Finance Early Talent Program Lead — Rotations & Development

Johnson Controls; Glendale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Benefits package (401K, medical, etc.)

Training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a Finance Early Talent Program Manager to design and lead internships and rotational programs. You’ll partner with Finance and HR to shape talent development, oversee participant progression, and drive a culture of learning across multiple locations.

You will build relationships with universities and external partners, ensuring a robust pipeline of finance leaders while aligning programs with business objectives and succession plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, HR, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in finance, leadership development, talent development, early career program management, learning and development, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting concepts with the ability to coach and develop finance talent.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs and driving results through influence and collaboration.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees across various stages of their careers.
• Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback, navigate difficult conversations, and foster accountability and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategy, execution, and administration of Finance and Accounting internship and rotational programs.
• Partner with Finance and HR leaders to identify talent needs, development priorities, and succession planning opportunities.
• Manage participant performance, career development, coaching, and progression through the program while fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability.
• Design and deliver learning and development experiences focused on finance acumen, professional development, leadership capability, and business knowledge.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, professional organizations, and external partners to strengthen Johnson Controls' early talent pipeline and employer brand.
• Oversee onboarding, mentorship, sponsorship, and rotational experiences to ensure participants receive meaningful development opportunities and exposure across the business.
• Monitor program success through participant feedback, retention metrics, performance outcomes, and other KPIs to continuously improve program effectiveness.
• Influence and engage senior leaders, managers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs and talent development priorities.
• Coach participants and managers through performance discussions, developmental feedback, and career planning conversations.

Skills

Leadership development

Talent development

Program management

Learning and development

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, HR, or related field

Job description

Johnson Controls seeks a Finance Early Talent Program Manager to design and lead internships and rotational programs. You’ll partner with Finance and HR to shape talent development, oversee participant progression, and drive a culture of learning across multiple locations.

You will build relationships with universities and external partners, ensuring a robust pipeline of finance leaders while aligning programs with business objectives and succession plans.