Director of Strategy – Controls & Digital

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team 

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! 

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary and bonus plan

• 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 

What you will do:

You will shape Johnson Controls’ global Digital & Controls strategy, partnering closely with the Global Enterprise Strategy team and senior leaders across our Digital and Controls product organizations. This role will identify emerging technology shifts, define strategic growth pathways, and lead high-impact initiatives, including portfolio strategy, ecosystem partnerships, and M&A, to strengthen JCI’s position as the leader in smart, connected, and autonomous building solutions.

How you will do it:

Lead Digital & Controls Market Intelligence

• Conduct deep market, technology, and competitive analysis across building automation systems, IoT platforms, AI/ML, and edge-to-cloud architectures to inform strategic priorities and identify the highest-value growth opportunities.

Shape Portfolio and Product Strategy

• Partner with Digital and Controls product leadership to define strategic roadmaps, prioritize investments, and align product development with customer needs, regulatory trends, and emerging technology inflection points.

Support M&A and Partnership Roadmap

• Drive sourcing, evaluation, and strategic assessment of acquisition targets and ecosystem partners, including software, controls, and AI/analytics companies, to inform business development priorities and accelerate JCI’s digital transformation.

Embed Voice of Customer and Voice of Field

• Engage with customers, channel partners, and JCI sales and field teams to understand evolving requirements, validate strategic hypotheses, and translate insights into actionable recommendations that strengthen JCI’s competitive differentiation.

Define Growth and Go-to-Market Strategies

• Collaborate with business and regional leadership to develop GTM models, commercial plays, and competitive positioning for new and existing digital and controls offerings, ensuring alignment with JCI’s enterprise strategy.

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics, Business, or related field; Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from an accredited college, preferred in a related discipline

• 7+ years of experience in strategic development, including at least 2-3 years in a top-tier strategy consulting firm

• Experience operating in complex, matrixed organizations; in‑house corporate experience is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes in ambiguous, cross‑functional environments where influence matters more than authority

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and operate with a high degree of ownership

• Skilled at prioritizing and navigating tradeoffs in analytically rigorous, fast‑paced environments

• Proactive, collaborative, and hands‑on problem‑solver with strong critical‑thinking skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on content development and executive‑ready storytelling

• Intellectually curious, open‑minded, and adaptable in dynamic contexts

NOTE: This is a hybrid position considering candidates who reside in the Milwaukee, Chicago, Boston, or New York City metro areas.  

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $158,000 -$237,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. 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. This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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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