Job DescriptionGeneral Manager, Building Automation Europe – Security & Access Solutions (SAS) is accountable for end-to-end ownership of the European SAS business, including growth, profitability, cash, customer outcomes, and operational excellence, in alignment with Building Automation (BA) and Enterprise strategies. This role has full responsibility for regional P&L;, strategy deployment through STRAP and AOP, and execution of a disciplined Management Operating System (MOS). The GM is expected to translate strategy into results by driving commercial execution, operational rigor, portfolio competitiveness, and talent development across a complex, multi-country, matrixed organisation. Additionally, the GM should actively foster and contribute to a One BA Europe culture by promoting alignment, collaboration, and shared accountability across business units to drive unified execution and stronger enterprise outcomes. The role reports to the BA President, Europe, and partners closely with Global BA, Offering Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Enterprise functions to accelerate growth, strengthen differentiation, and improve speed-to-market.ResponsibilitiesBusiness Ownership & Financial PerformanceOwn the regional P&L; for the European SAS business, delivering top-line growth, EBITDA, margin expansion, and cash flow in line with AOP and STRAP commitmentsLead regional strategy development and deployment, ensuring clear priorities, investment trade-offs, and executional accountabilityDrive capital allocation and productivity initiatives that support sustainable, profitable growthEnsure strong forecast accuracy, operating rigor, and financial governance, including working capital managementSTRAP, AOP & Management Operating System (MOS)Lead development and execution of STRAP and AOP, ensuring alignment between growth strategy, portfolio priorities, and resource deploymentEstablish and run a robust MOS across sales, operations, services, finance, and functional teamsDrive consistent operating cadence, performance reviews, and corrective actions across the regionEmbed continuous improvement disciplines to strengthen execution, predictability, and results deliveryCommercial Growth, Offering & NPI LeadershipDrive commercial excellence across Europe, strengthening go-to-market execution, channel performance, and key account penetrationPartner with Offering Management and Engineering to define regional portfolio strategy, product lifecycle management,



and differentiation prioritiesOwn the regional NPI strategy and execution, ensuring:Clear alignment between customer needs, market requirements, and global product roadmapsStrong regional input into business cases, prioritisation, and investment decisionsEffective NPI governance, launch readiness, and speed-to-marketSuccessful commercialisation through sales enablement, pricing, channel readiness, and post-launch performance trackingAccelerate growth in software, services, and recurring revenue, aligned with BA digital and lifecycle strategiesEnsure Voice of Customer (VOC) is systematically captured and translated into offering, roadmap, and NPI decisionsOperations, Quality & DeliveryAlign operations, sourcing, supply chain, and services to a single, integrated regional execution modelDrive on-time delivery, product quality, and service performance that meet or exceed customer expectationsLead cross-functional initiatives to reduce complexity, improve productivity, and strengthen operational resilienceEnsure compliance with EHS, regulatory, cybersecurity, and quality standardsLeadership, Talent & CultureBuild, lead, and develop a high-performing leadership team, with strong succession planning and talent pipelinesCreate a culture of ownership, accountability, and collaboration, aligned to Honeywell ACT WITH behaviorsLead organisational change associated with growth, integration, and portfolio evolutionAct as a visible, credible leader with employees, customers, partners, and enterprise stakeholderGovernance, Risk & ComplianceEnsure full compliance with Honeywell policies, ethics, and governance requirementsMaintain strong business controls, forecast quality, and risk managementProtect and enhance Honeywell’s reputation through disciplined, ethical leadershipExperienceQualificationsLeadership experience in general management or business leadership, or P&L-owning; rolesProven track record of profitable growth delivery in complex, multi-country European businessesDemonstrated ability to lead commercial, operational, and functional teams within a matrixed,



global organisationStrong experience working with Offering Management, Engineering, and NPI processesIndustry experience in building automation, security, access control, controls, software, or adjacent technologies strongly preferredFinancial & Operational AcumenStrong command of P&L; management, balance sheets, cash flow, and working capital mechanicsExperience deploying and operating Financial MOS and Sales MOSTrack record of driving margin expansion, productivity improvement, and cost disciplineLeadership CapabilityExecutive presence with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, customers, and general stakeholdersStrong people leadership with demonstrated talent development and succession planningAbility to lead transformation, manage ambiguity, and deliver results through othersEducationBachelor’s degree requiredMBA or equivalent advanced degree preferredHoneywell Leadership Behaviours (ACT WITH)Get Results – Drives disciplined execution and delivers on commitmentsThink Big…Then Make It Happen – Translates strategy into scalable executionDrive Innovation – Champions portfolio evolution, NPI success, and new business modelsBuild Effective Teams – Develops strong leaders and high-performing organisationsFoster Inclusion – Builds trust, engagement, and belonging across diverse teamsOperate with Integrity – Leads ethically and in full alignment with Honeywell valuesThe Successful Candidate Will Consistently DemonstrateGet Results – Drives disciplined execution and delivers on commitmentsThink Big…Then Make It Happen – Translates strategy into scalable executionDrive Innovation – Champions portfolio evolution, NPI success, and new business modelsBuild Effective Teams – Develops strong leaders and high-performing organisationsFoster Inclusion – Builds trust, engagement, and belonging across diverse teamsOperate with Integrity – Leads ethically and in full alignment with Honeywell valuesWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

📌 General Manager – Building Automation Europe - Security & Access Solutions (Sas) (Madrid)
🏢 Honeywell
📍 Madrid