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Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results, and help move society forward.\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive salary\nPaid vacation, holidays, and sick time\nComprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care\nOn-the-job and cross-training opportunities\nEncouraging and collaborative team environment\nDedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy\nWhat You Will Do\nJohnson Controls is seeking a Product AI Manager to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of AI-enabled products and solutions that drive business value across the enterprise.\nIn this role, you will partner with business leaders, product teams, data scientists, and software engineers to identify high-impact opportunities for artificial intelligence and translate them into scalable solutions. You will own the AI product roadmap, prioritize investments, and ensure successful execution from concept through deployment and adoption.\nAs a Product AI Manager, you will:\nDefine and execute the strategic vision for Johnson Controls' AI product portfolio.\nIdentify and prioritize AI opportunities that support business objectives and customer outcomes.\nDevelop and manage AI product roadmaps aligned with enterprise priorities.\nLead the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation through deployment and continuous improvement.\nPartner with business stakeholders to translate challenges and opportunities into AI-powered solutions.\nCollaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and analytics teams to deliver scalable products.\nEvaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend innovative solutions that create business value.\nDevelop business cases, investment recommendations, and success metrics for AI initiatives.\nDrive adoption and measurable business outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and change management.\nLead cross-functional teams while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.\nHow You Will Do It\nAI Product Strategy & Roadmap Management\nDefine the vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for AI products and capabilities.\nEstablish portfolio priorities based on business value, customer needs, feasibility, and return on investment.\nDevelop business cases outlining expected benefits, risks, resource requirements, and implementation approaches.\nEvaluate industry trends, competitive intelligence, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.\nCreate measurable KPIs and success metrics to assess product performance and business impact.\nProduct Delivery & Execution\nLead AI product initiatives from concept through launch and post-deployment optimization.\nTranslate business requirements into product features, user stories, and prioritized backlogs.\nPartner with engineering and data science teams to ensure successful delivery against roadmap commitments.\nManage project milestones, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.\nMonitor product adoption and performance to identify enhancement opportunities and drive continuous improvement.\nBusiness Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement\nCollaborate with business leaders to identify high-impact use cases and strategic opportunities for AI.\nFacilitate discovery workshops and stakeholder sessions to gather requirements and validate opportunities.\nServe as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders on AI strategy and investment decisions.\nBuild alignment across executive leadership, product teams, and technical stakeholders.\nPresent recommendations, roadmaps, business cases, and performance updates to senior leadership.\nAI Solution Leadership\nPartner with technical teams to evaluate AI platforms, models, tools, and solution architectures.\nProvide guidance on technology selection, implementation approaches, scalability, and governance.\nSupport build-versus-buy evaluations and vendor selection processes.\nPromote responsible AI principles, security standards, and model governance practices.\nEnsure AI initiatives align with enterprise technology strategies and business objectives.\nLeadership & Collaboration\nLead and influence cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders.\nFoster collaboration across functions to ensure successful delivery and adoption of AI solutions.\nMentor team members and promote best practices in product management, agile methodologies, and AI innovation.\nDrive accountability for key deliverables, milestones, and business outcomes.\nChampion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-focused problem solving.\nQualifications & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\n8+ years of experience in product management, software development, technology strategy, digital transformation, or related disciplines.\nExperience defining product strategies and translating them into successful business outcomes.\nExperience leading enterprise-scale initiatives involving both business and technical stakeholders.\nDemonstrated ability to drive product vision, prioritization, and execution within a complex organization.\nExperience working in Agile product development environments.\nAI & Technical Expertise\nKnowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, and emerging AI technologies.\nExperience evaluating and implementing AI-enabled solutions to solve business challenges.\nFamiliarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.\nUnderstanding of enterprise data ecosystems, analytics platforms, and modern software development practices.\nKnowledge of AI governance, responsible AI principles, and model lifecycle management.\nExperience partnering with engineering and data science teams to deliver production-ready solutions.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.\nExperience managing AI, analytics, digital, or software product portfolios.\nExperience working with generative AI technologies, AI agents, agentic workflows, or enterprise AI platforms.\nExperience building business cases and measuring return on investment for technology initiatives.\nKnowledge of enterprise platforms, data infrastructure, and cloud-native architectures.\nExperience operating within large, global organizations undergoing digital transformation.\nSoft Skills\nStrong communication and executive presentation skills.\nExcellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.\nAbility to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.\nStrong collaboration and relationship-building skills.\nAbility to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.\nPassion for innovation and leveraging emerging technologies to create business value.\nAdditional Information\nWork Location & Arrangement: Glendale, WI or Dallas, TX (Hybrid: 3 days in office)\nTravel: Up to 15% domestic travel may be required.\nSponsorship: Johnson Controls will not sponsor applicants for work visas or provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.\nRelocation: No relocation assistance\nHIRING SALARY RANGE: $112,000 - $145,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. 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\nJohnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visitEEO is the Law. 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