Associate Director Global Performance Management

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. 

 
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. 

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary 

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time 

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care 

• On the job/cross training opportunities 

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment 

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy 

Role Purpose
The Associate Director, Global Performance Management is responsible for the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the company’s global performance management system. This role leads the development of performance processes, tools, and governance frameworks that drive accountability, enable differentiation, and reinforce a high-performance culture.

Reporting to the VP, Global Rewards & Performance Management, the Associate Director partners closely with Talent Management, Rewards, HR Business Partners, Finance, and business leaders to ensure performance outcomes are effectively measured, calibrated, and linked to rewards and business results.

Why Join JCI Now

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Join a 140-year new company undergoing a significant transformation, powered by a lean business system and talent system engine
• Play a key role in shaping a modern, enterprise-wide performance management system at global scale (90,000 employees)
• Partner with senior HR and business leaders to embed a culture of accountability, differentiation, and continuous improvement
• Influence on how performance drives rewards, talent decisions, and organizational effectiveness
• Build scalable performance products that strengthen leadership capability and team performance
• Contribute to a lasting enterprise transformation

What you will own:
 

Global Performance Management Design & Execution

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global performance management processes (goal setting, mid-year, year-end cycles)
• Translate enterprise strategy into practical, scalable performance frameworks
• Ensure performance management supports a pay-for-performance culture and accountability mindset

Performance Processes & Governance

• Own and manage global performance cycles, timelines, governance, and communication
• Establish and enforce standards for:
• Goal quality and alignment
• Performance calibration, differentiation and consistency across businesses and regions
• Continuous improvement of processes to enhance user experience and effectiveness

Performance & Rewards Integration

• Ensure strong linkage between:
  • Performance outcomes
  • Incentive and compensation decisions
• Partner closely with Rewards teams to:
  • Align performance ratings with pay outcomes
  • Support merit and incentive cycles with performance insights

Performance Analytics & Insights

• Develop and track key performance metrics:
  • Rating distribution and calibration effectiveness
  • Differentiation across teams and regions
  • High/low performer trends
• Provide insights to HR and business leaders to inform:
  • Talent reviews
  • Succession planning
  • Workforce decisions

Analytics, Systems & Enablement

• Partner with Workforce Analytics and HRIS to ensure data science and performance systems (e.g., Workday) support process design, decision making and user needs
• Lead system enhancements and continuous improvement of performance tools and reporting

Ideal Background and Experiences:

• 8+ years of experience with a combination of experience across Performance Management, Total Rewards, HR Business Partnering and/or Talent Management
• Proven experience designing and delivering performance management and conn