Project Manager (onsite)

Project Manager, Chiller Product Business Unit

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.

Join Johnson Controls and play a key role in shaping the future of innovative chiller technologies. As a Project Manager within our Chiller 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.

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
• 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)

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.