Program Manager, Talent Management, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS .

At Columbia, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we're proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: "It's perfect. Now make it better." As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Columbia Sportswear Company's Human Resources organization aims to advance company strategy and connect talented people with their passions through work and a life outside. We need passionate people to create exceptional products, differentiated consumer experiences, and to grow the business. Our teams ensure the company's success by focusing on attracting and retaining diverse talent, building organizational effectiveness, and supporting the mental, physical, social , and financial wellbeing of all employees.

As the Program Manager for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, you'll partner closely with the Senior Director of Talent, DEI Leadership team , and Talent Management team as a whole while participating and leading DEI initiatives to ensure the organization is meeting the global strategic HR goals . You'll be relied upon for your expertise in DEI and ability to strategize and implement overarching programs.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Serve as a DEI consultant and subject matter expert to key stakeholders
• Co-create DEI strategy aligned to business outcomes
• Drive DEI strategy, metrics, and communication strategy, being mindful of audiences
• Develop Employee Resource Group (ERG) Leadership Team (LT)and ERG sponsors onboarding program
• Partner with Corporate Communications to co-author DEI Newsletters
• Facilitate ERG Townhalls, DEI LT meetings and Quarterly Business Reviews
• Partner with external consultant and DEI LT to evolve and update DEI strategic framework
• Research industry DEI best practices and pitch ideas to the DEI LT
• Oversee DEI coordinator responsibilities
• Drive integrated DEI solutions in partnership with Global Talent Management, and other key strategic partners to deliver against regional talent priorities

YOU ARE

• Able to quickly build relationships and trust with multiple stakeholders
• Able to analyze complex data and tailor it for multiple audiences
• Able to understand cultural nuances within and among regions
• Communication savvy across all mediums
• Self-directed and capable of operat ing independently , and with discretion

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree, applicable certification, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of professional experience and proven mastery of DEI-focused technical or business skills required to accomplish the job

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Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.