Senior Program Manager (hybrid)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Westford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Manager for the Fire Detection NPI Program Management Office in Westford, MA. Hybrid work consists of three days onsite and two days remote per week.

The role requires leading complex software/hardware projects, managing budgets and schedules, and elevating PMO practices to improve execution and business outcomes. Relocation packages are available for commuting distance or relocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience leading electronic product development and NPI programs in manufacturing.
• Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs with budgets, forecasts, resources, risks, and portfolio reporting.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and traditional PM methodologies; proficient in MS Project and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent NPI programs through full product lifecycle.
• Drive alignment across global cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Training).
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans (schedules, budgets, resources, milestones, risks).
• Manage budgets, forecasting, tracking, and reporting to meet objectives and financial commitments.
• Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering to improve cost competitiveness and product value.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve program risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Communicate status, metrics, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Advance PMO effectiveness through mentoring and process improvements.

Skills

Agile methods

Traditional PM methods

Microsoft Project

Excel

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Visio

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

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.

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

What You Will Do

Johnson Controls is seeking a results-driven Senior Program Manager to join our Fire Detection New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Management Office. This exciting opportunity is based in Westford, MA, offering a hybrid work environment with three days onsite and two days remote each week. This role is ideal for a proven leader who has successfully delivered complex software and hardware products while elevating program management practices, execution rigor, and organizational capability.

This position is based onsite in Westford, MA. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, or able to relocate. Various relocation packages are available.

How You Will Do It

• Lead multiple concurrent NPI programs through the full product lifecycle, balancing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk while ensuring compliance with Johnson Controls' Product Development Process.


• Drive alignment and execution across global cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Training.


• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, including schedules, budgets, resource plans, milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies.


• Manage project and departmental budgets, including planning, forecasting, tracking, and reporting to ensure alignment with business objectives and financial commitments.


• Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to improve cost competitiveness, optimize designs, and maximize product value.


• Proactively identify, escal, and resolve program risks, issues, and dependencies.


• Communicate program status, key metrics, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.


• Advance PMO effectiveness through mentoring, best-practice adoption, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance execution predictability and business outcomes.

What We Look For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.


• 10+ years of experience leading electronic product development and NPI programs within a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated success delivering complex software and hardware products.


• Proven ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional programs in global organizations, including management of budgets, forecasts, resource plans, risks, and portfolio reporting.


• Strong knowledge of Agile and traditional project management methodologies, with proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel and the ability to drive execution through influence, collaboration, and effective stakeholder management.


• Demonstrated track record of elevating program management maturity through mentoring, process improvement, best-practice implementation, and leadership that enables organizational growth and stronger business outcomes.

Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.


• Proficiency in Visio, Jira, Confluence, and Power BI.


• Experience within the fire protection, life safety, or highly regulated industries.

SALARY RANGE: $120,000 - $170,000 (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. 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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