Hybrid NPI Program Manager — Fire Detection

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Westford (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a Senior Program Manager for the Fire Detection NPI PMO in Westford, MA. The role requires delivering complex software and hardware products across global teams in a hybrid setting—three days onsite and two days remote per week.

You will lead multiple programs, manage budgets and risks, and drive PMO maturity through mentoring and best-practice adoption for stronger business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years leading electronic product development and NPI programs within manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale cross-functional programs including budgets, forecasts, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and traditional PM methodologies; proficient in MS Project and Excel.
• PMI PMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Visio, Jira, Confluence, and Power BI.
• Experience in fire protection or highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple NPI programs through full product lifecycle; balance scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
• Coordinate 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, mitigations.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, tracking, and reporting to align with business objectives.
• Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to optimize designs and costs.
• Identify and resolve program risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Communicate program status and metrics to senior leadership.
• Advance PMO effectiveness through mentoring and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Agile/PM knowledge

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Project

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Electrical/CS)

Tools

Visio

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Johnson Controls seeks a Senior Program Manager for the Fire Detection NPI PMO in Westford, MA. The role requires delivering complex software and hardware products across global teams in a hybrid setting—three days onsite and two days remote per week.

You will lead multiple programs, manage budgets and risks, and drive PMO maturity through mentoring and best-practice adoption for stronger business outcomes.