Senior Program Manager (hybrid)

About Johnson Controls

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What You Will Do

Johnson Controls is seeking a results-driven Senior Program Manager to join our Fire Detection New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Management Office. This exciting opportunity is based in Westford MA offering a hybrid work environment with three days onsite and two days remote each week. This role is ideal for a proven leader who has successfully delivered complex software and hardware products while elevating program management practices execution rigor and organizational capability.

This position is based onsite in Westford MA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available.

How You Will Do It

• Lead multiple concurrent NPI programs through the full product lifecycle balancing scope schedule cost quality and risk while ensuring compliance with Johnson Controls Product Development Process.
• Drive alignment and execution across global cross-functional teams including Engineering Quality Product Management Manufacturing Supply Chain Sales and Training.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans including schedules budgets resource plans milestones risks and mitigation strategies.
• Manage project and departmental budgets including planning forecasting tracking and reporting to ensure alignment with business objectives and financial commitments.
• Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to improve cost competitiveness optimize designs and maximize product value.
• Proactively identify escalate and resolve program risks issues and dependencies.
• Communicate program status key metrics risks and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Advance PMO effectiveness through mentoring best-practice adoption process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance execution predictability and business outcomes.
  

What We Look For

Required

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 10 years of experience leading electronic product development and NPI programs within a manufacturing environment with demonstrated success delivering complex software and hardware products.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale cross-functional programs in global organizations including management of budgets forecasts resource plans risks and portfolio reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and traditional project management methodologies with proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel and the ability to drive execution through influence collaboration and effective stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated track record of elevating program management maturity through mentoring process improvement best-practice implementation and leadership that enables organizational growth and stronger business outcomes.
  

Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Proficiency in Visio Jira Confluence and Power BI.
• Experience within the fire protection life safety or highly regulated industries.

SALARY RANGE: $120000 - $170000 (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual group and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process we may use technology assisted tools including artificial intelligence (AI) to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

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