Director – HVACR Global Product Strategy

Overview

Supporting the HVACR Business within Johnson Controls’ Global Products and Solutions organization, your mission will be to support the development of Johnson Controls'' HVACR growth strategy, working closely with both the Global Enterprise Strategy team and Business Unit leadership. This role will identify emerging technology trends, define market entry strategies, and lead strategic initiatives including M&A.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Market Intelligence: Conduct comprehensive market analytics on infrastructure trends, technology shifts, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic priorities and identify highest-value growth opportunities.
• Support Portfolio and Product Strategy: Partner with business units and innovation teams to define strategic roadmaps, prioritize investments, and align product development with market requirements and emerging customer needs.
• Support M&A and Partnership Roadmap: Source and evaluate acquisition targets and strategic partnerships through market research, competitive analysis, and strategic fit assessment.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Lead development of the long‑term strategic plan and define new and refine existing strategic initiatives, ensuring all initiatives have a clear roadmap for execution, including rationale, scope, business cases, budget, schedule, and resources.
• Program Management and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and implement a global PMO as needed, deliver regular communication of progress for Board of Directors and senior leadership reviews, and cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate communication and manage expectations.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior program managers and team members, fostering professional development and enhancing program management capabilities within the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of strategic development experience, including at least 2–3 years in a top‑tier strategy consulting firm.
• Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations in a strategy consulting environment.
• Proven ability to deliver concrete outcomes in program or project settings, especially where success relies on influencing stakeholders beyond formal reporting lines.
• Proven skills in teamwork, project management, and business acumen.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be self‑motivated.
• Skilled at setting priorities and navigating trade‑offs in analytically rigorous, fast‑paced environments, with a strong sense of urgency and limited oversight.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to tackling challenges, with a hands‑on problem‑solving mindset.
• Strong command of English communication, with a focus on content development rather than process facilitation.
• Open‑minded and intellectually curious, with a drive to explore new ideas, learn quickly, and adapt in dynamic contexts.
• Positive, can‑do attitude with keen attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Background in management consulting.
• Experience in the Building Technologies line of Business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care.
• On‑the‑job/cross training opportunities.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.