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.

Lead outsourcing projects from approval through launch and stabilization.

Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.

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 perks, 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.

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.

Robust project management, organizational, and communication skills.

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.

Experience working with contract manufacturers and global supplier networks.





Outsourcing projects delivered on time and within scope.

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.

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.

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at 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.

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