DEI Operations Manager/Project Manager

Plano, TX, United States

Operations mgmt/highly skilled coordinator in fast-paced environment

Detail-oriented, multi-tasker

Min 2-4 years of event operations, project management, coordinator

Intermediate/Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Bachelor's degree (B. A./B. S.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent training, education, and experience

Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint skills required

Able to self-start, prioritize, operate, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced organization

Excellent oral and written communications skills; excellent organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and work independently

2-4 years DEI, learning, or HR program operations

DEI, ERG/Affinity Group knowledge, experience, certification

Understanding of HR practices and processes

Proficiency with survey building platforms such as Survey Monkey and Qualtrics

Passionate about advancing DEI

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Good organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure, with proven time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

High attention to detail with strong project coordination skills

Results-oriented, energetic, and resourceful leader who is capable of quickly taking control of their responsibilities and establishing themselves as a reliable partner

Ability to anticipate, think ahead, and prepare for the next steps

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well across functions and levels

Excellent judgment, discretion and sensitivity when working with people and information

Ability to work and function independently

English language proficiency, deep understanding of the benefits of diversity, and uses inclusive language in communication

Thrives on action

Consistent, high quality work

Enjoy helping others, strong collaborator

Very organized and disciplined

Self-motivated, ability to work independently

Responsibilities Our client is seeking an Operations Manager to support the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) team with operational responsibilities associated with deploying DEI program initiatives

They are looking for a highly organized individual who thrives on action and wants to build, expand, and enhance DEI programs for impact

The DEI Operations Manager will provide all program operations that include aligning communications, obtaining stakeholder approvals, reporting, document management and managing resources to deliver on the objectives

Create and write DEI communications across different channels, review and align approvals for graphics/visuals

Stay abreast of leading industry research reports, innovative studies, and DEI best practices in order to advise on DEI landscape across the investing and technology industries

Additionally, this position will work to foster partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders and develop/design outreach communications that help elevate the impact of DEI internally

Utilizes organizational data and evidence-based practices to inform the development of DEI education and training efforts

Assist with facilitation in both leading and planning DEI learning discussions

Partner with Talent Acquisition team to launch DEI recruiting initiatives, serve as lead point of contact for external diversity partnerships

Organize key DEI content from events and external resources to simplify access for employees, document highlights and key takeaways, support the team to create learning modules

Facilitate the budgeting process, vendor onboarding, vendor renewals, and vendor management Point of Contact (POC)

Analyze and track program Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and goals, create reports and presentations to share status updates, align stakeholder approvals

Support ad-hoc requests

M-Th onsite, Fridays remote**$35-40/hr**

**W2 Contract**Plano, TX**HYBRID: M-Th onsite, Fridays remote**$35-40/hr**

Top 3 Must have skills...

• Operations mgmt/highly skilled coordinator in fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Detail-oriented, multi-tasker

Our client is seeking an Operations Manager to support the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) team with operational responsibilities associated with deploying DEI program initiatives. They are looking for a highly organized individual who thrives on action and wants to build, expand, and enhance DEI programs for impact. The DEI Operations Manager will provide all program operations that include aligning communications, obtaining stakeholder approvals, reporting, document management and managing resources to deliver on the objectives. The ideal candidate must have a disciplined approach to their work to reliably and consistently deliver excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Create and write DEI communications across different channels, review and align approvals for graphics/visuals.

• Stay abreast of leading industry research reports, innovative studies, and DEI best practices in order to advise on DEI landscape across the investing and technology industries.

• Additionally, this position will work to foster partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders and develop/design outreach communications that help elevate the impact of DEI internally.

• Utilizes organizational data and evidence-based practices to inform the development of DEI education and training efforts.

• Assist with facilitation in both leading and planning DEI learning discussions.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition team to launch DEI recruiting initiatives, serve as lead point of contact for external diversity partnerships.

• Organize key DEI content from events and external resources to simplify access for employees, document highlights and key takeaways, support the team to create learning modules.

• Facilitate the budgeting process, vendor onboarding, vendor renewals, and vendor management Point of Contact (POC).

• Analyze and track program Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and goals, create reports and presentations to share status updates, align stakeholder approvals.

• Support ad-hoc requests.

Qualifications:

• Min 2-4 years of event operations, project management, coordinator.

• Experience managing large program events end-to-end.

• Intermediate/Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.

• Bachelor's degree (B. A./B. S.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent training, education, and experience.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint skills required.

• Able to self-start, prioritize, operate, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced organization.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills; excellent organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and work independently.

• 2-4 years DEI, learning, or HR program operations.

• DEI, ERG/Affinity Group knowledge, experience, certification.

• Understanding of HR practices and processes.

• Proficiency with survey building platforms such as Survey Monkey and Qualtrics.

• Passionate about advancing DEI.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Good organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure, with proven time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• High attention to detail with strong project coordination skills.

• Results-oriented, energetic, and resourceful leader who is capable of quickly taking control of their responsibilities and establishing themselves as a reliable partner.

• Ability to anticipate, think ahead, and prepare for the next steps.

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well across functions and levels.

• Excellent judgment, discretion and sensitivity when working with people and information.

• Ability to work and function independently.

• English language proficiency, deep understanding of the benefits of diversity, and uses inclusive language in communication.

Key attributes for success

• Thrives on action

• Excellent deployment execution

• Consistent, high quality work

• Enjoy helping others, strong collaborator

• Can do mindset, doer

• Very organized and disciplined

• Self-motivated, ability to work independently

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