Senior Electromechanical Program Manager (onsite)

Johnson Controls • Cranston, WI

1d • $110,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away. Johnson Controls - Fire Suppression Products (FSP) is a global leader in fire and life safety. We provide fire detection, sprinkler, suppression, special-hazard, and emergency communications solutions to customers in countries spanning six continents. With more than 30 manufacturing facilities worldwide, we provide safety and security for millions of customers around the world every day. Plus, we offer a comprehensive array of testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair services to keep fire and life-safety systems in top working order.
Johnson Controls is seeking a seasoned Senior Electromechanical Program Manager to lead complex, high-impact projects from inception through completion. In this role, you will provide end-to-end program leadership, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives. You will oversee all aspects of project execution, including defining milestones, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and tracking progress across cross-functional teams. This role requires a confident leader who can effectively navigate a matrixed organization, influence stakeholders, and drive results. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in engineering and project management principles, paired with strong judgment and the ability to solve complex challenges independently. You’ll rely on your extensive experience to plan strategically, manage risk, and deliver clear, concise status updates and reports to senior leadership.
Location & Relocation: This is an onsite position based in Marinette, WI, or Cranston, RI. Candidates must be within commuting distance of either location or willing to relocate. Multiple relocation packages are available to support your move.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering related discipline
• 8 years of professional experience in product design, new product introduction in a manufacturing industry.
• 5+ years of experience in program management.
• Product launch experience
• Product Development and manufacturing business experience required (i.e. working with design engineers, manufacturing, sourcing, product management, marketing, etc.)
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrate the organization’s values by bringing issues to the appropriate managers in a timely manner for resolution, sharing best practices among all teams, serving as a brand advocate, mentoring and leading by example to support a positive work environment, and encouraging other staff to do the same.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders and assist them, as appropriate, with issues or concerns to satisfactory resolution.
• Demonstrated track record of managing product development projects to completion.
• Can deal with ambiguity – Can effectively cope with change, shift gears, and make decisions.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong conflict management and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to perform as a team player.
• KNOWLEDE OF PMI's Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK®).

Nice To Haves

• Fire protection industry experience
• PMP® certification
• Visio experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end program leadership.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of project execution, including defining milestones, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and tracking progress across cross-functional teams.
• Navigate a matrixed organization, influence stakeholders, and drive results.
• Plan strategically, manage risk, and deliver clear, concise status updates and reports to senior leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - available day one!
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Competitive Bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees