Global Customer Operations Director, Data Center Solutions
Johnson Controls
Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
Leads global service & parts ops, drives transformation for Data Center Solutions.
12 days ago ago
$141,000 - $188,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Milwaukee, WI
Onsite
Company Size
94,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Climate Control
HVAC
Facility Management
Fire Alarm and Suppression
Security Equipment
Building Systems
Engineering
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Commercial
Residential
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Security
Safety
Role
Description
project leadership
stakeholder management
strategy design
deliverable oversight
relationship building
Support and/or lead ad hoc project teams, as required
Cultivate meaningful relationships with key stakeholder groups to enable excellence through transformed ways of working.
Advise business leaders on proactively managing stakeholders, including anticipating and mitigating risks and issues, navigating stakeholder interests/conflicts and prioritization, and facilitating alignment.
Design, develop and implement transformation strategies and practices that will enable measurable commercial and operational success
Hold team members / Initiative Owners accountable for their deliverables in accordance to requirements and verifying completion of each deliverable
Requirements
leadership
collaboration tools
digital platforms
project management
master’s degree
10 years
Successful leadership of JCI Service and/or Parts operations and ability to develop and implement lasting change
Experienced leadership influencer who builds strong relationships across the business and with cross-functional partners
Worked with, or within, key corporate functions such as transformation, operations in a large corporation.
Demonstrated leadership of transformation initiatives working with key leaders in large, matrix management organizations
Experience of collaboration tools and digital platforms
Demonstrated organizational skills, including project planning, project management and team building
Experience with a wide variety of structured problem-solving processes and reporting tools
Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information and navigating ambiguity and uncertainty
Ability to think strategically and adapt quickly to new environment and demands
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with ability to create and communicate compelling messages to various stakeholders
Enjoy collaborating, building skills, and succeeding in a fast-paced environment
Strategic business leader who deeply understands driving organization culture shifts to have a multiplier impact on people and business outcomes
Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject area
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships, manage stakeholders, and manage conflict at all levels of a global enterprise
Understand overall Johnson Controls Strategy and business unit/functional-unique priorities to ensure alignment and linkage between transformation and key strategic initiatives
Ability to engage globally, understand and work effectively in a culturally diverse organization
Highly disciplined and accountable doer with a strong bias towards action
Candidate must be well organized and capable of managing numerous competing priorities
Ability to operate in a matrix organization and manage team members by influence
BA / BS plus at least 10 years successful experience in business, transformation, organizational design or culture change management and stakeholder / community engagement, or related field or comparable experience
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1885
Year Founded
Pioneered the electric thermostat and launched the building controls industry.
2016
Year of Merger
Merged with Tyco International, expanding into fire protection and security.
$26.8B
Annual Revenue
Generates revenue across four global business segments.
Record Backlog
Project Demand
Maintains a strong backlog of digital and infrastructure projects.
Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry.
Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation.
Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform.
Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services.
Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.
Culture + Values
N/A – Johnson Controls does not publish an official list of culture or values under standardized headings on its public website or LinkedIn.
Environment + Sustainability
43.8% reduction
Emissions reduction
Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 43.8% since 2017 toward a 55% target by 2030.
56% reduction
GHG intensity
Achieved a 56% reduction in GHG intensity since 2017.
56% renewables
Global electricity
56% of global electricity was matched by renewables in 2024.
25% sites landfill-free
Manufacturing sites
23 manufacturing sites (25%) achieved zero-landfill in 2024.
Inclusion & Diversity
Double women leaders by 2026
Global Leadership Diversity Target
Aim to double women leaders globally and minority leaders in the U.S. within five years, initiative launched in 2021.
>100k global workforce
Community Volunteering Impact
Engaged global workforce of over 100,000 across 150+ countries, contributing over 61,000 volunteer hours in 2023.
Includes diversity targets in senior leaders’ performance metrics tied to compensation.
Partnerships with HBCUs to develop next-gen sustainable building leaders through scholarships and education initiatives.
Increased spend with women- and minority-owned businesses as part of supplier sustainability and inclusion goals.