Johnson Controls · 21 hours ago
Engineering Early Career Development Manager (onsite)
Milwaukee-Wisconsin-United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expJohnson Controls is a global leader in smart building technologies, and they are seeking an Engineering Early Career Development Manager to lead their engineering early talent program. This role will focus on developing interns and rotational associates across various engineering disciplines, ensuring a high-quality experience and successful career progression for participants.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Administer the GPS Engineering Rotational Program, including recruiting, interviewing, goal setting, 1:1s, IDPs, career profiles, performance evaluations, and identifying next roles
Partner with targeted universities and engineering departments to coordinate recruiting efforts, logistics, information sessions, and engagement with student organizations and affinity networks, with a focus on diversity and inclusion
Select and prepare assignment managers, implementing a method to measure training effectiveness and participant experience
Partner with business and talent teams to identify impactful engineering projects that foster growth and deliver value to the organization
Deliver learning sessions, which may include live classroom sessions and web-based learning sessions (synchronous or asynchronous). Flex instruction and facilitation styles and approaches to fit the needs of the audience, the content, and the technology
Establish and sustain a formal sponsorship/mentorship program, including onboarding and training of mentors and sponsors
Meet regularly with assignment managers to assess participant progress, competency development, and overall experience
Collaborate with other early career program managers to share best practices and drive consistency
Develop and administer the Learning and Development curriculum tailored to engineering competencies and career paths
Organize transition meetings, graduation ceremonies, and recognition events for program participants
Oversee conversion of interns to full-time roles and facilitate weekly roundtable discussions to foster community and engagement
Provide input into Organizational Talent Reviews (OTRs) for program alumni and graduates
Continuously assess and improve the onboarding process for interns and rotational associates to ensure a positive experience from day one
Support career development of program alumni, including mentorship and guidance through early career transitions and evaluating on-the-job effectiveness of former class participants as appropriate
Coordinate a formal feedback mechanism, analyze input, and implement improvements to enhance program outcomes
Track KPIs such as conversion rates, performance ratings, and leadership progression
Report results of measurements and evaluations to appropriate Program and Engineering Leaders. Develop and present recommendations for continuous improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, software, systems, or related field e.g. previous engineering project or program management work)
8+ years progressive engineering experience with 3+ years of experience being in a leadership, or program management, role
Demonstrated collaborative leadership and program management experience
Strong passion for people development and early career talent
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and engineering-related software tools including AI
Facilitation experience with developing blended learning solutions
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
Preferred
Experience working globally with cross-functional teams
Established internal network and stakeholder relationships
Experience managing remote teams or distributed program participants
Prior experience as an individual contributor in engineering roles
Benefits
Competitive Bonus plan
Competitive benefits package
Company
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $525.61M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M
Leadership Team
Joakim Weidemanis
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Vandiepenbeeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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