Director – HVACR Global Product Strategy

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Sunbury-on-Thames, Spelthorne, Surrey, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Other • Security
The Role
Lead HVACR product and portfolio strategy, conduct market intelligence, support M&A and partnerships, build strategic roadmaps and PMO, manage stakeholder engagement, and mentor junior program managers to drive growth initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In

Supporting the HVACR Business within Johnson Controls’ Global Products and Solutions organization, your mission will be to support the development of Johnson Controls' HVACR growth strategy, working closely with both the Global Enterprise Strategy team and Business Unit leadership. This role will identify emerging technology trends, define market entry strategies, and lead strategic initiatives including M&A 

 

Key responsibilities: 

  • Lead Market Intelligence: Conduct comprehensive market analysis on infrastructure trends, technology shifts, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic priorities and identify highest-value growth opportunities   

  • Support Portfolio and Product Strategy: Partner with business units and innovation teams to define strategic roadmaps, prioritize investments, and align product development with market requirements and emerging customer needs 

  • Support M&A and Partnership Roadmap: Support sourcing and evaluation of acquisition targets and strategic partnerships through market research, competitive analysis, and strategic fit assessment to inform corporate development priorities.  

  • Strategic Planning and execution: Lead development of long-term strategic plan and define new and refine existing strategic initiatives. Collaborate with executive leadership to define new strategic initiatives, ensuring all initiatives are actionable with a clear roadmap for execution (strategic rationale and scope, business cases, budget, schedule, resources). Ensure that overall initiatives plan / roadmap is aligned to the business targets. 

  • Program management and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and implement full functioning, global PMO as needed and deliver regular communication of progress for Board of Directors and senior leadership reviews. Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, clients, and partners, to facilitate communication and manage expectations. 

  • Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior program managers and team members, fostering professional development and enhancing program management capabilities within the organization. 

What we look for 

Required: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business or related.  

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

  • Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations, in a strategy consulting environment. 

  • Proven ability to deliver concrete outcomes in program or project settings, especially where success relies on influencing stakeholders beyond formal reporting lines.   

  • Proven skills in teamwork, project management, and business acumen.   

  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be self-motivated.   

  • Skilled at setting priorities and navigating tradeoffs in analytically rigorous, fast-paced environments with a strong sense of urgency and limited oversight.   

  • Proactive and collaborative approach to tackling challenges, with a hands-on problem-solving mindset.   

  • Strong command of English communication, with a focus on content development rather than process facilitation.   

  • Open-minded and intellectually curious, with a drive to explore new ideas, learn quickly, and adapt in dynamic contexts.   

  • Positive, can-do attitude with keen attention to detail.  

 

Preferred: 

  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree. 

  • Background in management consulting. 

  • Experience in the Building Technologies line of Business. 

 

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  

 

 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business or related.
  • 7+ years of strategic development experience.
  • At least 2-3 years experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm.
  • Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations and strategy consulting environments.
  • Proven ability to deliver outcomes in program or project settings and influence stakeholders beyond reporting lines.
  • Proven teamwork, project management, and business acumen.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be self-motivated.
  • Skilled at setting priorities and navigating tradeoffs in analytically rigorous, fast-paced environments.
  • Proactive, collaborative, hands-on problem-solving mindset.
  • Strong command of English communication with focus on content development.
  • Open-minded, intellectually curious, and adaptable.
  • Positive, can-do attitude with keen attention to detail.
  • Experience mentoring or developing junior program managers or team members.
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
  • Background in management consulting.
  • Experience in the Building Technologies line of business.

Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.

  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
  • Flexible Benefits Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.

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100,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1885

What We Do

At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.

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