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Program Support Specialist

San Leandro, California
Full-time
Posted 3/4/2026
Direct Apply
Key Skills:
Eligibility Check & Verification
Applicant Intake & Interviews
Case Management & Documentation

Compensation

Salary Range

$105K - 145K a year

Responsibilities

You conduct eligibility assessments, case management, and workforce development services for diverse populations.

Requirements

You have experience in public service and IT deployment management but lack the required physical security, construction, and program management experience with 5+ years leadership in that domain.

Full Description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team 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 wellbeing. 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! What we offer Competitive salary and bonus plan Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime - 15 days of vacation first year Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities With outstanding resources Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy Check us Out: A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls: What you will do: The Program Support Specialist provides oversight and responsibility for management of the portfolio of projects executed and managed by JCI. They are responsible for providing regular project communications, both internally and externally, to appropriate stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Working under the direction of a Division Operations Manager, the Program Support Specialist provides a single point of contact to clients for resolution of assigned project and operational issues, and performs periodic project and program reviews, making recommendations for improvement and coordinating the implementation of those recommendations. Actively participates in sequencing projects, adjusting timelines, and modifying scope documents to achieve Program objectives. This position is fully remote, supporting client programs and field operations as needed. How you will do it: Understand client program objectives and align operational support activities to meet those objectives. Assist in the establishment of Program standards, policies, and processes, ensuring alignment across all individual projects. Facilitate communication with clients and internal JCI stakeholders. Regularly engage clients to maintain awareness of perceptions, needs, challenges, and potential business opportunities. Take ownership of maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Advocate for the client while providing counsel when program improvements require client-side changes. Strive to achieve trusted advisor status. Monitor and provide oversight of projects, regularly compiling and communicating information related to critical activities, resources, and timelines. Create executive-level dashboards to report overall Program Health. Partner with the Strategic Account Manager and Program Manager to actively contribute to regular performance reviews with key stakeholders. Act as liaison between clients, Sales, COEs, Field Delivery Teams, and Business Partners when reviewing or revising program elements. Adhere to and contribute to the program management plan. Initiate program projects and ensure adequate program support. Monitor program performance against plan and ensure benefits are identified, tracked, and realized. Assist in identifying program-level risks and manage mitigation efforts. Provide support, mentoring, and guidance to project managers. Report project status to program executives (regional director). Monitor and control project performance and operate within a controlled project environment (Playbook requirements). Develop and maintain a project scoreboard. What we look for: B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience performing functional program management in a complex physical security environment. Minimum of 5 years of physical security experience, including regular interaction with general contractors, property managers, and client stakeholders, with strong understanding of both installation and service operations. Strong leadership skills, including at least 3 years of experience managing professionals in a construction setting, with knowledge of permitting and union environments. Self-starter with the ability to evaluate processes and drive continuous improvement methodologies, including the execution of a formal quality assurance program. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to lead meetings representing both JCI and client physical security organizations. Technical expertise, including certification or exposure to enterprise-wide access control and video systems. Strong organizational skills with the ability to adjust labor efforts to fluctuating demands, and the ability to collaborate closely with sales and program leadership. Ability to create and lead QBR efforts and communicate effectively with regional and global client/JCI stakeholders to ensure best practices and consistency. Experience using project management portfolio tools or MS Project. Desired background in IT and engineering environments. Project management certification preferred; if not currently held, enrollment in a certification program will be required. HIRING SALARY RANGE: $105,000 to $145,000 (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. 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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us Johnson 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. Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings 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.

This job posting was last updated on 3/5/2026

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