Global NPI Program Manager, Fire Detection (Hybrid)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Westford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Bonus plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Manager for the Fire Detection NPI Program Management Office in Westford, MA. Hybrid work consists of three days onsite and two days remote per week.

The role requires leading complex software/hardware projects, managing budgets and schedules, and elevating PMO practices to improve execution and business outcomes. Relocation packages are available for commuting distance or relocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience leading electronic product development and NPI programs in manufacturing.
• Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs with budgets, forecasts, resources, risks, and portfolio reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and traditional PM methodologies; proficient in MS Project and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent NPI programs through full product lifecycle.
• Drive alignment across global cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Training).
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans (schedules, budgets, resources, milestones, risks).
• Manage budgets, forecasting, tracking, and reporting to meet objectives and financial commitments.
• Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering to improve cost competitiveness and product value.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve program risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Communicate status, metrics, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Advance PMO effectiveness through mentoring and process improvements.

Skills

Agile methods

Traditional PM methods

Microsoft Project

Excel

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Visio

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Manager for the Fire Detection NPI Program Management Office in Westford, MA. Hybrid work consists of three days onsite and two days remote per week.

The role requires leading complex software/hardware projects, managing budgets and schedules, and elevating PMO practices to improve execution and business outcomes. Relocation packages are available for commuting distance or relocation.