Project Manager

Johnson Controls; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Milwaukee is seeking a Project Manager to plan and lead the next generation of Smart Building products, helping customers manage energy usage, security, and operating costs.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, and Manufacturing to develop scope, schedule, cost, and risk, driving successful launches across software and hardware. Requires deep PM experience in multi-disciplinary teams and a results-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven project management experience, preferably in complex, multi-disciplinary programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Marketing and Manufacturing to define project scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, risk and launch of new products.
• Develop and follow a Project Management Plan; set goals, plan deliverables, establish schedules and milestones; manage risk and quality.
• Meticulous planning and execution to meet key milestone dates; ensure on-budget and on-spec delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Time management

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Job description

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms.

What you will do

Johnson Controls is developing the next generation of smart and connected, through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we will make buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Come join Building Automation and Controls team and be a part of our transformation journey!

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to plan and lead projects that define, develop, and deliver the next generation of Smart Building Products to help our customers manage their energy usage, security, and building operation costs. Direct project activities as well as managing project schedule, scope, risk, and cost.

Requires in-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques. Demonstrated efficient utilization of resources and skills through effective planning and leadership in a matrix organization. Experienced in Project Management integrating multiple systems using industry-wide standards in both software and hardware. Seeking solid experience managing complex projects and programs working with diverse, multi-disciplined project teams.

How you will do it

Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing team to develop project scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, risk and successful launch of new products.

Develop and follow a Project Management Plan; set team project goals, plan project deliverables, establish project schedules and milestones; manage all aspects of project schedule including risk with critical focus on quality.

Meticulous planning, executing to the plan by rigorous tracking to meet all key milestone dates.

Ensure projects are delivered with 4 ONs (On Budget, On Product Cost, On Schedule & On Quality)

Manage and lead assigned geographically dispersed project team members in daily activities; communicate and coordinate activities along cross-functional boundaries.

Report and review the progress of project(s) with the stakeholders; formalize communication plan to ensure timely, accurate information and updates are provided to appropriate stakeholders.

Thrive in the front-end phase with ambiguous definitions, fast direction changes, while managing technical risk and uncertainty.

Apply formal software and hardware engineering and Project Management processes and best practices to ensure high-quality product delivery.

Execute multiple complex projects from concept through requirements, design, development, testing and deployment.

Understand NPI (New Product Initiative) mandatory & non-mandatory deliverables, process in-detail, and drive all NPI programs as per New Product Introduction Process.

Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning maintaining focus on project-level needs while working within the framework of larger, multi-project and program business objectives.

Collaborate with other Project Managers, Program Managers, and Engineering Managers to coordinate efforts and define and leverage best practices.

Ability to understand entire system/business perspective, identify and early escalation of risks at the right time.

What we look for

• Excellent analytical, logical and project management skills. High level of personal credibility at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in changing communication style based on audience (technical, non-technical, executive through individual contributor.)
• Ability to clearly convey concepts / solutions to the business in appropriate terms.
• Ability to manage multiple, potentially changing priorities and effectively coordinate activities across teams.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and influencing individuals and teams without formal organizational control.
• Strong consensus building, conflict resolution, and persuasive skills.
• Experience in exercising mature judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Experience in utilizing multiple problem-so