Senior Program Manager

Who you are

• 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
• 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
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Proficiency in Visio, Jira, Confluence, and Power BI
• Experience within the fire protection, life safety, or highly regulated industries

What the job involves

• Johnson Controls is seeking a results-driven Senior Program Manager to join our Fire Detection New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Management Office
• 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, escalate, 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