Jim MacNamara

About Jim MacNamara

Experienced and results driven Human Resources professional specializing in organizational design, management development and strategic / tactical business planning & implementation.Specialties: Consult with business unit leadership and management representatives to design efficient organizational structures that align with long term strategic and ongoing tactical objectivesDeveloped and led the facilitation of training of best practices for management representatives at all levels of the organization. Provided executive coaching regarding management philosophy, implementation and reinforcementManagement and Individual Contributor development planning and implementation

Experience

1. Business Unit Programs & Planning Manager

   Omaha Public Power District

   May 2024 — Present

   Support the Human Capital VP and BU leadership team optimizing BU performance and delivering BU operational programs, priorities, and projects.Lead Strategic Initiatives, BU Initiatives, and cross-functional projects. Participate in project teams in various capacities: SME/Contributor/Advisor/Leader.• Design and maintain end-to-end methodology, associated processes, and any supporting technology solutions to identify, prioritize, and deliver upon objectives.Collaborate with OPPD Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to identify opportunities and integrate their expertise and services into BU initiatives and projects.Work on organizational planning and design efforts with the HC CoEs.

Education

• University of Nebraska

  Bachelor of Arts, and Sciences; Cultural Anthropology and

  1988 — 1993

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  Bachelor of Arts, Cultural Anthropology / Sociology / Psychology / Art History

  1988 — 1993

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Talent Acquisition
• Talent Management
• Organizational Development
• Human Resources
• Team Leadership
• Onboarding
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Team Building
• Management
• Workforce Planning
• Training
• Process Improvement
• Executive Coaching
• HR Consulting
• Business Development
• Workshop Facilitation
• Banking
• Vendor Management
• Employee Benefits
• Leadership
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Strategy
• Certified in Instructional Techniques for New Instructors From Langevin
• Organizational Design
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Coaching
• Career Development
• Achieve Global Leadership Training Programs - Deliver and Develop Levels
• Deferred Compensation
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Employee Engagement
• Recruiting
• Staff Development