.Director, Data Center Controls page is loaded## Director, Data Center Controlslocations: Neuhausen-Schaffhausen-Switzerlandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: WD30257926**Lead the Future of Data Center Efficiency**As **Director, Data Center Controls**, you will set the global vision for advanced control systems that redefine energy efficiency and operational excellence in data centers. This is a high-impact leadership role, driving innovation across the thermal cooling chain—from chip to ambient—delivering measurable power savings and sustainability outcomes for mission-critical environments worldwide.### **Your Strategic Impact*** **Architect Global Standards:** Define and govern the global control systems architecture (BMS, DDCs, PLCs) for next-generation data centers.* **Drive Innovation:** Lead the development of advanced control strategies and AI-driven optimization to achieve significant energy and cost efficiencies.* **Integrate Intelligence:** Partner with IT and operations leaders to embed real-time analytics and predictive insights into control platforms.* **Shape the Digital Future:** Champion adoption of AI/ML algorithms for dynamic load and cooling optimization.* **Lead & Inspire:** Build and mentor a world-class team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.* **Influence at the Top:** Present strategic performance metrics, ROI analyses, and technology roadmaps to senior leadership.### **What You Bring*** **Proven Leadership:** 10+ years in data center or building controls, energy management, and leading high-performing teams.* **Technical Authority:** Deep expertise in BMS, DCIM, PLC programming, and system integration.* **Strategic Mindset:** Strong analytical skills, energy modeling experience, and ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies.* **Visionary Approach:** Passion for sustainability and technology-driven transformation.* **Education:** Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering (Master’s preferred).* Influence **global strategy** for energy efficiency and sustainability.* Drive **innovation at scale** in one of the most critical technology sectors.* Join a **high-impact leadership team** shaping the future of data centers.**#LI-EG1****#Li-hybrid**Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. 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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr