Manager-AI Controls Operation

Trane Technologies; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Manager of AI Control and Controls Operations to drive two subgroups: AI Control Integration and AI Control Engineering. You will translate strategic priorities into executable plans, oversee deployment, and coordinate cross-functional teams across Post-Deployment, Operations, Development, and Sales to ensure smooth handoffs and high-quality delivery.

The role requires a strong background in building automation, HVAC systems, and modern data integration, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, building, electrical engineering or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in building automation, controls, HVAC systems.
• 2+ years of experience leading technical teams and mentoring leads.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, BMS architectures, and building controls frameworks.
• Experience with building data integration and tagging standards (Haystack, Brick).
• Proven ability to manage project delivery workflows across cross-functional teams.
• Experience improving processes and standardizing deployment practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with commissioning, controls troubleshooting, and deployment readiness.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily execution of integration, deployment, and project activities to stay on track and within scope.
• Translate strategic direction into executable plans, schedules, and priorities for delivery teams.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for operational issues and coordinate resolutions with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain alignment with partners to ensure smooth handoffs and coordinated delivery.
• Monitor performance with KPIs, dashboards, and timelines; provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Ensure delivery workflows, tools, and practices are followed; drive improvements in efficiency and quality.
• Support capacity planning, training coordination, and readiness for deployment cycles.
• Implement standardized deployment practices for predictable outcomes.
• Prepare and communicate team-level insights, risks, and performance summaries to leadership.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across delivery teams and operational functions.
• Forecast capacity with the Director and identify bottlenecks for upcoming projects.
• Collaborate with Development to support new integration and deployment strategies.
• Identify, structure, and develop AI-driven tools and automation to streamline processes.

Skills

Engineering degree

Building automation

HVAC systems

Team leadership

BMS knowledge

Data integration

Project delivery

Process improvement

Stakeholder mgmt

Commissioning

Git workflows

Automation pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, building, electrical engineering, or related

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

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Where Is The Work

Our BrainBox AI Workplace Presence model dedicates specific in-office days each month to focus on relationships, learning and innovation.

What's In It For You

The Manager of AI Control and Controls Operation leads two subgroups: The AI Control Integration group and the AI Control Engineering group. Each group have their complementary and overlapping knowledge, and smooth operation between the two groups is paramount to the company's success.

What You Will Do

• Manage the daily execution of integration, deployment, and project activities to ensure work stays on track, within scope, and aligned with stakeholder requirements.
• Translate strategic direction from leadership into executable plans, schedules, and priorities for the delivery teams.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for operational or project-level issues and coordinate timely resolutions with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain ongoing alignment with Post-Deployment, Operations, Development, Sales, and other partners to ensure smooth handoffs, clear communication, and well-coordinated integration and deployment delivery.
• Monitor project and deployment performance using KPIs, dashboards, and timelines, and provide regular status updates to the Director and SMT.
• Ensure delivery workflows, tools, and team practices are followed consistently and collaborate on improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Support team capacity planning, skill development, training coordination, and readiness for upcoming deployment cycles.
• Implement standardized deployment practices to ensure predictable, repeatable delivery outcomes.
• Prepare and communicate team-level insights, risks, and performance summaries to leadership through structured reporting.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the delivery teams and across operational functions.
• Work closely with the Director to forecast capacity, identify bottlenecks, and maintain deployment readiness across active and upcoming projects.
• Work closely with the Development team to support new integration and deployment strategies
• Identify, structure and develop AI-driven tool, processes and automation solutions to streamline and improve processes, workload management, and drive operational efficiency.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, building, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in building automation, controls, HVAC systems, or technical deployment environments.
• 2+ years of experience leading technical teams (integration, controls, commissioning, or similar), including mentorship of team leads or senior specialists.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, BMS architectures, and building controls frameworks.
• Experience with building data integration, mapping/tagging standards (e.g., Haystack, Brick), or similar methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage project delivery workflows, coordinate across cross-functional teams, and ensure quality and timeline adherence.
• Demonstrated experience improving processes, optimizing delivery operations, or standardizing procedures across teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing experience.
• Ability to interpret and act on KPIs, delivery metrics, timelines, and operational dashboards.
• Familiarity with commissioning practices, controls troubleshooting, and deployment readiness.
• Experience with Git-based workflows, automation, or data pipelines is an asset.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$101,100.00 - $211,600.00

Compensation Type

Salary

Incentive Eligible

No

Sales Commission Eligible

No

Disclaimer

We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. The position is imminently available, and qualified candidates will be considered for immediate placement. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.