12+ years of leadership experience in strategy, BD, product management, engineering or growth leadership
7+ years of leading cross-functional global teams
Experience developing and executing enterprise growth strategies
Experience supporting both U.S. Government and commercial customers
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance
Proven track record of driving growth in defense or related sectors
Experience growing international defense business and/or adjacent markets
Strong understanding of EW and Radar markets; knowledge of modern defense priorities
Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management

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