Sr. Manager, Business Development

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As part of Johnson Controls, you will help define how next-generation data centers are cooled. Stack Forging Thermal Solution’s direct liquid cooling products enable high-performance, low-pressure-drop liquid cooling architectures that support the rapid rise of AI and high-density compute.

This role includes business development, account leadership and partner / ecosystem strategy. You will drive adoption of direct liquid cooling across hyperscalers, chipmakers, and server OEMs while shaping how full-rack and system-level cooling is deployed.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives tied to strategic account growth.

• Comprehensive benefits including 401K, medical, dental, and vision starting day one.

• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave provided.

• Direct exposure to emerging AI infrastructure programs and next-generation cooling platforms.

• Opportunity to shape commercialization of Stack Forging Thermal Solutions’s Stack Forging technology within Johnson Controls’ global footprint.

What you will do

Market Development Leadership: Own and expand Stack Forging Thermal Solution’s presence in direct liquid cooling across hyperscalers, chip/semiconductor companies, and server OEMs. Focus on large-scale AI and HPC deployments.

Strategic Account Growth: Build and lead executive relationships. Position Stack Forging Thermal Solutions as a primary thermal partner for next-generation platforms, including CPUs, GPUs, other ASICs, and peripheral systems.

Technology Positioning: Translate Stack Forging Thermal Solutions’s Stack Forging microgeometry architecture into clear customer value. Emphasize lower pressure drop, higher thermal efficiency, and system-level gains such as improved PUE and rack density.

DLC System Expansion: Drive adoption beyond GPUs into full 100% DLC architectures, including peripherals such as VRMs, DIMMs, NICs, and storage. Position Stack Forging Thermal Solutions as a platform solution, not a component vendor.

Program Origination: Working with the Technical Sales team, Identify and secure early-stage design wins. Influence platform specifications and reference designs with OEM and hyperscale partners.

Cross-Functional Execution: Work closely with engineering, product, and JCI teams to align cold plates, CDUs, and facility-level systems into a unified thermal solution.

Commercial Structuring: Lead complex deal structures including MSAs, long-term supply agreements, and co-development programs tied to production scale.

How you will do it

Drive DLC Adoption: Persuasively sell Alloy’s Direct Liquid Cooling portfolio focusing on ROI, energy efficiency, and power density.

Strategic Relationship Management: Act as a trusted advisor to executive and technical stakeholders, anticipating their needs as they transition to Direct Liquid Cooling

Link Performance to Business Outcomes: Tie Stack Forging Thermal Solutions’s products to measurable gains: reduced pumping power, improved thermal margins, higher compute density, and lower total cost of ownership.

Market Leadership: Deeply understand the evolving data center landscape, specifically the cooling requirements for AI and high-performance computing (HPC).

Internal Collaboration: Partner with JCI Cross-Domain Strategic Account Managers and the Technical sales team to integrate our DLC solutions into broader, complex facility infrastructure deals.

Pipeline Excellence: Utilize Salesforce to manage complex, long-cycle sales stages, ensuring accurate forecasting and momentum.

Team Leadership: Lead the opportunity team, coordinating between Technical Sales, Solutions engineering, JCI operations, and external partners to ensure seamless solution delivery.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related technical field.

• 10+ years in business development, technical sales, or strategic account management.

• Experience scaling products from R&D-to-production in hardware or infrastructure environments.

• Experience engaging with hyperscalers, OEMs, or silicon providers.

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both engineers and executives.

Preferred

• Master’s degree.

• Experience within data center infrastructure, semiconductors, or thermal systems and/or direct experience with liquid cooling, including cold plates, CDUs, or immersion systems.

• Familiarity with AI and HPC infrastructure trends, including rising TDP and rack density constraints.

• Proven understanding of Thermal Management or HVAC systems; specific exposure to liquid cooling technologies is highly preferred.

• Existing relationships within hyperscalers, server OEMs, or chip manufacturers.

Why Johnson Controls?

Johnson Controls’ Stack Forging Thermal Solutions redefines liquid cooling design. By enabling complex internal geometries not possible with traditional manufacturing, this Johnson Controls’ division delivers:

• Lower pressure drop at higher flow rates

• Increased thermal performance at the chip level

• Scalable architectures for full-rack and system cooling

This role provides the opportunity to move the High Performance Compute and Cloud industry from air and partial liquid cooling to fully liquid-cooled data centers, unlocking the next generation of compute performance.

SALARY RANGE: $125,000 - $190,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.  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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