Senior Program Manager

Johnson Controls

. Lead multiple concurrent Fire Detection New Product Introduction programs through the full product lifecycle .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeWestford • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading New Product Introduction programs within the fire protection and life safety sectors, with a strong focus on project management methodologies, budget management, and cross-functional team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance program management maturity through mentoring and process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

New Product Introduction (NPI) LeadershipAgile Project ManagementBudget Management and ForecastingCross-Functional Team CollaborationPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentRisk ManagementValue AnalysisValue EngineeringProgram PlanningStakeholder ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

InfluenceCollaborationMentoringCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft ExcelVisioJiraConfluencePower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Fire ProtectionLife SafetyManufacturing EnvironmentRegulated IndustriesProduct Development Process

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple concurrent Fire Detection New Product Introduction programs through the full product lifecycle
Balance scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk while ensuring compliance with Johnson Controls' Product Development Process
Drive alignment and execution across global cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Training
Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies
Manage project and departmental budgets, including planning, forecasting, tracking, and reporting
Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering initiatives to improve cost competitiveness, optimize designs, and maximize product value
Identify, escalate, and resolve program risks, issues, and dependencies
Communicate program status, key metrics, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders
Advance PMO effectiveness through mentoring, best-practice adoption, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
10+ years of experience leading electronic product development and NPI programs within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated success delivering complex software and hardware products
Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in global organizations
Experience managing budgets, forecasts, resource plans, risks, and portfolio reporting
Strong knowledge of Agile and traditional project management methodologies
Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel
Ability to drive execution through influence, collaboration, and effective stakeholder management
Track record of elevating program management maturity through mentoring, process improvement, best-practice implementation, and leadership
PMP Certification preferred
Proficiency in Visio, Jira, Confluence, and Power BI preferred
Experience within the fire protection, life safety, or highly regulated industries preferred
Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, or able to relocate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance
Competitive benefits package
Various relocation packages are available
Hybrid work environment with three days onsite and two days remote each week