IT Global Platform Manager

Johnson Controls is a world class employer where ingenuity and excellence are welcome. We are a global market leader in automotive experience, building efficiency and power solutions with over 140,000 employees in 125 countries. For over a century, Johnson Controls has been working to find new ways to improve the places where people live, work and travel, which in turn gives our employees the chance to change the world. At Johnson Controls, you’ll be challenged to innovate and encouraged to apply your talent and knowledge in an environment that values teamwork, integrity and diversity. Join us now! Your Ingenuity is welcome!

Located at our Corporate offices in Milwaukee, we are looking for an individual that will be responsible for strategic planning and guidance around defined technology platforms and programs in the Infrastructure environment. Goal of the team is to develop a long-term vision of platform technologies and solutions through collaboration with customers and internal teams. Additional expectations include bench marking performance of technology and services against internal and external sources, the development of a compelling communication plan; as well as consistent use of "Best Business Practices" for ongoing year over year platform improvement. The Platform Manager will be responsible for the deployment of new services and platforms, including the successful hand-off to the Global Service Delivery Team leads for ongoing service and support. Accountable for overall global program effectiveness. Reporting to the Platform Manager will be a small team of Project Managers.

  Identify key strategic business and functionality requirements from Business Units and regions of the world.Solicit input from outside industry experts on vision and direction.Team with strategic partners in defining solutions that meet business needs.Develop long term vision of platform technology's and solutions through collaboration with Architecture leadership.Develop global priorities and business plan objectives.Select appropriate technology for deployment and application.Define the implementation plans (timing, sequence, etc.) of technology road maps.Ensure sustainable market-leading commercial structure through rigorous supply base management.Gather benchmarking data on platform technology and service delivery models.Develop and communicate business value of global programs.Prepare appropriate communication materials to present to business and IT leaders: (Powerpoints, Wiki, Portal Page Content).Collaborate with Global Service Delivery Managers to ensure consistent deployment and best practice sharing.Chair and facilitate the Global Platform/Program Office.Collaborate with the Global Program Office to maintain and deliver the Service Catalogs, and Global Score Cards.Recommend Enterprise IT Policies.Provide mentoring and leadership for Global Project Managers, ensuring the viability and completeness of platform visions and strategies.

We are seeking a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or Computer Science discipline; a Master's degree is desirable.  With 10 to 15 years experience and 7 to 10 years of related experience managing groups, projects, strategic planning, technical services.  A strong background in Infrastructure services such as voice, data networking, client computing, collaboration and end user support services.  Along with strong project management skills.  A proven track record of managing platforms or services through all life-cycle phases in accordance with established directions and standards.  Outstanding technical and non-technical communication skills.  Proven ability to develop business cases for technology introductions.  Ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence in the group's knowledge of, and concerns for, business needs.  Ability to team with strategic providers in defining solutions that meet business needs.  Experience in working with global teams, projects and implementations.  Proficient in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Project).