Director - Leadership, Talent Development & Internal Communications - (New Providence, NJ, Plano, TX, Chicago, IL or Syracuse, NY)

JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.

Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military.

5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today. 

JMA Wireless is seeking a transformative role that allows you to implement best practices in a new-to-the-organization but unanimously supported position? Craving the autonomy to unleash human potential and drive enhanced business performance? Excited about creating the organization’s talent development roadmap while ensuring complementary talent acquisition practices? Willing to roll up your sleeves and dive into an amazing opportunity in a fast-paced environment?

You Will:

• Optimize business performance through the development and implementation of talent initiatives, programs and partnerships in alignment with functional priorities
• Share deep technical understanding of succession planning, performance management, culture transformation, employee engagement, organizational development and coaching
• Reinvigorate the performance management process and tools to ensure objectivity and linkage between individual performance and business performance
• Promote succession planning for critical roles and talent sharing cross-functionally within the enterprise
• Partner, coach and collaborate across the organization to ensure alignment and understanding of talent program purpose and ensure program success
• Create management training programs that align and evolve with current/future needs leveraging blended mediums (virtual, video, micro learning, classroom based, e-learning etc.); Create high-potential talent pipelines, establish development and mentorship plans
• Assess department needs, strategize, design and effectively execute learning programs across a variety of business priorities and locations  
• Champion Performance Management and Quality Improvement policy development in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team
• Proactively cultivate and work with the Talent Acquisition team to implement innovative sourcing and recruitment strategies that attract key talent through high engagement opportunities (events participation, referrals programs, communities) and create a network to fill current and future hiring needs
• Lead the collection, analysis and utilization of data to inform targeted leadership development and create deliberate talent development action plans

You Are:

• Experienced: You are a dynamic, highly motivated, hands on lead with breadth and depth designing, implementing and leading talent management practices and programs with core expertise in succession planning, performance management, culture transformation, employee engagement, organization development and coaching.  Talent Acquisition experience preferred.
• Accountable: You make it happen and encourage others to do the same; you get it done with aggressive but realistic goals and ensure your programs thrive.  A fast-paced environment is your perfect stride!
• Influencer: You’re an engaging people connector, your passion and dedication to coaching, consulting and supporting others creates a win-win for all stakeholders.  
• Analytical:  Your talent for big picture thinking translated into a custom talent development roadmap is known in your networks; You're able to translate data into action/opportunities while providing transparency and successful outcomes for all stakeholders.
• Passionate: You are willing to go the extra mile with talent programs practices and procedures to ensure successful outcomes for employees, stakeholders and overall company culture; Supporting all levels of the organization, you make yourself available for 1:1 coaching and travel when needed.

Location:

• This position can be located in New Providence, NJ, Plano, TX, Chicago, IL or Syracuse, NY. This is a hybrid role and will require an onsite presence.

At JMA, our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether you're looking for employee discounts, financial, legal and/or childcare resources and support, we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals, in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you.

At JMA, we don’t just accept differences — we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.