Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Role overview

CarGurus is growing and scaling! We are actively seeking a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Senior Manager to expand our efforts. Reporting to the Director of Learning, Development, and DEIB, this role will “wear multiple hats” and work across the HR function with a focus on DEIB initiatives, as well as supporting other functions, as needed. 

This role’s primary focus will be on researching global DEIB pedagogies to help our employees achieve their strategic DEIB goals. Working in partnership with our internal DEIB team - which currently includes the DEIB Council, six Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and Executive Sponsors - the DEIB Senior Manager will build hybrid relationships, support and adapt priority initiatives; and design, implement and measure strategic programs already in motion. At CarGurus, much of our work is anchored around asking great questions and crafting innovative solutions that are highly aligned to our client’s business needs.

As a DEIB Senior Manager, you'll have the opportunity to assess needs, develop and implement programs supporting the firm's DEIB initiatives and strategy both internally and with our clients. In this role, you will: 

What you'll do

• Provide and implement concrete knowledge of diversity related theory and practice – both domestically and globally 
• You will lead others on the team in their personal and professional development 
• In collaboration with the People & Talent (P&T) leadership team, develop, implement and advise on policies, initiatives and programs to attract, retain and promote a traditionally marginalized workforce both at CarGurus and across our existing client base
• Influence and form allyships with cross-functional working teams, and external partnerships and vendors
• Act as a company DEIB subject matter expert and provide both research and consultation support to various partners in the business 

What you'll bring

• A source of psychological safety, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external constituents 
• Confident with an ability to explain difficult concepts, support the unlearning cycle, and form allies to support both behavior and organizational changes needed for innovating 
• Strong project management and technical skills that will help drive programs and projects to completion
• In-depth knowledge in DEIB, including but not limited to: Critical Race Theory, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, (WCAG), and more 
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of both organizational and behavior change methodologies 
• Confirmed ability to demonstrate leadership by counseling, training, mentoring and motivating team members
• Knowledge around DEIB thought leadership and industry trends
• Embody grit around DEIB with the ability to influence change and form global allyship 
• Availability for domestic and international travel to our offices around the world