Security Project Manager, National Accounts

jci; New York (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a national account portfolio focused on physical security delivery, stakeholder communication, and timely execution. You will partner with program leadership, field teams, internal stakeholders, and the client to ensure consistent execution and customer satisfaction.

You will lead project plans from initiation to completion, manage risks, and drive improvements while keeping schedules and budgets aligned with client objectives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of physical security experience, interfacing with contractors and stakeholders.
• Leadership experience managing professionals for multiple projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for client and internal teams.
• Experience using MS Project or Smartsheet to maintain project timelines.
• Technical familiarity with enterprise access control and video systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of projects for the assigned national account.
• Provide regular project communications to internal stakeholders and client contacts.
• Serve as a single point of contact for project and operational issues.
• Monitor milestones, timelines, and budgets to ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation and playbooks.
• Support reviews and reporting on project status and performance.

Skills

Physical security

Project leadership

Communication

MS Project/Smartsheet

Access control & video systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Johnson Controls helps customers create safe, efficient, and well-managed environments through integrated security and building solutions. In this role, you will support a national account program with a strong focus on project delivery, client communication, and coordinated execution across internal teams and field resources.

Working under the direction of the Program Manager, the Project Manager provides oversight for a portfolio of assigned projects, acts as a key point of contact for project and operational issues, and helps ensure work is delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with client objectives.

Role Overview

This role is responsible for managing and coordinating project activity across a national account portfolio, with an emphasis on physical security delivery, stakeholder communication, schedule control, and issue resolution. You will partner closely with program leadership, field teams, internal stakeholders, and the client to support consistent execution, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of projects managed by Johnson Controls for the assigned national account.
• Provide regular project communication to internal stakeholders and external client contacts.
• Serve as a single point of contact for project and operational issues as assigned by the Program Manager.
• Monitor critical activities, resources, milestones, and timelines to support on-time delivery.
• Sequence projects, adjust timelines, and update scope documents when priorities change.
• Align operational support activities, standards, policies, and processes to client objectives.
• Facilitate communication between the client and Johnson Controls teams, including field project managers, installation managers, and technicians.
• Maintain a strong understanding of client needs, challenges, and opportunities for service improvement.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including playbooks, standards, and installation guides for assigned projects.
• Perform periodic project and program reviews and recommend actions for improvement.
• Support QBR efforts and contribute to consistent reporting on project status and performance.
• Help ensure proper resource alignment across individual projects and support escalations when needed.

How You Will Do It

• Own project plans from initiation through execution, with clear accountability for results, safety, and integrity.
• Stay close to the work by understanding field conditions, removing obstacles, and helping the client move work forward.
• Track progress against plan, identify risks early, and act quickly to protect schedule, scope, and budget.
• Use candor and structured problem-solving to drive continuous improvement across project execution and service delivery.
• Work as one team with program leadership, operations, sales, and field teams to align decisions and share information openly.
• Implement and operate within a project-controlled environment aligned to JCI playbook requirements.
• Develop and maintain a project scoreboard that provides clear visibility into status, risks, and key deliverables.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and practical support to field project managers, installation managers, and technicians.
• Lead or participate in meetings with confidence, representing Johnson Controls professionally with clients and internal partners.
• Use project reviews to identify benefits, track progress, and support meaningful corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of physical security experience, including regular interface with general contractors, property managers, and client stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of both installation and service elements of operational performance.
• Experience managing professionals, with at least 3 years of leadership responsibility.
• Working knowledge of permitting and union complexities.
• Experience using MS Project or Smartsheet to maintain accurate and current project timelines for client publication.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and participate in meetings while representing Johnson Controls effectively.
• Technical familiarity with enterprise-wide access control and video systems, or the ability to learn these systems quickly.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to adjust labor efforts to fluctuating demands.
• Ability to work closely with sales and program management leadership to bring thought leadership to the client.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the IT industry and/or engineering.
• Project management certification.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience performing functional project management in a complex physical security environment.
• Experience servicing clients in the power utility or regulated public sector.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a collaborative team environment focused on customer success and strong execution.
• Access training and cross-training opportunities that support continued development.
• Join a company that values safety through its Zero Harm mindset.
• Benefit from a role that offers visibility, client interaction, and the opportunity to influence project and program improvement.
• Depending on the role and work location, Johnson Controls may offer competitive salary, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, company vehicle support, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $99,000 to $159,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience,
knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market
data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group,
and corporate performance. 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. 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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