Senior Manager, Corporate Governance and Board Affairs

About the role

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, seeks a Board Support & Corporate Secretary to serve as the central point of contact for all matters related to the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of communication with the Board of Directors.
• Organize and coordinate all Board-related events, including Quarterly Meetings, Shareholder Meetings, Site Visits, and Town Halls.
• Manage logistics for Board events, including travel, lodging, and venue arrangements.
• Lead the production and distribution of Board and Committee materials.
• Administer the Board portal and maintain official Board records.
• Provide IT support and troubleshooting for Board members.
• Maintain Board and Committee meeting minutes and materials.
• Aid in Board compensation and related tax matters.
• Prepare and manage ownership filings for Directors and Section 16 officers.
• Care for annual Director & Officer questionnaires and Board self-evaluation.
• Support execution of governance policies for directors and officers, including conflict of interest and related party checks.
• Maintain records related to Board and corporate governance activities.

Requirements

Proven experience working with senior executives and board members.
Strong project management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, tailored to executive audiences.
Creative problem-solving and proactive approach to challenges.
Proficiency in managing IT platforms such as board portals and SharePoint.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for document creation and record maintenance.

Qualifications

This is a hybrid role at our Glendale, WI office.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus plan
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
On the job/cross training opportunities
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Pay

Hiring Salary Range: $73,000 - $131,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.)

Schedule

Hybrid role at Glendale, WI office.