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What we offer:

• Competitive salary

• 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

We are actively seeking to fill the position of Program Manager, based in one of our advanced R&D facilities located in Marinette, WI. This role offers a hybrid work environment, requiring three days of in-office presence and allowing two days of remote work each week.

What You Will Do:

The Program Manager will be accountable for the coordination and successful execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects concerning Fire Suppression products. This role entails overseeing all facets of projects, establishing deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring as well as summarizing project progress.

How You Will Do It:

• You will leverage your extensive experience and sound judgment to strategically plan and accomplish objectives, engaging in a diverse range of tasks.

• Prepare comprehensive reports for upper management regarding project statuses. Maintain familiarity with various engineering, project management, and product concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Execute tasks with quality and timeliness, whether under direct supervision or independently.

• Establish and sustain effective working relationships across teams.

• Utilize strong organizational navigation skills to facilitate progress and drive results.

• Uphold the organization’s values by promptly escalating issues to the appropriate managers for resolution, sharing best practices across teams, serving as a brand advocate, and mentoring others to foster a supportive work environment.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders, offering assistance with issues or concerns to ensure satisfactory resolution.

What We Look For:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering (Electro-Mechanical).

• 10+ years of professional experience in electronic product design and new product introduction within a manufacturing context (e.g., collaboration with design engineers, manufacturing, sourcing, product management, marketing, etc.).

• 8+ years of experience in program management.

• Proven track record of successfully managing product development projects to completion.

• Capacity to navigate ambiguity, manage change effectively, transition priorities, and make sound decisions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and Excel.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, along with strong analytical, writing, and presentation abilities.

• Strong conflict management and critical thinking skills.

• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Familiarity with PMI's Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK®).

• Meticulous attention to detail and technical accuracy.

• Outstanding organizational and technical competencies.

• Effective interpersonal and multitasking skills.

• Product launch experience is essential.

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

• Proficiency in Visio.

• Experience within the fire protection industry.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,000 – 150,000 (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