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Job Summary

The role of Vice President of People Operations at Bluewave is pivotal in shaping our organizational culture, driving performance excellence, and building scalable HR processes to support our rapid growth. The VP of People Operations will lead HR initiatives, reporting to the CEO and collaborating closely with the leadership team to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives. We seek an individual with a comprehensive understanding of HR practices and a commitment to integrity, capable of leading initiatives in talent acquisition, performance management, and strategic leadership.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HR initiatives in a fast-paced startup environment, wearing multiple hats as needed.
• Develop and execute HR strategies addressing the challenges and opportunities of a growing company.
• Participate in both strategic planning and hands-on implementation of HR programs.
• Drive performance management processes to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead recruitment efforts to attract top talent aligned with Bluewave’s values and culture.
• Provide leadership in HR-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including integration efforts.
• Establish scalable and efficient HR processes, policies, and systems to support growth.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to develop long-term strategic plans for organizational development.
• Ensure compliance with HR regulations and best practices.
• Develop initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention including regular surveys and feedback sessions to gauge employee satisfaction.
• Develop programs that reinforce our culture and values.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong strategic thinking skills and a willingness to roll up sleeves and get the job done.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of HR practices, particularly in a rapidly growing company.
• Knowledge of effective onboarding practices to ensure new hires are integrated smoothly.
• Experience in leading and managing change initiatives.
• Ability to maintain a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, including leading integration efforts, preferred.
• Experience in the telecom or technology industry is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience working with a PEO, understanding their services, and managing the relationship.

Location

San Clemente, CA

Pay Range and Benefits

Bluewave offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, 401k with matching, and flexible PTO.

The expected base pay range for this position in the Orange County Area is $150,000 $200,000.

Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Our team can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Please apply online.

Disclaimer

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Job Description

Bluewave Technology Group seeks a Head of Solution Advisory to lead our CX, Network, Security, and Cloud technology practice teams. You will scale and manage the Solution Advisory organization that overachieves for our clients, is performance-driven, shares accountability with sales, and embodies the Bluewave values.

Our Solution Advisors are client-obsessed, independent, passionate about technology transformation, and believe in the business impact we deliver.

Responsibilities

• Be a hands-on, passionate, and confident leader as you scale a Solution Advisory organization and own the revenue responsibilities for the team.
• Manage a team of 10+ Solution Advisors, Technology Tower SMEs, and Analysts.
• Enrich the frameworks and processes for providing value-based assessments.
• Partner directly with and complement our sales team to understand the needs of prospects and customers, strategize on how to navigate sales cycles, and facilitate closing business.
• Work and collaborate with vendors and service provider partners to develop and execute solution-selling strategies and identify opportunities to broaden and deepen client relationships.
• Refine the process for scoping client engagements, designing the delivery team, and overseeing client assessment engagement pipeline.
• Create high-impact practice content and thought leadership for IT transformation.
• Partner with sales leadership as well as Executive Leadership to achieve growth goals.
• Collaborate and maintain a close working relationship with marketing, sales, client success representatives, commercial services, project management, and other Bluewave stakeholders supporting client relations.
• Innovate and implement strategies to uplevel your team’s skills and elevate Bluewave’s position in the marketplace.
• Develop benchmarking and appropriate metrics/KPIs and drive accountability.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of Service Provider, Technology Sourcing, and Professional Services industry experience with 5+ years of direct management experience (hiring, training, and retaining top, diverse talent).
• Direct experience building network and security solutions leveraging Tier 1 Service providers.
• Established industry expert with a broad understanding of advanced networking and cloud-based technologies including Cloud, SASE, SDWAN, UCaaS/CCaaS, layer 2 and layer 3 networking, and cybersecurity.
• A proven track record of driving growth and thriving in a fast and collaborative environment.
• Led strategic consulting engagements with enterprise clients providing professional expertise in developing strategies and solutions to reduce costs, boost performance, and ensure compliance.
• Outstanding presentation skills to both technical and executive audiences, whether impromptu on a whiteboard or using presentations and demos.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to find unique solutions to problems while always having a point of view.
• Analytical evaluation skills for forecasting, outcome measurement, and planning.

Location Requirement

Please note that this position is only open to candidates who currently reside in the United States. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Please apply online.

Disclaimer

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.