Product Manager, Competitive Intelligence

Who We Are :

Johnson Controls is the global leader for smart healthy and sustainable buildings. At Johnson Controls weve 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 worlds 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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What you will do

We are seeking a dedicated Competitive Intelligence Manager to establish and lead a structured approach to competitive analysis within Johnson Controls Building Automation Systems (BAS) & Controls organization. This role will transform competitive intelligence from an ad-hoc activity into a core capability enabling product managers and leadership to make informed strategic decisions. The position combines qualitative market insights and quantitative product benchmarking to ensure our offerings are clearly differentiated and positioned for success.

How you will do it

Competitive Intelligence Program Development : Build and implement a playbook for competitive analysis establishing standards and processes that become part of the PM organizations SOPs.

Qualitative Analysis : Monitor industry news competitor strategies and market trends to identify emerging threats and opportunities. Maintain a comprehensive view of competitor positioning and strategic moves.

Quantitative Benchmarking : Conduct time-based studies comparing JCI products against competitor systems focusing on feature differentiation and performance metrics. Provide actionable insights to validate product roadmaps and feature prioritization.

Reporting & Communication : Deliver regular intelligence reports and dashboards to product management and leadership teams. Present findings in clear compelling formats that inform strategic planning and go-to-market decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with product managers marketing and sales to integrate competitive insights into product development and commercial strategies.

What we look for

Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Engineering or related field.

5 years in competitive intelligence market research or product strategy roles; experience in building automation or related industries preferred.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

Proficiency in competitive intelligence tools data visualization platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior stakeholders.

Preferred :

Experience creating competitive intelligence frameworks or playbooks.

MBA or Advanced degree.

Familiarity with benchmarking methodologies and quantitative analysis techniques.

Ability to work independently and drive initiatives in a matrixed organization.

HIRING SALARY RANGE : $112000 - $150000. Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity 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 Employee Benefits tab on our main careers page at 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 visit EEO is the Law . If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process please visit here.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Time Management,Data Analytics,Analytical,Agile,Requirement Gathering,Strategic thinking,Visio,Communication,Problem Solving,Market Research,UML,Cross Functional Teams

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 112000 - 150000