Lead Program Manager

Wuxi - China

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What you will do:

Johnson Controls is seeking a strategic and experienced Program Manager to lead a team of Program Managers within the Chiller business unit which develops innovative products for the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) market. This role is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of complex cross-functional programs and for managing a high-performing team. The Lead Program Manager will also serve as the local champion for Johnson Controls Rapid Closed Loop Process (RCLP)our phase-gate product development frameworkdriving adoption continuous improvement and organizational alignment with this critical methodology. This role will be based in the Johnson Controls China Wuxi Center and will report to the Director of Program Management for the HVACR business.

How you will do it:

Team Leadership & People Management

Directly manage a team of five Program Managers providing leadership coaching and performance management

Lead all aspects of people development including hiring onboarding goal setting development planning and career progression

Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement

Program Oversight & Execution

Provide strategic oversight for the planning execution and delivery of key programs within the Chiller product portfolio

Lead or support large strategic programs or initiatives as needed ensuring alignment with global business priorities and cross-regional collaboration

Ensure alignment of program objectives with business goals and stakeholder expectations

Monitor program performance manage risks and implement mitigation strategies

Promote the use of standardized tools templates and methodologies to ensure consistency and quality

Process Leadership and Operational Excellence

Act as the local champion for the Rapid Closed Loop Process (RCLP) Johnson Controls phase-gate product development framework

Coach and train team members and cross-functional stakeholders on effective RCLP implementation

Lead local initiatives to improve RCLP adoption maturity and effectiveness

Develop and share best practices tools and templates to support consistent application of the process

Promote program management excellence through continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure compliance with internal policies standards and regulatory requirements

Contribute to strategic planning and organizational development efforts

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate closely with the Director of Program Management to ensure alignment with global program strategies and priorities

Serve as a key liaison between local teams and regional/global leadership

Communicate program status risks and opportunities clearly and effectively

What we look for:

Required

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or related field

Typically requires 8 years of experience in project or program management. Candidates with less than the minimum experience in project/program management may also be considered if they possess strong leadership capabilities through prior experiences leading teams cross-functional initiatives or complex projects in other functional management roles

Strong knowledge of and first-hand experience with phase-gate product development processes

Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive process improvement

Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills

Knowledge of and ability to situationally leverage appropriate project management methodologies (Predictive Agile)

Skilled in using project management planning tools (such as Microsoft Project) and the Microsoft O365 software suite

Willingness and ability to travel (within China and the United States) as necessary

Fluency in English

Preferred

Masters degree (e.g. MBA or a related advanced degree)

Project management certification (e.g. PMP)

Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams

Prior experience in the HVAC industry particularly in chiller or related product development

Required Experience:

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What you will do:Johnson Controls is seeking a strategic and experienced Program Manager to lead a team of Program Managers within the Chiller business unit which develops innovative products for the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) market. This role is responsible for overseeing the ...