Product Management Leader, Water & Mechanical Fire Suppression Systems

Johnson Controls

The Role

Overview

Lead global product portfolio growth & team for water/mechanical fire suppression

Key Responsibilities

  • product strategy
  • roadmap prioritization
  • revenue reporting
  • market analysis
  • product development
  • team coaching

Tasks

-Set and monitor broad goals that support the organizational strategy -Develop the overarching global product portfolio strategy based on market data and customer insights -Lead cross functional teams through product lifecycle process including innovative introductions, product line analysis, value assessments, and SKU rationalization activities -Prioritize product line roadmap investments and resources -Accountable for measuring and reporting product revenue and margin -Champion product management excellence throughout the organization -Communicate the strategy and gains alignment with the greater organization -Confirm the product requirements including cost, quality, and timing targets are clear -Review detailed business cases for new products and projects -Analyze sales trends per market and communicate with sales and end customers on market and product updates -Create development and growth plans for each team member -Coach the product teams through the multi-stage-gate product development process -Champion the development of product roadmaps to drive accretive growth opportunities -Coach and provide actionable feedback as part of talent and career development. -Assess the market, competitive trends, & voice of customer information -Ensure the value propositions and product positioning address customer needs

Requirements

  • product development
  • p&l
  • mba
  • bachelor's degree
  • leadership
  • english communication

What You Bring

-Product development success in a phased-gate process -Excellent written & verbal English communication skills -Comfort and experience in interacting with global external customers -Strong P&L and financial experience -People leadership and individual team member development, minimum of 4 years -MBA a plus -Experience working in a matrix business structure and working collaboratively with multiple functions on joint programs -Understand product portfolio at a global / regional level (SKUs, pricing, profitability, sales by customer / channel, quality, warranty) -Proven ability to drive results via disciplined execution amidst organizational ambiguity -Four (4) year degree in business, marketing, or an engineering field -Multiple languages skills -Previous experience within a fire protection or chemical industry -Experience in driving strategy development and tactical execution -Ability to travel 20% of time. -Minimum of 7-10 years business experience, preferably with three to five years in product development role (for hard goods)

The Company

About Johnson Controls

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Security

Safety

Fire Detection

HVAC

Controls

Smart Buildings

Sustainability

Operations

Maintenance

Repairs

System Modernisation

Carbon Reduction

Data Analytics

Facility Management