DEIB Program Manager

Who you are 

You are a senior level professional with a knowledge and full understanding of one or more disciplines and good knowledge of organization, processes, and customers. You possess good judgment, strong analytical ability and evaluation required to perform tasks. You resolve issues and assignments in creative ways. You can negotiate with customers and/or management and influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance. Building personal networks is second nature to you, and you utilize your networks to achieve mutually beneficial solutions.  

Why you’re here 

The DEIB Program Manager will play a significant role in supporting Unispace’ s Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy through providing day-to-day project and program management. This role will assist in the design and development of DEIB programs and initiatives that continue to build understanding of DEIB and employee engagement DEIBPM will stay informed of best practices, benchmarks, and trends to develop approaches and programs that are aligned with the Company’s core values.  

Your skills in a nutshell 

• Passion to work in the field of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging with a deep understanding of key concepts, issues, and trends  
• Writing, presentation, and communication skills  
• Think critically to challenge the status quo and produce innovative solutions  
• Interpersonal skills  
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information  
• Executive presence and leadership skills  
• Analysis and problem-solving skills  
• Ability to communicate and interact well with teams at all levels of the organization including senior leadership  
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, meet deadlines, and function as part of a team  
• Time management and follow-up  
• Conflict resolution skills  
• Ability to navigate multiple channels of communication (Emails, Teams Messenger, Voice Calls, video Calls)  
• Professional maturity in delivering difficult messages in an empathetic manner  
• Ability to manage global time zones and calendars, willingness to meet with Global teammates on early morning or late evening calls  
• Can successfully navigate ambiguity and complexity  
• Presentation Skills, ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint and comfortability speaking to a group of decision makers  

Let’s be clear… you’ll be responsible for

• Build and maintain relationships with external diversity partner organizations to learn best practices, strategies, and trends; recommend charitable sponsorships to further DEIB objectives  
• Support the DEIB team, program leads and the ERG councils 
• Draft internal and external communications related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging 
• Develop and create presentations related to DEIB for both internal and external audiences in partnership with MarComms team.
• Support the roll-out of the DEIB education journey to educate all Unispace Members
• Can serve as a resource to resolve complex problems and issues, may take on project co-lead role as required
• Collaborating with Senior internal and external personnel in their own area of expertise 
• Participate in team responsible for establishing the DE&I strategic direction to ensure alignment with overall Company strategy and initiatives
• Regularly interact with executives and/or major customers/stakeholders
• Supplier diversity
• Support our teams in providing responses as it relates to DEIB in new pursuits  

Bonus Experience/Skills 

• Stakeholder management  
• 3+ years in a role with increasing responsibility