Principal IT Analyst - Release Train Engineer SAP S/4

Job Description As Principal IT Analyst, Release Train Engineer for the SAP S/4HANA implementation at Honeywell, you will lead the Agile Release Train(s) to build S/4 HANA capabilities for all Strategic Business Groups (SBG’s) and Business Models across Honeywell. Reporting to the Director IT Program Management, this role owns the strategy, governance, and execution of S/4HANA Build for the Agile Release Trains at an enterprise level. In this role, you will impact the organization's technology strategies and projects, aligning them with business objectives, enhancing operational efficiency, and contributing to the technology roadmap. You will report directly to our Director, IT Program Management and work out of our Atlanta, GA location on a Hybrid work schedule. Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days, new hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite Monday‑Friday. Responsibilities Lead Agile Release Train (ART) execution for a large‑scale SAP S/4HANA transformation using SAFe, partnering with senior leadership to define strategy and drive enterprise‑wide Agile adoption Facilitate all ART level ceremonies, including Program Increment Planning, Scrum of Scrums, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops, ensuring alignment and successful delivery of Program Increments (PIs) Orchestrate and align cross‑functional teams in the Agile Release Train across functional and technical teams, ensuring seamless integration and value delivery Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product management, system architects, and system integrators to prioritize program backlogs and align deliverables with strategic business objectives Coordinate across ARTs, ensuring clear communication of objectives, dependencies, and priorities between ARTs and with the Solution Train leadership Coach and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and delivery teams on Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles to foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance Define, track, and report ART level metrics, including program predictability, feature completion, cumulative flow, and business value delivery, providing transparency and supporting executive decision‑making Monitor team level metrics, such as velocity, sprint burn‑down, cycle time, and defect trends, to ensure predictable and high‑quality execution at the team level Visibility and Transparency: Creating and maintaining dashboards (e.g., Kanban systems) to provide a clear view of progress across the ART Risk and Dependency Management: Tracking risks identified during PI planning and monitoring dependencies between teams Tool Configuration: Ensuring that Jira is configured to properly reflect PI goals and team output Qualifications 7+ years of experience leading large or complex ERP transformation programs Proven experience delivering SAP S/4HANA platform implementations leveraging SAFe Strong understanding of business processes in at least one of the process areas: Innovate to Offer, Lead to Cash, Integrated Supply Chain, Record to Report Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA technology landscape and functional expertise in at least one process area Excellent program management skills and ability to orchestrate large cross‑functional teams Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills across global, matrixed organizations Strong knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Agile, Scrum, and Kanban Preferred Skills Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field; advanced degree preferred Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with a focus on measurable business impact Demonstrated ability to lead change, standardization, and continuous improvement at enterprise scale Certifications: Release Train Engineer or Leading SAFe Experience with internal consulting and the ability to influence without authority Knowledge in IT process development and implementation Excellent written and oral communication skills across diverse cultures Team‑oriented mindset; can operate effectively in global networks Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; 401(k) match; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; employee assistance program; educational assistance; parental leave; paid time off; and 12 paid holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr Honeywell Technologies