DEI Senior Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Play a key role in conducting, analyzing, and presenting diversity and inclusion research to not only the Executive Consultant and CEO, but also to the senior leaders and management of people3 clients.
• Utilize strong leadership skills by communicating effectively to people3 team and clients, delegate tasks as appropriate, and ensure that all tasks are completed and deadlines are met.
• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership on all consulting and education projects and processes.
• Support the Executive Consultant/CEO on all consulting projects including note-taking, client follow up, ensuring follow up deliverables for client are initiated.
• Customize strategic and evidence-based diversity and inclusion plans for each client based on their specific needs, resources, and organizational requirements as well as directing clients to people3 services such as educational training courses, focus groups, and other people3 offerings.
• Assign duties, responsibilities, and work scope to contractors, facilitators, and additional people3 team members as needed.
• Collaborate with Executive Consultant/CEO to organize all project touch points and act as the subject matter expert on all diversity & inclusion matters.
• Participate in professional development and other education initiatives as well as stay informed on current DEI consulting and research trends by conducting independent research on relevant subject matter.
• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks and maintain project schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Communicate vision, creating alignment around team and firm goals, driving measurable results, and continuously improving people3 systems and processes to meet client needs.
• Support Executive Consultant/CEO in securing new clients-domestic and international- with support from and other senior staff members as well as maintain client relationships and engagements.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior staff members.

Position Requirements

• Master’s Degree or higher in relevant fields such as Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Sociology, International Affairs, Social Work, or other relevant fields required.
• 4+ years of experience connected to diversity, equity & inclusion.
• Knowledgeable about terminology/well-versed in language connected to diversity, equity, and inclusion topics.
• Proven, progressive experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion related initiatives and programs.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to translate metrics, research, and trends
  into strategy.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must be self-motivated and take initiative.
• Must be able to deliver high quality and detailed results under tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must have excellent teamwork and collaborative skills.
• Ability to receive creative direction and feedback.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in data analysis and survey platforms such as Qualtrics.
• Proficient with Zoom, GSuite, and Microsoft Teams.
• Must be available during work-day hours for client meetings.
• Must be available for regular travel as required.