Basis of Design Manager, Controls, EMEA

Job description

Do you enjoy influencing projects before they become tenders? Are you motivated by shaping design decisions early and seeing that influence translate into real commercial impact? As Basis of Design (BoD) Leader – EMEA, you will shape project specifications at the earliest design stage and ensure Johnson Controls solutions are embedded as the preferred standard across HVAC, Fire, Security, and Building Management Systems. This is a newly created regional role, offering a unique opportunity to build, shape, and later lead a BoD engineering team, while acting as the key link between consultants, design engineers, and commercial teams to convert early technical influence into a strong, sustainable pipeline across EMEA. What You Will Lead: Specification Influence & Early Engagement: - Shape project specifications at the Basis of Design (BoD) stage - Engage consultants and engineering firms to drive spec‑in strategies across HVAC, Fire, Security, and BMS Team & Capability Building: - Build and lead a regional BoD engineering team - Establish standard work, playbooks, and best practices - Position the team as trusted technical advisors Consultant & Ecosystem Strategy: - Map and prioritise...