CTO / VP, Technology & Innovation - Data Centers (REMOTE)

Who We Are:

Johnson Controls is the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings.

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 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. We’re helping to create a healthy planet with solutions that decrease energy use, reduce waste and make carbon neutrality a reality.

Sustainability is a top priority for our company. We committed to invest 75 percent of new product development R&D in climate-related innovation to develop sustainable products and services. We take sustainability seriously. Achieving net zero carbon emissions before 2040 is just one of our commitments to making the world a better place.

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***This role is remote within the U.S., with a preference for candidates in Eastern or Central Time Zones.***

Role Overview:

We’re seeking an innovative CTO / VP of Technology & Innovation to lead the technology strategy for our Global Data Center Solutions. This pivotal role will shape our technology vision, overseeing product and solution innovation, architecture, and operational excellence. The CTO will play a vital role in driving sustainable growth and positioning us as a leader in data center technology. This role requires deep expertise in the data center industry and will be responsible for defining the technology roadmap to meet current and future market demands. With a focus on architecture oversight, product and solution innovation, and manufacturing optimization, the CTO will drive cross-functional collaboration and position Johnson Controls as a technology leader in the data center space, enabling sustainable growth and customer success.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Innovation: Develop and execute our tech strategy, focusing on cutting-edge advancements in AI, IoT, cloud, and high-performance computing.

• Architect Solutions: Ensure our data center solutions deliver on performance, scalability, and reliability, …