Strategy and Growth Initiatives Manager

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a strategic professional to shape and execute the company’s direction across Business Lines and senior leadership in the EMEA region. You will lead quantitative and qualitative insights, turning data into growth initiatives and value creation.

You will collaborate with product, commercial, and finance teams to define long‑term vision, assess investments, and support critical decisions, embedding with Corporate Strategy and Commercial Operations for sustained impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities; capable of handling large datasets and developing business plans.
• Proficiency with Excel and relevant analytics tools for modeling and decision support.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute Johnson Controls’ strategic direction with Business Lines and senior leadership.
• Develop proprietary quantitative and qualitative insights to drive growth and value creation.
• Collaborate with product, commercial, and finance teams to define long‑term vision and portfolio strategy.
• Support regional transformation projects with rigorous data analysis and cross‑functional alignment.
• Provide regular updates through dashboards and KPIs to inform senior leadership.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Analytics tools

Business planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Excel

Analytics software

Job description

What You Will Do

In this role, you will help shape and execute Johnson Controls’ strategic direction by partnering closely with Business Lines and senior leadership. You will support high-impact initiatives and complex strategic projects that drive sustainable growth, strengthen competitive positioning, and create long-term value.

You will lead the development of proprietary quantitative and qualitative insights, transforming complex data into actionable strategies that drive sustainable and profitable organic and inorganic growth. Through rigorous analysis and structured problem-solving, you will identify opportunities, shape strategic initiatives, and support critical business decisions that accelerate growth and strengthen long-term competitive advantage.

You will work closely with product, commercial, and finance teams to define JCI’s long‑term vision, shape portfolio strategy, and identify investments aimed at creating shareholder value.

You will bring energy, act as a self‑starter, and relentlessly pursue value creation for Johnson Controls. You will be embedded within the EMEA regional organization and work closely with both the Corporate Strategy and Commercial Operations teams.

How You Will Do It

• Support business strategy development through macroeconomic, industry, customer, and product analysis, identifying opportunities and risks and translating findings into value‑creation initiatives
• Develop perspectives on where to play and inform organic growth and M&A decisions, assess new technologies through technical and economic analysis, develop market models and business plans, and support commercial due diligence during transaction execution
• Conduct comprehensive market research, maintain and enhance existing market models, assess external trends and regulations, and collaborate with regional and product management teams to inform strategic decisions
• Coordinate and support regional transformation projects, bringing rigor through quantitative analysis and ensuring alignment across product, finance, and commercial teams
• Conduct regular and ad hoc competitor analysis, adding an external perspective to the decision‑making process
• Support business reviews and long‑term strategic planning preparation, providing leadership with regular updates through dashboards and KPIs

What We Look For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, or a corporate strategy / development
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to manage large datasets, use Excel and relevant analytics tools, and ability to independently develop business plans
• Ability to set priorities and navigate trade‑offs in analytically rigorous, fast‑paced environments with a strong sense of urgency and limited oversight
• Proactive, collaborative, and hands‑on approach to problem‑solving
• Strong teamwork, project management, and business acumen
• Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to develop clear, executive‑level content
• Open‑minded and intellectually curious, with the ability to learn quickly and adapt in dynamic environments
• Positive, can‑do attitude and strong attention to detail

Preferred

• Experience in the energy, data centers or building technologies sector
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or another relevant advanced degree