COMPLETE Technical (loT) Engineering Program Manager - Mountain View, CA

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What this job involves

The Technical (IoT) Engineering Program Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of digital buildings platform, software/hardware, optimizing building performance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. The role takes a holistic view of the building's IoT systems consisting of the technology infrastructure and building systems (HVAC, Lighting, FLS, etc.) used by all departments in the day-to-day operations and service delivery. This leading role and overarching approach are to enhance the user experience, increase operational efficiencies, protect from cyber security breaches, continually innovate and advance to ensure the portfolio of buildings is renowned for being the lead in “Smart Buildings”.

The effective management of the IoT systems will be through policy, governance and a clear pathway and reporting structure to demonstrate progress, success and innovation.

Essential functions include:

• Lead a program for digital buildings in a large portfolio from legacy non connected infrastructure to new generation cloud connected operations
• Deliver the framework, communications and processes for the program to connect site teams and stakeholders to achieve the set targets
• Partner with client and operations teams to identify system improvement opportunities and lead the implementation
• Manage and update asset inventory lists of Automation components, ensuring that any changes are documented correctly and that systems  are updated when changes take place
• Effectively manage and regularly audit to record all owned assets of hardware, software and associated Licensing
• Support site critical MEP enhancement projects including hardware upgrade associated with BMS such as workstations and software upgrades including programming and configuring tools, graphics, and user interfaces
• Support major equipment issues and failures by reviewing and supporting remediation actions e.g. whether to change out equipment or repair, temporary repairs, change controls if required.
• Review maintenance contracts with third party vendors and ensure their remit is defined adequately and deliverables are clear and appropriate. Assist to ensure best value for money is obtained in terms of minimizing external contract support and maximizing the use of internal resources (i.e. service partner BAS/BMS techs)
• Ensure any security updates / patching and configuration changes are implemented in an efficient manner and reported back where appropriate (e.g. in the case of cyber alert)
• Support software and configuration required for external systems interfaces such BMS software tools
• Sign off and hand over from hardware deployment to software integration
• Mapping building system points and data into the cloud system
• Extension of building ontology (relational class, subclass, and property relationships) as needed
• Carry out training of staff, ensure all procedures and instructions are carried out appropriately by doing regular management monitoring
• Review performance of the engineering operational systems (number of alarms per week, outstanding work orders, etc.)

Key Skills & Knowledge

• The desired candidate will have knowledge and experience with IoT technologies. MS Windows Server and SQL server are also a plus.
• Understands the engineering design and operational aspects of the facility’s systems and  equipment. 
• Must be able to recognize IoT system shortcomings and respond to operational and emergency situations such as vulnerabilities, patch and client driven tabletop exercises.
• Excellent written and communication skills are required.
• Candidates must have a flexible and creative work style with a goal of achieving excellence.
• Familiarity with smart buildings spaces: IoT devices, transmission pipeline, databases, data transformation, rudimentary software understanding.
• Good building domain expertise. Understand the IoT platform technology stack and how devices communicate to the cloud.
• Subject Matter expertise on the devices to integrate. Know how IoT devices work and represent data.
• Ability to identify data needs based on defined use case
• Familiarity with integrated facilities management operations.
• Experience conveying technical aspects to non-technical audiences.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 10 years or more of professional experience Building Automation Systems/IoT - Preferred
• Must have BMS or BAS experience
• ALC experience preferred
• IoT device management and experience
• RCA experience
• Program Management
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, including data privacy and security regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and availability to talk to executive levels through to frontline teams
• Strong PC literacy and proven ability to manage daily activities using various systems.

Estimated compensation for this position is:

137,000.00 – 199,000.00 USD

The pay range listed is a total compensation range including bonus, if applicable. The provided range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Location:

On-site –Mountain View, CA, San Jose, CA

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

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For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

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