Strategy and Growth Initiatives Manager

Johnson Controls; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in London seeks a strategic professional to help shape and execute the company’s direction by partnering with senior leadership. You will develop proprietary insights and drive sustainable growth through rigorous analysis and problem-solving.

You will work with product, commercial, and finance teams to define long-term vision, shape portfolio strategy, and identify investments creating shareholder value within the EMEA region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or related field.
• 3–5 years in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, or corporate strategy.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with ability to manage large datasets.
• Ability to develop business plans and executive-level content.
• English communication, written and verbal, with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Shape Johnson Controls’ strategic direction with senior leadership.
• Lead development of proprietary market insights and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with product, commercial, and finance on portfolio strategy.
• Support regional transformation projects with quantitative analysis.
• Provide regular updates through dashboards and KPIs.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Quantitative skills

Excel

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

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