Program Director

The Program Director, Strategic Partnership (NHL – Building Automation) will serve as the senior leader responsible for shaping and executing a multi-year partnership between Honeywell and the National Hockey League (NHL). The partnership’s mission is to modernize and optimize building automation and energy management across thousands of hockey venues (nearly 5,000 rinks) in North America – helping to create more resilient, energy-efficient arenas and community rinks that deliver world-class experiences for fans and stakeholders.

The Program Director will balance high-level strategy development and deal-making with hands-on partnership execution and governance, ensuring strong commercial alignment, robust program management, and the delivery of tangible outcomes such as improved operational efficiency, sustainability, and enhanced customer experiences. This role requires exceptional strategic leadership, cross-functional coordination, and executive relationship management skills, as well as deep expertise in building automation technologies and energy efficiency programs.

• Partnership Strategy &
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Develop and drive the long-term strategic plan for Honeywell’s NHL partnership, aligning it with Honeywell’s building automation and sustainability objectives and the NHL’s venue modernization goals. Define a multi-year partnership roadmap to achieve mutual success, including milestones for scaling advanced building automation solutions across professional arenas, practice facilities, and community rinks.

• Executive Relationship Management:
  Serve as the primary relationship manager for the NHL partnership at the executive level. Cultivate and manage relationships with senior leaders at the NHL and within Honeywell to ensure trust, alignment, and shared vision for value creation and strategic collaboration. Act as a spokesperson and advocate for the partnership’s mission, communicating progress and value to internal and external stakeholders.

• Commercial Alignment & Value Creation:
  Ensure the partnership delivers mutual value and ROI for both Honeywell and the NHL. Work closely with Honeywell Business and Building Automation leadership to align partnership initiatives with broader commercial objectives, identifying new revenue opportunities and ensuring the program contributes to revenue growth and enhanced customer satisfaction. Negotiate and structure partnership agreements, investments, and joint initiatives that drive sustainable business results for both parties.

• Program Governance & Performance Management:
  Establish and run a robust program governance structure, including joint steering committees, regular operating reviews, performance tracking, and risk management processes. Define clear KPIs(e.g., energy efficiency improvements, cost savings, operational performance and satisfaction metrics) and use data‑driven program management practices to monitor progress. Identify and mitigate program risks proactively, ensuring any issues are addressed swiftly to keep partnership projects on track.

• Cross-Functional Execution:
  Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams – spanning engineering, product development, services, sales, marketing, and operations – to deliver partnership commitments. Oversee the execution of building automation and energy management projects across NHL venues, ensuring on-time delivery, high quality standards, and achievement of the partnership’s targeted outcomes (such as improved operational efficiency and fan experiences). Drive collaboration among teams to address technical challenges, align resources, and ensure the scalable deployment of Honeywell’s technologies across the large network of rinks.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
  Champion innovation within the partnership by identifying opportunities for new technology integrations (e.g., AI‑driven energy management or “Rink of the Future” concepts) that advance energy efficiency and smart arena capabilities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, gathering feedback from the NHL, venue operators, and customers to refine solutions over time. Stay abreast of emerging trends in building…