NPI Program Manager: Cross-Functional Launch Leader

Johnson Controls; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Program Manager to lead NPI initiatives across functions including Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. The role focuses on standardizing processes, governance, and documentation to support efficient product transfers and successful launches.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in NPI/PM and a strong background in SAP/PLM/ERP systems, with PMP preferred. Onsite in San Antonio, TX, collaborating across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• 5-10+ years of experience in NPI, Program Management, Product Development, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain.
• Experience managing cross-functional product development programs.
• Knowledge of stage-gate product development processes.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience with SAP, PLM, ERP, and project management tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated program plans and critical paths.
• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases and stage-gate reviews.
• Drive execution of milestones, deliverables, and launch readiness activities.
• Ensure alignment between product strategy, engineering development, and manufacturing readiness.
• Own project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues.
• Maintain risk registers and escalation processes.
• Track KPIs and report project status to leadership.
• Coordinate activities across multiple functions (PM, Eng, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Service, Commercial).
• Facilitate regular project reviews and decision-making forums.
• Drive accountability for deliverables across functional organizations.
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Readiness: Ensure BOM, routing, sourcing, and process readiness.
• Coordinate pilot builds, validation, and production ramp-up.
• Support supplier readiness and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Partner with plant teams to transfer products into production.
• Product Lifecycle & Change Management: Manage ECNs and product release processes.
• Support implementation of product definitions through PLM and ERP systems.
• Coordinate launch documentation, compliance requirements, and quality approvals.
• Internal NPI documentation references NPI progression through gates and coordination between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Financial and budget management

Product development lifecycle

Supply chain understanding

Executive communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Business

Tools

SAP

PLM

ERP

Project management tools

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Program Manager to lead NPI initiatives across functions including Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. The role focuses on standardizing processes, governance, and documentation to support efficient product transfers and successful launches.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in NPI/PM and a strong background in SAP/PLM/ERP systems, with PMP preferred. Onsite in San Antonio, TX, collaborating across global teams.