Head of Projects
Johnson Controls
Lead project delivery, process improvement, and team performance for security solutions.
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Didcot, England, United Kingdom
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
What you would be doing
project planning
resource allocation
process development
bid support
team management
client meetings
- Set clear objectives for individual Project Managers. Identify training needs and opportunities.
- Liaise with the GM to ensure future resource plans are created and maintained.
- Attend Client meetings as necessary.
- Create robust project management and review processes and implement these across the business.
- Provide planning and organisational expertise as required on projects throughout the business.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of multiple projects to ensure projects are delivered on time and in budget.
- Liaise with the General Manager to ensure work is neither overlooked nor duplicated and to ensure the overall direction and integrity of the project(s).
- Ensure projects are planned in conjunction with the Key Accounts team and agree plans to ensure project(s) are realistic and progress can satisfactorily be monitored.
- Ensure the handover between Key Accounts and Projects is documented effectively.
- Support bid, tender and other opportunities within the business as necessary.
- Liaise with the other Key Accounts, operational, and engineering teams to provide cross support of resources and technical input.
- Manage and motivate a number of Project Managers and project teams including sub-contractors to achieve project objectives.
- Ensure project plans and resource allocation schedules are created and maintained.
- Perform post project review analysis.
- Builds lasting working relationships and shows consideration for colleagues.
- Ensure client information, project files etc. are fully under control and updated.
- Ensure the handover between Projects and Service departments is documented effectively.
What you bring
process mapping
prince2
ms project
sc clearance
interpersonal
team building
- Experience of process mapping and process improvement methodologies.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience of project management methodologies and tools such as Prince2 and MS Project.
- A facilitative management style and experience in team building, motivation, objective setting and performance management.
- Maintains a positive attitude and convey this to others.
- Able to take responsibility for finding solutions.
- SC Security clearance required.
- Able to work with customers, staff and sub-contractors at all levels.
- Prepared to adjust and be versatile to situations encountered.
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Interview process
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Security clearance- sc security clearance required.
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.
- N/A – Johnson Controls does not publish an official list of culture or values under standardized headings on its public website or LinkedIn.
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.
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.
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