Project Manager

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

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Milwaukee seeks a Project Manager to plan and lead the next generation of smart building products, directing activities across software and hardware domains. You will manage scope, schedule, risk, and cost while guiding multi-disciplinary teams to successful product launches.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of PM experience, PMP and Scrum Master certs, and a strong track record with Agile/Waterfall methods, Jira, and MS Project in a cross-functional setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years direct experience as a Project Manager.
• PMP and Scrum Master certifications required.
• Cross-functional project teams from initiation to market launch.
• Experience with waterfall, iterative and agile methodologies.
• Experience with Jira and Microsoft Project planning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, and Manufacturing to define scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources and launches.
• Develop and follow a Project Management Plan with milestones and risk management.
• Meticulous planning and tracking to meet key milestone dates.
• Lead geographically dispersed project teams and coordinate cross-functional work.
• Report progress to stakeholders with a formal communication plan.
• Apply PM processes to ensure high-quality product delivery.

Skills

Project Management

PMP Certification

Scrum Master

Cross-functional leadership

Agile & Waterfall

Jira

Microsoft Project

Education

B.S. in Software Engineering / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering or equivalent

MS or MBA preferred

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

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 datacenters, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where itreally matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, weelevatecustomer performance,turn goals into real-world results andhelpmove society forward.

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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-solving techniques; ability to devise new problem-solving approaches as issues arise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.MS or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years’ direct experience as a Project Manager.
• PMP, Scrum master certification required.
• Been a part of a cross functional project teams from the Project initiation to market launch of Software/Hardware Development Lifecycle.
• Experience with various development methodologies including waterfall, iterative and agile methods.
• Microsoft project planning and hands on experience in Jira.

SALARY RANGE

$90,000 - $130,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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