Manager-AI Controls Operation

Trane Italia; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 101,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Manager of AI Control and Controls Operation in Montreal to lead two subgroups—AI Control Integration and AI Control Engineering—driving scalable BrainBox AI deployments.

You will translate strategic direction into executable plans, coordinate across cross-functional teams, monitor KPIs, and ensure high-quality delivery throughout the deployment lifecycle. Collaboration and process optimization are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, building, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in building automation, controls, HVAC, or deployment environments.
• 2+ years leading technical teams and mentoring leads.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, BMS architectures, and building controls.
• Experience with building data integration and tagging standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily integration, deployment, and project activities to stay on track.
• Translate strategy into executable plans, schedules, and priorities.
• Serve as escalation point for operational issues with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain alignment with partners for smooth handoffs in deployment delivery.
• Monitor KPIs and provide status updates to leadership.
• Ensure standardized deployment practices and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication

Data integration knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, building, electrical engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Git workflows

Automation tooling

Data pipelines

Haystack/Brick standards

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®andThermo 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.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

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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.

This role ensures scalable, high‑quality delivery of BrainBox AI solutions by managing multidisciplinary integration and controls engineering teams, strengthening processes, and driving operational excellence across the deployment lifecycle.

You will be part of a fast-operating group that is driven by excellence and thrives in collaborative and cutting-edge work.

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.