Bachelor's 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 for 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%
Responsibilities
Manage medium to high-priority data center projects, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality objectives are met
Apply PMI-based project management principles across various project aspects
Serve as the primary point of contact for project status and issue resolution
Maintain full financial accountability, including forecasting and change order management
Conduct site inspections to ensure installations meet quality standards
Deliver responsive support to ensure timely resolution of customer concerns
Oversee vendor relationships to align with project goals and timelines
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Performance-based bonus plan
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive work environment
Potential for travel-related perks
Full Job Description
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. You'll be responsible for managing all aspects of project execution-from planning and financial oversight to customer satisfaction and quality assurance-ensuring 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
Bachelor's 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: $76,000- 139,000(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 https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland that produces automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings. It employs 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. As of 2019, it was listed as 389th in the Fortune Global 500; in 2020, it became ineligible for the list. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Originally called the Johnson Electric Service Company, it focused on automatic temperature regulation. In 1974, the company changed its name to Johnson Controls.
