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Job type full-time
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Job description
Job description summary:
The diversity equity & inclusion (de&i) program manager is responsible for the creation and implementation of strategic initiatives designed to retain, develop and promote diverse talentThe de&i program manager is field focused with responsibility for differently abled (pwd) and veteran talentThe program manager will develop the strategy and process for full recruitment cycle across both field organizations, sales and supply chain for people who are eligible based on their status of pwd and veteransThis role will report directly to the de&i srManager, talent strategist.
The program manager must be knowledgeable in all facets of inclusion and retention efforts for our team members in the field organizationCreating and implementing programs and initiatives designed around recruiting, hiring, training, and on-boarding team members with different abilities (pwd) and veteran talent across field sales and supply chain areas of the organizationYou will develop, implement and track measurable outcomes of strategic initiatives that will advance inclusion and diversity.
The program manager must be committed to building successful partnerships at all levels, providing key support and actions in implementing impactful strategies inspiring our team, helping our customers succeed, and growing our differently abled and veteran team member population year over year and reducing turnover, focusing on retentionThis is an opportunity for the right candidate to take on an important initiative for the organization, as well as make a long-lasting impact.
The role
In collaboration with talent acquisition, hr and business leaders to design, implement and grow specific field strategy and process for full recruitment cycle across both field organizations, sales and supply chain for differently abled (pwd) and veteran talent
Develop the strategy and process for full recruitment cycle across both field organizations, sales and supply chain.
Define key messages, talking points, and branding for different abilities (pwd) & veterans talent initiative
Act as a dei subject matter advisor to integrate dei content across the marketing and communications organization
Build a scalable strategy for high touch communications/engagement strategy for dei
Project manage and influence cross functional working teams, including legal, governance, marketing and communications to launch on-time, effective hiring initiatives
Define and report on dei pwd and veterans hiring measurable outcomes as a result of the programs from the office of diversity
Bring a high energy, results-oriented and resourceful mindset and quickly take control of your responsibilities
Collaborate with team member networks to effectively capture and communicate initiatives that they lead and develop.
Ability to work across the organization and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, as well as manage and support external communications where appropriate working closely with communications
The program manager must be knowledgeable in all facets of inclusion and retention efforts
Talent metrics and accountability
Veteran metrics:
Maintain 10k veterans within the company at all times and continue to increase veteran hiring talent yoy by 10%
Retention metrics: at or below the company’s annual turnover rate
Different abilities (pwd) metrics:
Hiring 750 pwd team members yearly
Retention metrics: at or below the company’s annual turnover rate
Desired skills and experience
Bachelor`s degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of progressive prior work or experience in marketing and communications role
Ability to collaborate with all levels of management and leadership
Ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution
Experience with crafting messaging and marketing campaigns
Passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion
Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment requiring strong multi-tasking abilities
Experience demonstrating high judgment and working with confidential or highly sensitive subject matter
Must have strong organizational and time management skills
Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with a globally diverse group
Supervisory responsibilities
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Certificates, licenses, registrations
None
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hearThe employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Travel: limited travel required
