Global Program Manager, Construction Programs
Glendale, WI - USA
Job Summary
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What we offer:
Competitive salaryand commission/bonus plan
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
What you will do:
The Global Program Manager Construction Programs provides program-level governance oversight and reporting for a portfolio of active construction projects across multiple regions. This role focuses on integrated scheduling financial governance risk management and executive-ready visibility rather than direct start-to-finish project execution. The ideal candidate delivers data-driven insights aligns cross-project activities and enables timely decision-making by executives and sponsors.
How you will do it:
Program governance and framework: establish and maintain the program management framework including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) work breakdown structure (WBS) change control risk and issue management and standardized reporting templates.
Integrated schedule management: own and continuously refine the IMS across all active projects; identify cross-project dependencies critical paths and milestones; maintain schedule integrity and provide cross-project schedule dashboards.
Portfolio risk and issue management: maintain a program-level risk/issue register develop mitigation plans track risk trends and escalate critical concerns to executives as needed.
Financial governance across the portfolio: consolidate budgets and baselines forecast as-built vs. forecasted spend perform cost-to-complete analyses apply Earned Value Management (EVM) at the program level manage procurement strategy and oversee major contract changes impacting multiple projects.
Reporting and analytics: design and deliver executive dashboards and cadence for monthly/quarterly program reviews; provide trend analysis variance explanations scenario planning and data-driven recommendations.
Stakeholder and governance management: coordinate with owners sponsors design teams construction managers general contractors subcontractors vendors regulators and internal leadership; facilitate governance forums and provide clear concise status updates.
Interface and integration management: ensure constructability alignment consistency of standards BIM coordination and alignment with commissioning and handover requirements across all sites.
Resource and PMO coordination: allocate program controls resources (scheduling cost risk reporting) across projects; monitor overall capacity; enable cross-project knowledge transfer and standard methodologies.
Quality safety and compliance oversight at the portfolio level: promote safety culture and regulatory compliance across sites; align QA/QC approaches and metrics.
Change management at the program level: evaluate scope changes that impact multiple projects; coordinate with design and procurement to quantify schedule and cost impacts; maintain cross-project change logs.
Benefits realization and handover readiness: ensure programs deliver intended operational readiness complete closeout documentation warranties and capture lessons learned for future programs.
What we look for:
Required
Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Architecture or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
8 years of construction project management experience; 5 years in program or portfolio oversight preferably with global or multi-region exposure.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Demonstrated experience governing multi-project capital programs with complex stakeholders and global considerations.
Proficiency in program controls and scheduling tools (Primavera P6 and/or MS Project) EVM risk management cost management and reporting.
Strong financial acumen: budgeting forecasting cost-to-complete analyses procurement strategy and change control at the program level.
Experience with BIM coordination design-build concepts and construction technology platforms (e.g. Procore PlanGrid Tableau/Power BI for dashboards).
Thorough knowledge of building codes safety regulations (OSHA) quality standards and regulatory permitting processes.
Excellent leadership communication negotiation and influencing skills; ability to operate effectively with executives and cross-functional teams across time zones.
Strong analytical mindset; ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and actions.
Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilities in a program-analytic context.
Resilient leader who can manage ambiguity drive accountability and influence across functions.
Collaborative with the ability to mentor and align diverse teams and interfaces.
Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of presenting to executives and non-technical stakeholders. -Strong problem-solving conflict resolution and decision-making aptitude.
Willingness to travel globally as program needs dictate (e.g. 2540%).
Preferred
LEED AP or other sustainability certifications; experience with energy-efficient or greenfield/retrofit projects.
PMI certifications and/or Program Management Professional (PgMP) or equivalent
Experience with modular/prefabricated construction and alternative delivery methods (design-build design-assist).
Industry sector experience in healthcare life sciences manufacturing or public sector programs.
Background in PMO setup governance and maturity improvement across multi-site programs.
The ideal candidate will work a hybrid schedule at at our Glendale WI office. We will consider U.S. based candidates located near a Johnson Controls office.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $8900 - $134000 (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity location and alignment with market data.) 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. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process please visit here.
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