Senior Program Manager, Technology & Ecosystems
Core
Lead strategic technology and ecosystem roadmap, engage partners across AI and data center value chain, and drive joint programs and business opportunities with Thermal Engineering and Portfolio teams.
Role type
Senior Program Manager, Technology & Ecosystems
Builds
New products, joint programs, and business opportunities in the data center industry
Domain
Data center industry, AI, thermal engineering, liquid cooling
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
strategic roadmap development, ecosystem relationship management, OEM/chip maker/vendor engagement, technical alignment, certification management, co-development, go-to-market strategy, joint research leadership, pilot management, reference architecture development, market insight synthesis, industry forum representation, IP protection
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering/CS, 8+ years experience, established relationships with hyperscalers/neoclouds/frontier labs/colocation providers/universities/national labs
Technologies
single-phase liquid cooling, two-phase liquid cooling, chip-to-chiller controls, autonomous AI controls, MS Office, AI tools, CAD, CFD
Responsibilities
Develop strategic technology and ecosystem roadmap aligned to business priorities; Own and expand strategic relationships across the ecosystem; Lead day-to-day engagement with OEMs, chip makers, and vendors on technical alignment, certification, co-development, and go-to-market; Work with peers in Thermal Engineering and Portfolio teams on product development, NPI, market research, case studies, and points of view; Drive joint research, pilots, reference architectures, and demonstrations with universities and national labs; Turn partner and market insight into input for technology and product strategy; Protect JCI's confidential roadmap, intellectual property, and competitive differentiation in all external engagements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
