Project Manager (hybrid)

Alloy Enterprises; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a Project Manager for the Airside Engineering Center (ACE) in York, PA. You will lead cross‑functional product development activities through the stage‑gate process, ensuring on-time, on-budget deliveries with the Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams.

The role offers exposure to high‑impact projects and a collaborative environment, with relocation or commuting to York, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, program support, or engineering.
• Experience supporting schedules, tracking action items, facilitating project meetings, and maintaining project plans or related documentation.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional team members to support execution of project activities.
• US citizen and/or Permanent Resident of the US.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned new product development sub-projects and workstreams through Johnson Controls’ stage-gate development process.
• Coordinate project activities to deliver scope within quality, performance, and schedule targets.
• Assist with development of execution plans, schedules, and resource needs with functional teams.
• Track dependencies, action items, and key dates and escalate concerns when needed.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment on deliverables and timelines.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional coordination

Scheduling

Documentation

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Planview

Wrike

Daptiv

Smartsheet

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 seeking a Project Manager to play a key role in bringing next-generation air handling solutions to market. As part of our Air Handler Product Business Unit, you'll lead and coordinate critical product development activities throughout Johnson Controls' stage-gate development process, helping transform ideas into high-quality products that deliver value to customers around the world.

In this role, you'll manage assigned projects, workstreams, and cross-functional initiatives that drive successful product launches. Working closely with teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial Operations, you'll help ensure products are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with performance and quality expectations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging project management professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to build expertise in structured product development, stakeholder leadership, and execution excellence. You'll gain exposure to complex, high-impact projects while helping shape innovative solutions that advance Johnson Controls' commitment to smarter, more sustainable buildings.

This role is based in the Johnson Controls Airside Engineering Center (ACE) in York, Pennsylvania. Candidates must be commuting distance to York, PA, or able to relocate. Only US citizens and/or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position, as sponsorship is not available.

How you will do it

Program Execution & Delivery

• Support assigned new product development sub-projects and workstreams through Johnson Controls’ stage-gate development process and help maintain progress through phase milestones.

• Coordinate assigned project activities to support delivery of approved scope within established quality, performance, and schedule targets, with guidance as needed.

• Assist with development of execution plans, schedules, and resource needs for assigned workstreams in collaboration with functional teams and program leaders.

• Track dependencies, action items, and key dates for assigned activities and elevate concerns when appropriate.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with cross-functional team members across core and support functions to maintain alignment on assigned deliverables, timelines, and follow-up actions.

• Facilitate communication, meeting follow-up, and coordination across team members to support execution of project plans and completion of assigned work.

• Build effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders to support collaboration, communication, and execution of project objectives.

Risk, Issue, and Stakeholder Management

• Identify risks and issues within assigned scope, support mitigation planning, and elevate concerns when appropriate.

• Collaborate with functional managers, project or program managers, and leadership to support issue resolution and alignment on priorities.

• Communicate project status, risks, action items, and decisions through regular updates, dashboards, and review meetings.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or related field

• 1+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, program support, or engineering

• Experience supporting schedules, tracking action items, facilitating project meetings, and maintaining project plans or related documentation

• Experience coordinating with cross-functional team members to support execution of project activities

• US citizen and/or Permanent Resident of the US

Preferred

• Exposure to stage-gate or phase-gate product development processes

• Basic knowledge of the HVAC industry or a related product development environment

• Experience using collaboration platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams) and work management tools (e.g. Daptiv, Planview, Smartsheet, Wrike)

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $90,000 (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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