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Johnson Controls, Inc.

Product Manager, Restaurant Fire Suppression Systems (Remote)

Johnson Controls, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Overview

Who we are: As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away.This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. What we offer

Competitive salary

Paid

vacation/holidays/sick

time

Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, pension, medical, dental, and vision care

- available day one

On the job/cross training opportunities

Encouraging and collaborative team environment

Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What will you do

The Product Manager is responsible for the performance of the Americas Restaurant Fire Suppression product portfolio. Major responsibilities include driving profitable revenue growth through robust product development initiatives, product life cycle plans, solution enhancements, sustaining and obsolescence activities. This individual will also oversee cost-out / value engineering initiatives and gather customer and market insights. Significant cross functional collaboration is required across the organization, including global sales, engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and other functions. This position reports to the Director of Product Management, will be based in North America, and work from either a JCI company office or remotely. How you will do it

Product Market Insight: Assesses the market, product trends & voice of customer information

Conducts sizing, segmentation and targeting criteria of markets

Conducts regular competitive & regulatory analysis on the product line

Product Strategy: Develops the product line strategy based on all relevant data and insights

Determines the value propositions of individual products in the product line

Defines global product positioning strategy and go to market criteria for commercial success

Communicates the strategy, value prop, and pricing guidelines and aligns with the greater organization

Development: Defines the product line roadmap substantiated by voice of the customer and competitor analytics

Develops new product concepts in existing and new markets / channels by following a multi-stage-gate process and by running multi-stakeholder development teams

Defines product requirements including cost, quality, and timing targets

Delivers detailed business cases for new products and enhancements

Defines strategy and roadmap for customer facing tools and growth programs

Lifecycle Management: Leads cross functional team through product lifecycle process including introductions, product line analysis, value assessment and SKU rationalization activities

Understands product portfolio at a global level (SKUs, pricing, profitability, sales by customer / channel, quality, warranty)

Analyze sales trends and communicate with end customers on market and product updates

Interface with end-users, sales, engineering, marketing, and operations

What we look for

Required: Four (4) year degree in business or engineering field

Minimum of 5+ years business experience, preferably with 4 years in a product management role

Product management of

Industrial hard goods (B2B)

and product development in a phased-gate process experience

Comfort and experience in interacting with external customers

Experience working in a matrix business structure and working collaboratively with multiple functions on joint programs

Excellent written & verbal English communication skills

Strong financial and general business acumen

Ability to travel 10-20% of time

Preferred: Previous experience within fire protection, fire service or infrastructure related industry

Prior experience in commercial kitchen appliance design and operation and/or corporate restaurant or hospitality management

MBA a plus

Proven ability to drive results via disciplined execution amidst organizational ambiguity

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $109,000 - 146,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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