Outsourcing Project Lead

We are seeking an experienced Outsourcing Project Lead to drive the successful execution of strategic outsourcing initiatives across our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for leading cross-functional projects that transition products, processes, and manufacturing activities to external suppliers while ensuring business continuity, customer service, quality, and financial objectives are achieved.

Working closely with Procurement, Category Management, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain teams, you will serve as the primary leader coordinating all activities required to successfully launch and stabilize outsourced production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead outsourcing projects from approval through launch and stabilization.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful production transfers.
• Drive launch readiness activities and monitor project execution performance.
• Manage inventory transition plans, capacity planning, and supply continuity activities.
• Coordinate quality, engineering, manufacturing, and operational readiness requirements.
• Track project performance, financial benefits, and business case realization.
• Identify and resolve execution risks impacting cost, quality, delivery, or customer commitments.
• Communicate project status and key milestones to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support continuous improvement of outsourcing and project management processes.

Qualifications

• Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, operations, engineering, or project management.
• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional projects.
• Experience with manufacturing transfers, outsourcing initiatives, supplier transitions, or operational transformation programs.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• APICS, ASCM, SCMP, CPSM, or similar professional designation.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supplier networks.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, product launches, and manufacturing transfer processes.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.

What Success Looks Like

• Outsourcing projects delivered on time and within scope.
• Smooth production transitions with minimal business disruption.
• Achievement of cost savings and operational improvement targets.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Successful launch and stabilization of outsourced manufacturing operations.

If you are a results-oriented project leader with a passion for operational execution, supply chain transformation, and delivering complex initiatives, we'd like to hear from you.

SALARY RANGE: $95,000 - $131,000 (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’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.