.Software Project Manager page is loaded## Software Project Managerlocations: Cinisello Balsamo-Milano-Italytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: March 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: WD30261487**What you will do**The primary mission of this role is to reduce engineering e effort for BMS (Building Management Systems) projects, thereby strengthening overall competitiveness and enabling scalable growth. The Software Project Manager will lead key workstreams within the Lean Engineering Growth initiative, with a focus on enhancing products and tools that improve workflow efficiency for global field engineering teams during BAS deployments across Global Controls Engineering. This role will work closely with global teams responsible for developing products and tools, as well as with field engineering teams that use them. The selected candidate will oversee a global software team, ensuring the on-‑me delivery of high-quality products and tools that meet the requirements of EMEA field engineering.**How you will do it****Key Responsibilities Program & Workstream Leadership*** Lead and manage one of the four strategic workstreams under the Lean Engineering Growth initiative, focused on Controls Toolset Modernization* Coordinate an international group of engineers, SMEs, and stakeholders across multiple European countries* Ensure alignment between business goals, engineering capabilities, and project timelines**Workshops, Analysis & Requirements Definition*** Organize and facilitate workshops across Europe to analyze current workflows, identify gaps, and capture improvement opportunities* Document findings, prioritize enhancements, and translate them into clear, accountable requirements for engineering teams* Break down complex improvement areas into structured development ac‑vi‑es and feature specifications**Project Execution & Delivery*** Oversee the full lifecycle of tool enhancement projects, from requirement definition through development, testing, and deployment* Track progress against milestones, budgets, and KPIs, ensuring “on ‑me, on budget” delivery* Monitor development status, validate feature implementation, and ensure alignment with workshop outcomes and user expectations* Collaborate closely with engineering teams to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and maintain delivery momentum**Stakeholder Management & Communication*** Engage with Subject Master Experts (SMEs), engineering leaders, and regional stakeholders to gather feedback and validate tool improvements* Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and decisions to leadership and cross-functional teams* Manage expectations, negotiate priori‑es, and maintain strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder landscape. Continuous Improvement* Promote best practices in workflow optimization, tool usability, and engineering efficiency* Support the broader transformation agenda by identifying systemic issues and proposing scalable solutions.**What we look for*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field* Proven experience in software project management, ideally within engineering, automation, or building technologies* Strong understanding of software development processes, tool ecosystems, and workflow optimization* Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-country projects with diverse stakeholders* Excellent communication and facilitation skills, capable of leading workshops and driving consensus* Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities* Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)* Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus* Availability to travel across Europe as required.* Scrum Master (CSM/PSM), Product Owner (CSPO/PSPO), or SAFe Agilist for Agile delivery* Experience with BMS systems, Metasys tools, or engineering tool modernization initiatives* Ability to translate operational pain points into structured technical requirements* Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without direct authority* Comfortable working in fast-paced, transformation-driven environments.**Location: Cinisello Balsamo (Milan)** This position is based at the European Engineering Center. The role requires availability to travel across Europe for workshops, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination activities.**What we offer**Imagine a career that perpetually stretches your capabilities. From managing many of the world’s most iconic buildings to making products that help save lives, the breadth of our opportunities empowers you to chart your own path. We are a truly global company that embraces diversity, rewards hard work and inspires people to reach for more. In an environment that is constantly evolving, we will set the foundation for you to grow and chart a career path that is as unique as you are. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make an impact that people can feel. The world is waiting for you and so are we.We look forward to receive your application. Only candidates matching the requirements will be contacted. Follow us: on Jci.com, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter to learn more about our company and career opportunities.**Who we are**Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader, serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our 120,000 employees create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers win and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders, through strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth platforms.Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.
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