General Manager at Johnson Controls in Manchester, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

strategy execution

financial management

contract management

team leadership

service delivery

operational excellence

Strategic oversight: Develop and execute regional strategies to grow install and service revenue, improve efficiency, and enhance customer experience.
Financial leadership: Own the P&L, budgeting, and forecasting for your region, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded.
Contract ownership: Oversee complex service contracts, ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and driving successful renewals.
Lead from the front: Provide hands-on leadership to large, multi-disciplinary field teams (Fire & Security, Building Automation), ensuring high performance and accountability.
Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with sales, operations, and engineering to deliver seamless, integrated solutions.
Continuous improvement: Champion innovation and smarter ways of working, leveraging data and feedback to refine service delivery.
Customer-centric delivery: Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring consistent service quality and responsiveness to evolving needs.
Drive operational excellence: Manage high-volume service and installation activities, optimizing workflows, resource allocation, and technician productivity.

Requirements

service contracts

field teams

communication

operations

strategic thinking

building systems

Experience managing complex service contracts and performance metrics.
Proven success managing large field teams in installation and service environments, ideally in high-volume, multi-site operations.
Confident communicator and negotiator who builds trust quickly with internal teams and external clients.
Strong operational mindset with a hands-on approach to leadership and problem-solving.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into actionable plans.
Deep understanding of building systems and integrated technologies.

Benefits

Access to cutting-edge technologies in Fire & Security, Building Automation, and integrated solutions.
Career development opportunities within a global organization operating in over 150 countries.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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.

Articles

Media Contact

Privacy and Trust Center

Investor & Media Contacts (SEC filing)

Role

Description

strategy execution

financial management

contract management

team leadership

service delivery

operational excellence

Strategic oversight: Develop and execute regional strategies to grow install and service revenue, improve efficiency, and enhance customer experience.
Financial leadership: Own the P&L, budgeting, and forecasting for your region, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded.
Contract ownership: Oversee complex service contracts, ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and driving successful renewals.
Lead from the front: Provide hands-on leadership to large, multi-disciplinary field teams (Fire & Security, Building Automation), ensuring high performance and accountability.
Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with sales, operations, and engineering to deliver seamless, integrated solutions.
Continuous improvement: Champion innovation and smarter ways of working, leveraging data and feedback to refine service delivery.
Customer-centric delivery: Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring consistent service quality and responsiveness to evolving needs.
Drive operational excellence: Manage high-volume service and installation activities, optimizing workflows, resource allocation, and technician productivity.

Requirements

service contracts

field teams

communication

operations

strategic thinking

building systems

Experience managing complex service contracts and performance metrics.
Proven success managing large field teams in installation and service environments, ideally in high-volume, multi-site operations.
Confident communicator and negotiator who builds trust quickly with internal teams and external clients.
Strong operational mindset with a hands-on approach to leadership and problem-solving.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into actionable plans.
Deep understanding of building systems and integrated technologies.

Benefits

Access to cutting-edge technologies in Fire & Security, Building Automation, and integrated solutions.
Career development opportunities within a global organization operating in over 150 countries.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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.

Articles

Media Contact

Privacy and Trust Center

Investor & Media Contacts (SEC filing)