Senior, Global Diversity and Inclusion Manager (Strategic Contract Position)

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Senior, Global Diversity and Inclusion Manager (Strategic Contract Position)

National
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. The Company’s more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

    The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.

    THE ROLE: Xylem seeks to hire a Senior, Global Diversity and Inclusion Manager (Strategic Contract Position).  This role will be responsible for D&I Thought Leadership. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, promoting, and communicating the overall global D&I strategic plan. Leverage subject matter expertise in organization development, inclusion and talent to create strategies and tactics that improve an inclusive culture. They will also Manage the D&I council; guiding the participants on current best practices and ensuring membership stays inclusive with rotation of members. As well as be Responsible for developing, tracking, promoting and communicating meaningful metrics/targets.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

    • D&I Thought Leadership

      • Responsible for developing, promoting, and communicating the overall global D&I strategic plan.  Leverage subject matter expertise in organization development, inclusion and talent to create strategies and tactics that improve an inclusive culture.
      • Manage the D&I council; guiding the participants on current best practices and ensuring membership stays inclusive with rotation of members.
      • Responsible for developing, tracking, promoting and communicating meaningful metrics/targets.
      • Develop and implement methods to assess diversity and inclusion strategy effectiveness.

    • Employee Engagement

      • Assist with implementing educational programs and services on diversity, including creating and delivering training programs in conjunction with Learning COE.
      • Develop and execute on communications, including; social media, partnering with the Internal Communications team.
      • Establish and facilitate global Employee Resource Networks (ERNs).
      • Coordinate and plan a full range of special programs and events.

    • External Engagement

      • Facilitate supplier diversity by partnering with Procurement
      • Partner with Marketing teams on customer engagement by sponsoring diversity focused sessions at trade shows
      • Partner with Watermark (Xylem’s corporate citizenship program) leaders.
      • Develop and execute on communications, including; social media, partnering with PR and the External Communications team.
      • Conduct ongoing research on best practices and recommend strategies for continuous improvement.
      • Develop and maintain relationships with external professional organizations focused on improving diversity representation, inclusion and diverse supplier relationships within corporations.
      • Identify implicit bias in business processes and work together with compliance to recommend improvements.
      • Gather the latest external diversity statistics and maintain statistical data on diversity within the organization.
      • Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

    KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

    • Employee Resource Network Leaders
    • Xylem Senior Leadership Team
    • External Experts
    • Xylem employees

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • 8+ years of previous global D&I experience, including implementing disruptive D&I models, strategies and communications
    • Previous global experience designing and delivering D&I training programs across multiple audiences, locations and functions
    • Experience in crafting communications aimed at influencing individuals throughout all levels of a global company (C-Suite through individual contributors)
    • Previous experience using D&I data and insights to craft approaches and influence change
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Both strategic and tactical, with the willingness to design and implement a D&I roadmap
    • Collaborative approach
    • Strong Project Management skillset
    • Strong influencing and stakeholder development skills
    • Proven track record of problem solving, taking on entrepreneurial challenges and simplifying the complex
    • Deep passion for the D&I space and working relationships with external agencies or community groups
    • Excellent communications skills
    • Creative thinker
    • Resilient
    • Passion  for Diversity and Inclusion
    • Inclusive in approach
    • Ability to provide coaching and feedback to all levels of the organization and contribute to an inclusive culture
    • Cultural acuity
    • Business acumen
    • High level of appreciation for and ability to build crucial stakeholder relationships

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

    • Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment
    • Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

    • Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
    • Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

    EOE/FEMALES/MINORITIES/PROTECTED VETERANS/DISABLED