Johnson Controls · 1 hour ago
Technical Program Manager (Software & Hardware)
Westford-Massachusetts-United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$107K/yr - $161K/yr
10+ years expJohnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. The Technical Program Manager will drive the end-to-end development and commercialization of new product introduction projects related to innovative fire detection products, overseeing all facets of projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Leverage your extensive experience and sound judgment to lead and manage multiple, concurrent NPI programs from concept through launch, ensuring adherence to Johnson Control’s Product Development Process
Utilize strong organizational navigation skills to coordinate and motivate multidisciplinary teams (Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, QA, Product Management, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Training, etc.)
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, including detailed schedules, milestones, budget, and risk mitigation strategies
Execute tasks with quality and timeliness, whether under direct supervision or independently
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by capturing and applying lessons learned to future NPI efforts
Prepare comprehensive reports for Senior Leadership regarding program status updates and actionable insights. Maintain familiarity with various engineering, project management, product concepts, practices, and procedures
Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders, helping with issues or concerns to ensure satisfactory resolution
Uphold the organization’s values by promptly escalating issues to the appropriate leaders for resolution, sharing best practices across teams, serving as a brand advocate, and mentoring others to foster a supportive work environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
10+ years of professional experience in electronic product design and new product introduction within a manufacturing context (e.g., collaboration with Design Engineers, Software Engineers, Software QA, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Product Management, etc.)
Hands-on experience in program management with a strong background in both software and hardware product development
Demonstrated success in launching complex, cross-disciplinary products in regulated industries (fire/life safety, automotive, medical devices, etc.)
Expertise in Agile and traditional project management methodologies
Capacity to navigate ambiguity, manage change effectively, transition priorities, and make sound decisions
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, along with strong analytical, writing, and presentation abilities
Strong conflict management and critical thinking skills
Adept at building strong working relationships and driving results within geographically distributed, cross-functional teams
Familiarity with PMI's Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK®)
Proficient in Microsoft Project and Excel
Meticulous attention to detail and technical accuracy
Outstanding organizational and technical competencies
Effective interpersonal and multitasking skills
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Proficiency in Visio, JIRA, and Confluence
Experience within the fire protection industry
Benefits
Competitive salary
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
On the job/cross training opportunities
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
Company
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $525.61M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M
Leadership Team
Joakim Weidemanis
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Vandiepenbeeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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