About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
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What you will do
Join Johnson Controls and play a key role in shaping the future of innovative chiller technologies. As a Project Manager within our HVAC Product Business Unit, you will help drive new product development from concept to launch through Johnson Controls’ structured stage-gate development process.
In this dynamic role, you will lead and coordinate critical project activities, workstreams, and sub-projects that bring cutting-edge products to market. Collaborating with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial organizations, you will help deliver solutions that meet ambitious targets for cost, quality, performance, and speed to market.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a developing project management professional to gain hands-on experience in product innovation, cross-functional leadership, and disciplined project execution within a global organization. You will be empowered to build your expertise while contributing to high-impact projects that support Johnson Controls' commitment to sustainable and intelligent building solutions.
This role is based at the Johnson Controls Advanced Development and Engineering Center in Largo, FL, where you will work alongside talented engineers and industry experts focused on advancing the next generation of HVAC technologies. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the facility or be willing to relocate. Various relocation packages are available. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.
How you will do it
Program Execution & Delivery
Support assigned new product development sub-projects and workstreams through Johnson Controls’ stage-gate development process and help maintain progress through phase milestones.
Coordinate assigned project activities to support delivery of approved scope within established quality, performance, and schedule targets, with guidance as needed.
Assist with development of execution plans, schedules, and resource needs for assigned workstreams in collaboration with functional teams and program leaders.
Track dependencies, action items, and key dates for assigned activities and escalate concerns when appropriate.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate with cross-functional team members across core and support functions to maintain alignment on assigned deliverables, timelines, and follow-up actions.
Facilitate communication, meeting follow-up, and coordination across team members to support execution of project plans and completion of assigned work.
Build effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders to support collaboration, communication, and execution of project objectives.
Risk, Issue, and Stakeholder Management
Identify risks and issues within assigned scope, support mitigation planning, and escalate concerns when appropriate.
Collaborate with functional managers, project or program managers, and leadership to support issue resolution and alignment on priorities.
Communicate project status, risks, action items, and decisions through regular updates, dashboards, and review meetings.
What we look for
Required
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or related field
3+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, or program support within a functional or matrixed environment
Experience supporting schedules, tracking action items, facilitating project meetings, and maintaining project plans or related documentation
Experience coordinating with cross-functional team members to support execution of project activities
Working knowledge of project management planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)
Preferred
Exposure to stage-gate or phase-gate product development processes
Basic knowledge of the HVAC industry or a related product development environment
Experience using collaboration platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams) and work management tools (e.g. Daptiv, Planview, Smartsheet, Wrike)
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $90,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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. 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or related field
- 1+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, or program support within a functional or matrixed environment
- Experience supporting schedules, tracking action items, facilitating project meetings, and maintaining project plans or related documentation
- Experience coordinating with cross-functional team members to support execution of project activities
- Working knowledge of project management planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)
- Reside within commuting distance of the Largo, FL facility or be willing to relocate
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents
- Exposure to stage-gate or phase-gate product development processes
- Basic knowledge of the HVAC industry or a related product development environment
- Experience using collaboration platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams) and work management tools (e.g. Daptiv, Planview, Smartsheet, Wrike)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Johnson Controls Insights
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®.
