Daniel McBride
Gastonia
Summary
Former CIO and enterprise IT executive with 25+ years of experience leading technology strategy, digital transformation, and operational excellence across Fortune 100 organizations with a foundation built through Big 3 consulting at Accenture and as an Independent. Delivered Honeywell's first SAP S/4HANA go-live, recovered stalled multi-year transformation programs, and served as executive IT lead for the $16B Aerospace & Defense spin-off and $1.2B PPE divestiture. Proven ability to align technology investments with business objectives, govern complex ecosystems, use data and performance metrics to guide decisions, build high-performing global IT teams, and deliver measurable results including $1.7B+ in projected business value, $166M+ in portfolio execution, and enterprise performance improvement from 62% to 84%. Equally comfortable driving technical architecture discussions at the working level and presenting strategy, risk, and investment decisions to executive leadership and boards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director – Enterprise IT Strategy & SAP S/4HANA Program Lead
Honeywell
Charlotte
12.2025 - Current
- Leads enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation, and SAP S/4HANA modernization for a $16B global A&D business defining multi-year IT roadmaps, architecture standards, and governance frameworks aligned to commercial aerospace, defense systems, and government program objectives.
- Built and scaled a 32-person global IT organization from inception across enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, program delivery, and application support; establishes performance metrics, investment accountability, and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Drives data-driven technology investment decisions through structured KPIs, risk assessments, and board-level reporting on transformation progress, financial performance, and operational risk ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements including FedRAMP, ITAR/EAR, and CUI controls.
- Mentors and develops Director-level IT leaders; fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence across a globally distributed team.
Senior Director – M&A IT Lead
Honeywell
Charlotte
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Executive IT lead for Honeywell’s $16B A&D spin — 38,000 employees, 77 global sites, $200M technology budget governing 14 functional towers across ERP, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and applications while maintaining mission-critical business continuity.
- Established SMO governing 800 global SI resources; rationalized 3,100 applications and completed SAP ECC carve-out across three environments without operational disruption.
- Completed $1.2B PPE divestiture — 81 legal entities, 38 sites, five ERP systems, 394 applications — under a $14.4M TSA, on time and within budget.
Chief Information Officer
Honeywell
Charlotte
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Appointed CIO with full accountability for IT strategy, operations, infrastructure, and digital transformation across a 100+ person global organization and $15M budget supporting a $2.6B business.
- Recovered a stalled SAP S/4HANA program and delivered go-live in 60 days by re-establishing governance, realigning cross-functional teams, and driving accountability across business, IT, and SI partners.
- Developed a 3–5-year enterprise technology roadmap projecting $426M+ in business value through process standardization, automation, and platform modernization; built and operationalized a 24x7 global IT support model spanning the U.S., India, and Poland.
- Leveraged analytics and performance metrics to prioritize technology investments, manage operational risk, and communicate business impact to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
Senior Director, Enterprise Applications
Honeywell
Charlotte
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Led a 61-person global IT organization managing $166M in program portfolios, delivering $1.7B+ in projected business value through cross-functional technology initiatives spanning Customer Experience, supply chain, and pricing transformations.
- Resolved a $60M invoicing disruption through a custom SAP e-invoicing solution achieving 90% digital adoption; improved enterprise OTFP from 62% to 84% through process optimization, configuration, and master data remediation.
- Built strong stakeholder partnerships across business units, functional leaders, and external partners to drive scalability improvements, enhance technology effectiveness, and align initiatives to organizational objectives.
SAP S/4 Enterprise Architect
Corning Cable Systems
Hickory
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Architected SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud solutions across three concurrent global deployments; designed enterprise Global Template establishing governance standards, process harmonization, and change control frameworks enabling scalable, repeatable rollouts across Automotive, Life Sciences, and Optical Fiber business units.
- Directed a 12-person global PMO team through fit-gap analysis, SAP Activate methodology, SIT/UAT, and hypercare stabilization.
IT Director, Enterprise Applications
Diversey Care
Charlotte
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed global SAP OTC operations and enterprise application support across a $25M portfolio and 43-person international team; standardized global processes improving efficiency, scalability, and data consistency.
SAP OTC Lead
Corning Cable Systems
Hickory
10.2012 - 10.2017
- Led SAP ECC deployments, acquisition integrations, intercompany pricing solutions, and two full-cycle implementations in Brazil across manufacturing and distribution environments.
Independent SAP Consultant
10.2008 - 10.2012
- Independent SAP Consultant - P&G, Shurtape Technologies, U.S. Dept. of Defense, Keurig, Corning
- Configured SAP modules based on client requirements and industry best practices.
Sr. Consultant / Manager
Accenture
04.2004 - 10.2008
- Accenture – Sr. Consultant / Manager - Diageo, Sony, PepsiCo, Corning, Boston Scientific
- Led strategic consulting projects for diverse clients across multiple industries.
SAP SD/LE Super User
Alcatel Telecommunications
01.1997 - 05.2003
- Provided expertise in SAP SD/LE functionalities
- Analyzed business requirements to configure SAP solutions effectively.
Education
MBA - Business
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC01-2027
CTO Program - Leading an AI-Powered Future, Technology Acceleration (AI/ML/Robotics), M&A Strategy, Executive Presence
Wharton Executive Education
11-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems, Business Management
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory05-2004
Skills
- IT strategy development
- SAP S/4HANA
- Digital leadership
- IT Integration Strategy
- Digital Integration
- Cloud
- Cybersecurity
- Technology Risk
- Business Continuity
- Governance
- Compliance
- Regulatory Alignment
- Performance Management
- Analytics
- Data
- Infrastructure
- Platform Modernization
- IT Operations
- Solution Integration
- Vendor Management
- Change Management
- Scalability
- Innovation
- Competitive Advantage
- Collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Leadership Development
- Partnership Development
- Organizational Alignment
Personal Information
Title: Vice President, Information Technology
Executive Credentials
- Wharton Executive Education: CTO Program, Leading an AI-Powered Future | Technology Acceleration (AI/ML/Robotics) | M&A Strategy | Executive Presence, 05/01/25
- SAP Advanced SD & Variant Configuration
- Honeywell Executive Leadership Program
- Accenture Core Manager & Consulting Programs
Industry Expertise
- Aerospace & Defense
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Life Sciences & Medical Devices
- CPG & Food & Beverage
- Software / SaaS
- Transportation & Logistics
- Telecommunications
- Government & Defense Contracting
- Financial Services & Professional Services
Timeline
Senior Director – Enterprise IT Strategy & SAP S/4HANA Program Lead
Honeywell
12.2025 - Current
Senior Director – M&A IT Lead
Honeywell
01.2025 - 12.2025
Chief Information Officer
Honeywell
01.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Director, Enterprise Applications
Honeywell
04.2022 - 01.2024
SAP S/4 Enterprise Architect
Corning Cable Systems
04.2019 - 04.2022
IT Director, Enterprise Applications
Diversey Care
10.2017 - 04.2019
SAP OTC Lead
Corning Cable Systems
10.2012 - 10.2017
Independent SAP Consultant
10.2008 - 10.2012
Sr. Consultant / Manager
Accenture
04.2004 - 10.2008
SAP SD/LE Super User
Alcatel Telecommunications
01.1997 - 05.2003
MBA - Business
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
CTO Program - Leading an AI-Powered Future, Technology Acceleration (AI/ML/Robotics), M&A Strategy, Executive Presence
Wharton Executive Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems, Business Management
Lenoir-Rhyne University