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Who we are:
Johnson Controls is 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!
As part of Johnson Controls, you will help define how next-generation data centers are cooled. Stack Forging Thermal Solution’s direct liquid cooling products enable high-performance, low-pressure-drop liquid cooling architectures that support the rapid rise of AI and high-density compute.
What we offer
- Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives tied to strategic account growth.
- Comprehensive benefits including 401K, medical, dental, and vision starting day one.
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave provided.
- Direct exposure to emerging AI infrastructure programs and next-generation cooling platforms.
- Opportunity to shape commercialization of Stack Forging Thermal Solutions’s Stack Forging technology within Johnson Controls’ global footprint.
What you will do
Market Development Leadership: Own and expand Stack Forging Thermal Solution’s presence in direct liquid cooling across hyperscalers, chip/semiconductor companies, and server OEMs. Focus on large-scale AI and HPC deployments.
Strategic Account Growth: Build and lead executive relationships. Position Stack Forging Thermal Solutions as a primary thermal partner for next-generation platforms, including CPUs, GPUs, other ASICs, and peripheral systems.
Technology Positioning: Translate Stack Forging Thermal Solutions’s Stack Forging microgeometry architecture into clear customer value. Emphasize lower pressure drop, higher thermal efficiency, and system-level gains such as improved PUE and rack density.
DLC System Expansion: Drive adoption beyond GPUs into full 100% DLC architectures, including peripherals such as VRMs, DIMMs, NICs, and storage. Position Stack Forging Thermal Solutions as a platform solution, not a component vendor.
Program Origination: Working with the Technical Sales team, Identify and secure early-stage design wins. Influence platform specifications and reference designs with OEM and hyperscale partners.
Cross-Functional Execution: Work closely with engineering, product, and JCI teams to align cold plates, CDUs, and facility-level systems into a unified thermal solution.
Commercial Structuring: Lead complex deal structures including MSAs, long-term supply agreements, and co-development programs tied to production scale.
How you will do it
Drive DLC Adoption: Persuasively sell Alloy’s Direct Liquid Cooling portfolio focusing on ROI, energy efficiency, and power density.
Strategic Relationship Management: Act as a trusted advisor to executive and technical stakeholders, anticipating their needs as they transition to Direct Liquid Cooling.
Link Performance to Business Outcomes: Tie Stack Forging Thermal Solutions’s products to measurable gains: reduced pumping power, improved thermal margins, higher compute density, and lower total cost of ownership.
Market Leadership: Deeply understand the evolving data center landscape, specifically the cooling requirements for AI and high-performance computing (HPC).
Internal Collaboration: Partner with JCI Cross-Domain Strategic Account Managers and the Technical sales team to integrate our DLC solutions into broader, complex facility infrastructure deals.
Pipeline Excellence: Utilize Salesforce to manage complex, long-cycle sales stages, ensuring accurate forecasting and momentum.
Team Leadership: Lead the opportunity team, coordinating between Technical Sales, Solutions engineering, JCI operations, and external partners to ensure seamless solution delivery.
What we look for
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or related technical field.
- 10+ years in business development, technical sales, or strategic account management.
- Experience scaling products from R&D-to-production in hardware or infrastructure environments.
- Experience engaging with hyperscalers, OEMs, or silicon providers.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both engineers and executives.
Preferred
- Master’s degree.
- Experience within data center infrastructure, semiconductors, or thermal systems and/or direct experience with liquid cooling, including cold plates, CDUs, or immersion systems.
- Familiarity with AI and HPC infrastructure trends, including rising TDP and rack density constraints.
- Proven understanding of Thermal Management or HVAC systems; specific exposure to liquid cooling technologies is highly preferred.
- Existing relationships within hyperscalers, server OEMs, or chip manufacturers.
Why Johnson Controls?
Johnson Controls’ Stack Forging Thermal Solutions redefines liquid cooling design. By enabling complex internal geometries not possible with traditional manufacturing, this Johnson Controls’ division delivers:
- Lower pressure drop at higher flow rates
- Increased thermal performance at the chip level
- Scalable architectures for full-rack and system cooling
This role provides the opportunity to move the High Performance Compute and Cloud industry from air and partial liquid cooling to fully liquid-cooled data centers, unlocking the next generation of compute performance.
SALARY RANGE: $125,000 - $190,000 (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.
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!
Who we are:
Johnson Controls is 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!
As part of Johnson Controls, you will help define how next-generation data centers are cooled. Stack Forging Thermal Solution’s direct liquid cooling products enable high-performance, low-pressure-drop liquid cooling architectures that support the rapid rise of AI and high-density compute.
What we offer
- Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives tied to strategic account growth.
- Comprehensive benefits including 401K, medical, dental, and vision starting day one.
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave provided.
- Direct exposure to emerging AI infrastructure programs and next-generation cooling platforms.
- Opportunity to shape commercialization of Stack Forging Thermal Solutions’s Stack Forging technology within Johnson Controls’ global footprint.
What you will do
Market Development Leadership: Own and expand Stack Forging Thermal Solution’s presence in direct liquid cooling across hyperscalers, chip/semiconductor companies, and server OEMs. Focus on large-scale AI and HPC deployments.
Strategic Account Growth: Build and lead executive relationships. Position Stack Forging Thermal Solutions as a primary thermal partner for next-generation platforms, including CPUs, GPUs, other ASICs, and peripheral systems.
Technology Positioning: Translate Stack Forging Thermal Solutions’s Stack Forging microgeometry architecture into clear customer value. Emphasize lower pressure drop, higher thermal efficiency, and system-level gains such as improved PUE and rack density.
DLC System Expansion: Drive adoption beyond GPUs into full 100% DLC architectures, including peripherals such as VRMs, DIMMs, NICs, and storage. Position Stack Forging Thermal Solutions as a platform solution, not a component vendor.
Program Origination: Working with the Technical Sales team, Identify and secure early-stage design wins. Influence platform specifications and reference designs with OEM and hyperscale partners.
Cross-Functional Execution: Work closely with engineering, product, and JCI teams to align cold plates, CDUs, and facility-level systems into a unified thermal solution.
Commercial Structuring: Lead complex deal structures including MSAs, long-term supply agreements, and co-development programs tied to production scale.
How you will do it
Drive DLC Adoption: Persuasively sell Alloy’s Direct Liquid Cooling portfolio focusing on ROI, energy efficiency, and power density.
Strategic Relationship Management: Act as a trusted advisor to executive and technical stakeholders, anticipating their needs as they transition to Direct Liquid Cooling.
Link Performance to Business Outcomes: Tie Stack Forging Thermal Solutions’s products to measurable gains: reduced pumping power, improved thermal margins, higher compute density, and lower total cost of ownership.
Market Leadership: Deeply understand the evolving data center landscape, specifically the cooling requirements for AI and high-performance computing (HPC).
Internal Collaboration: Partner with JCI Cross-Domain Strategic Account Managers and the Technical sales team to integrate our DLC solutions into broader, complex facility infrastructure deals.
Pipeline Excellence: Utilize Salesforce to manage complex, long-cycle sales stages, ensuring accurate forecasting and momentum.
Team Leadership: Lead the opportunity team, coordinating between Technical Sales, Solutions engineering, JCI operations, and external partners to ensure seamless solution delivery.
What we look for
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or related technical field.
- 10+ years in business development, technical sales, or strategic account management.
- Experience scaling products from R&D-to-production in hardware or infrastructure environments.
- Experience engaging with hyperscalers, OEMs, or silicon providers.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both engineers and executives.
Preferred
- Master’s degree.
- Experience within data center infrastructure, semiconductors, or thermal systems and/or direct experience with liquid cooling, including cold plates, CDUs, or immersion systems.
- Familiarity with AI and HPC infrastructure trends, including rising TDP and rack density constraints.
- Proven understanding of Thermal Management or HVAC systems; specific exposure to liquid cooling technologies is highly preferred.
- Existing relationships within hyperscalers, server OEMs, or chip manufacturers.
Why Johnson Controls?
Johnson Controls’ Stack Forging Thermal Solutions redefines liquid cooling design. By enabling complex internal geometries not possible with traditional manufacturing, this Johnson Controls’ division delivers:
- Lower pressure drop at higher flow rates
- Increased thermal performance at the chip level
- Scalable architectures for full-rack and system cooling
This role provides the opportunity to move the High Performance Compute and Cloud industry from air and partial liquid cooling to fully liquid-cooled data centers, unlocking the next generation of compute performance.
SALARY RANGE: $125,000 - $190,000 (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.
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Johnson Controls Business Manager roles center on managing product lines, service contracts, or regional accounts with measurable financial outcomes. Document your P&L ownership, revenue targets, and cross-functional team leadership before you apply so your profile maps directly to what hiring managers are screening for.
Target roles tied to specific business units
Johnson Controls hires Business Managers across HVAC, fire and security, and industrial refrigeration segments. Applying to openings within a specific business unit rather than general corporate roles signals fit and increases your chances of landing a sponsor willing to file on your behalf.
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Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN status under the Management Consultant category if the Business Manager role involves advisory or analytical responsibilities. Confirm the job description aligns with DOL-recognized TN occupations before negotiating the offer, since TN adjudication happens at the port of entry.
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For H-1B transfers or new petitions, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting to USCIS. Build at least 60 days of runway between your expected start date and the offer acceptance to give Johnson Controls' HR team adequate lead time.
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If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your authorized occupation code matches business management functions as defined by your Designated School Official. A mismatch between your authorized role and your actual responsibilities at Johnson Controls can create compliance issues that delay or complicate a future H-1B petition.
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Does Johnson Controls sponsor H-1B visas for Business Managers?
Yes, Johnson Controls sponsors H-1B visas for Business Manager roles. The company files as a cap-subject employer, which means new H-1B petitions are subject to the annual lottery each April for an October 1 start date. Transfers from an existing H-1B are not subject to the cap and can be initiated at any time with a job offer in hand.
Which visa types does Johnson Controls commonly use for Business Manager roles?
Johnson Controls sponsors H-1B visas most commonly for Business Manager positions, along with EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways for longer-term hires. F-1 OPT and CPT are also supported for recent graduates entering the function. Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles may be eligible for TN status, and J-1 candidates in internship or training programs are occasionally sponsored as well.
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You can browse and apply for Business Manager positions at Johnson Controls directly through Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles where sponsorship is offered for international candidates. When you apply, tailor your resume to highlight P&L ownership, account or product line management, and industry experience in manufacturing or building technologies, since those are the competencies Johnson Controls consistently evaluates for this role.
What qualifications does Johnson Controls expect for Business Manager roles?
Johnson Controls typically looks for a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field paired with experience managing commercial accounts, service contracts, or product portfolios in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Familiarity with HVAC, fire protection, or building automation systems is an advantage. Roles that involve managing multi-site or multi-product responsibility often require demonstrated cross-functional leadership experience as well.
How do I think about the timeline from offer to visa approval at Johnson Controls?
For H-1B transfers, USCIS typically processes standard petitions within three to six months, though premium processing can reduce that to around 15 business days. For new H-1B cap filings, the process begins with lottery registration in March and, if selected, a petition filed for an October 1 start. Build that timeline into your job search so you're targeting offers well before hard immigration deadlines.
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