We are seeking a Program Manager supporting our Navy systems business that supports all major defense industrial base shipbuilders and the U.S. Navy.  This is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for a portfolio of programs within a growing business supporting the U.S. military.

At Johnson Controls Navy Systems (JCNS) we have been supplying air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and services to the US Navy since 1917.  The Program Manager will be responsible for the execution and performance of a portfolio of programs through effective customer engagement, leadership, strategy development, execution, and overall P&L management.  The role partners with the cross functional organization to optimize program / contract performance to ensure customer satisfaction in support of the business’s goals and strategic plan. This position requires a skilled, energized individual who enjoys the technical challenge of working with large, complex chiller and control systems found on Naval vessels.  The incumbent can function with minimal supervision.  As a key contributor in the business, you will be actively engaged with the Johnson Controls Navy Systems (JCNS) team reporting into the Director, Programs & Contract Management.

Location: York, PA
Compensation: $120,000 - $165,000 base salary. Negotiable based on experience
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total)

As a Program Manager, you will:

• Have full P&L responsibility with experience leading multiple firm-fixed price contract programs up to $100M.
• Work closely and be actively engaged with our Navy and shipbuilder customers.
• Conduct regular reviews of program performance through various measures to ensure objectives are met, including budget and time constraints.
• Lead and manage a diverse program team (e.g., contracts, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, quality).
• Work cross-functionally to forge collaborative relationships to drive best practices and operational improvements (Execution Discipline, Influencing with Impact, Facilitating Change) in program planning and execution.
• Lead and participate in contract negotiation and changes; coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of the contract.
• Manage program financials in accordance with Johnson Controls policies and standards.
• Participate in strategic business planning, business development activities, solution development, and drive innovation, and alignment of corporate investments with new and emerging customer needs; identify opportunities for growth.
• Meet and engage with clients and stakeholders to establish relationships, understand requirements, forecasts and funding, and communicate accomplishments or issues. Ensure collaboration between programs and stakeholders.
• Monitor, control, and communicate project, budget, staffing, schedule, and performance status; prepare status reports; effectively manage program and project scope.
• Identify and assess program risks and issues, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develop comprehensive and creative solutions to resolve program challenges as they arise. Facilitate root cause and corrective action to resolve issues in a timely manner and incorporate lessons learned in future planning and execution.
• Establish policies appropriate for the function. Interprets and recommends modifications to company-wide policies and practices.
• Objectives are defined in collaboration with management and results assessed from relatively long-term perspective.
• Interact with management and others concerning matters of significance to the company.
• Develop and deliver presentations to internal and external audiences including Johnson Controls and key stakeholders.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years’ experience in program management roles or related experience.
  
• Experience leading production or manufacturing programs in a Department of Defense (DoD) contracting environment, preferably supporting the Navy.  Experience leading development programs is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage complex tasks to completion through coordinated execution of cross-functional support.
• Experience with overseeing indirect program teams to ensure cross-functional alignment of priorities (e.g. Procurement, Contracts, Finance, Operations) to achieve business goals.
• Ability to develop, implement, and manage project plans to include detailed task definition, resource requirements, schedule, quality, and cost parameters.
• Strong foundational understanding of the PMBOK with experience related to its practical application toward the execution of programs / contracts.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with leadership, peers, indirect staff, customers, and suppliers.
• Possesses strong leadership and critical thinking skills to enable sound business judgement.
• Excellent communication (written & oral), interpersonal and presentation skills, along with strong analytical and project management skills – data driven and results oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing large multi-million dollar programs 
• Experience working with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance, or Business Administration or a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification

Who we are
The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning Plants, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application

If you’d like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with here, please check out our “Who We Are” video on YouTube to learn more (around 2 minutes long):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD9TF3ANMxU

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/tomorrowneedsyou.

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