Security Field Project Manager, Data Centers

About us

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.

What you will do

As a Field Project Manager for Data Center Security Systems you will lead high-impact projects focused on the installation and integration of complex security technologies within mission-critical environments. Youll be responsible for managing all aspects of project executionfrom planning and financial oversight to customer satisfaction and quality assuranceensuring successful delivery across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.

How you will do it

• Project Leadership: Manage medium to high-priority data center projects ensuring scope schedule cost safety and quality objectives are met.
• Methodology Execution: Apply PMI-based project management principles across integration scope time cost quality HR communications risk and procurement.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for project status coordination and issue resolution across internal teams customers and subcontractors.
• Financial Oversight: Maintain full financial accountability including forecasting procurement change order management and adherence to AIA standards.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct site inspections and ensure installations meet Johnson Controls quality standards and customer expectations.
• Customer Engagement: Deliver responsive and professional support ensuring timely resolution of customer concerns and maintaining high satisfaction levels.
• Vendor Management: Oversee vendor relationships and ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.

What we look for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree associate degree or equivalent experience (minimum 5 years)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the security industry
• Extensive background working with Microsoft Project.
• Strong technical aptitude with ability to guide system programming and integration
• Proven experience managing project financials procurement and change orders
• Ability to lead in a matrixed environment and manage multiple stakeholders
• Willingness to travel up to 80%

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience installing complex data center security systems
• Experience with software programming and IT systems integration
• Familiarity with platforms such as Genetec Software House VideoEdge Exacq Brivo DMP FireLite Kantech Milestone
• Certifications: CSPM PMP OSHA 30

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76000- 139000(Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual group and corporate performance. 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

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