HVAC Project Manager 4

Johnson Controls; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Global career exposure

Job summary

Johnson Controls in India is seeking a Regional Project Manager for the Global Marine & Navy segment. You will lead multiple projects from contract review to delivery and handover, coordinating with sales, design and supply chain to meet customer expectations and contractual requirements.

The role demands 15–20 years in Marine/Navy projects, strong scheduling and risk management, and a proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs across international environments.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering / Marine Engineering or Electrical/ Electronic engineering graduate/ Masters from reputable college/University.
• Minimum of 15-20 years’ experience in Marine/ Navy projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience handling technically complex projects with customer, commercial, and operational coordination.
• Strong ability to manage schedules, risks, handover activities, and financial follow-up.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of multiple projects within the Global Marine & Navy business line, ensuring clear scope, delivery, and handover.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, risks, and deviations to keep work on track.
• Oversee operational and financial performance for assigned projects, including follow-up on budget and progress.
• Coordinate closely with sales, design, and Supply chain to align deliverables with customer expectations and contractual requirements.
• Support projects involving HVAC, refrigeration, controls, and provision plant scope where applicable.
• Support Projects on Fire suppression and Halo hanger firefighting systems
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with Johnson Controls, legal, and contractual standards.
• Maintain the monthly outlook plan for the financial year and update plan on monthly basis as per revenue planned
• Drive a professional handover process and ensure customers receive a complete and well-executed solution.
• Visit Shipyards, Indian Navy and other customers to review ongoing projects & maintain customer focus. In addition meet relevant teams in Shipyard to gather information on future projects and requirements /Specs.
• Manage the AR, Unbilled and TWC
• Focus on employees EHS and KPI

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Mechanical / Marine / Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

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Job Summary:

Regional Project Manager - Global Marine & Navy

Role Overview

As Regional Project Manager, you will lead multiple projects across the Marine & Navy segment, ensuring disciplined execution from contract review through delivery and handover. This role is focused on ownership, coordination, and strong project control across operational, commercial, and customer-facing activities.

What will you do?

• Lead the execution of multiple projects within the Global Marine & Navy business line, ensuring clear scope, delivery, and handover.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, risks, and deviations to keep work on track.
• Oversee operational and financial performance for assigned projects, including follow-up on budget and progress.
• Coordinate closely with sales, design, and Supply chain to align deliverables with customer expectations and contractual requirements.
• Support projects involving HVAC, refrigeration, controls, and provision plant scope where applicable.
• Support Projects on Fire suppression and Halo hanger firefighting systems
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with Johnson Controls, legal, and contractual standards.
• Maintain the monthly outlook plan for the financial year and update plan on monthly basis as per revenue planned
• Drive a professional handover process and ensure customers receive a complete and well-executed solution.
• Visit Shipyards, Indian Navy and other customers to review ongoing projects & maintain customer focus. In addition meet relevant teams in Shipyard to gather information on future projects and requirements /Specs.
• Manage the AR, Unbilled and TWC
• Focus on employees EHS and KPI

How You Will Do It

• Own outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity by following through from contract review to final handover.
• Stay close to the work and remove obstacles by aligning quickly with customers, sales, technical specialists, and Supply chain colleagues.
• Improve every day through candid problem-solving by tracking deviations early, addressing root causes, and keeping project execution transparent.
• Win as one team by building trust, sharing information openly, and using diverse perspectives to support the best project decisions.
• Use a structured project management approach to balance scope, schedule, quality, and financial control across several concurrent projects.

What we look for?

• Mechanical Engineering /Marine Engineering or Electrical/ Electronic engineering graduate/ Masters from reputable college/University
• Minimum of 15-20 years’ experience in Marine/ Navy projects
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience handling technically complex projects with customer, commercial, and operational coordination.
• Strong ability to manage schedules, risks, handover activities, and financial follow-up.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

• Indian Navy/CG background with Cdr/Capt equivalent with 20 Plus years of service
• Experience with HVAC, refrigeration, controls, or provision plant projects.
• Background in contract-based project delivery within marine, offshore, or navy environments.
• Experience working in an international project setting.

What we offer:

We offer an exciting and challenging position. Joining us you will become part of a leading global multi-industrial corporation defined by its stimulating work environment and job satisfaction. In addition, we offer outstanding career development opportunities which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents

Diversity & Inclusion

Our dedication to diversity and inclusion starts with our values. We lead with integrity and purpose, focusing on the future and aligning with our customers’ vision for success. Our High-Performance Culture ensures that we have the best talent that is highly engaged and eager to innovate. Our D&I mission elevates each employee’s responsibility to contribute to our culture. It’s through these contributions that we’ll drive the mindsets and behaviors we need to power our customers’ missions. You have the power. You have the voice. You have the culture in your hands.