DEI Program Management Leader, North America
DNV GL USA, INC.

Job Info

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Local Unit & Position Description

DNV and our industry partners remain committed to the fight for social justice and racial equity. To dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination and enact real change, we need continuous focus and action.

DNV North America is seeking a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Management Leader to join our team. This position will report directly to the Country Chair for North America.

This position can be remote from anywhere in the Continental U.S.

DNV's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is an ethical choice, a business decision, and a source of strength. DNV has employees from 116 nationalities working in 100 countries. We recruit the best people regardless of their background, and we see DEI within our workforce as a way of delivering excellence to our customers. We understand that well-managed diverse and inclusive teams can identify and capture more opportunities and manage more risks than homogenous teams. We are actively working to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our company.

What You'll do

The DEI Leader's primary role for North America, in alignment with overall corporate DEI strategies, is to create and lead programs, initiatives, and projects that promote a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring it is woven into practices, behaviors, and systems; and reflected throughout the organization in support of our purpose: "safeguard life, property and the environment".

• Leverage data and organizational assessment to identify opportunities for growth, promote adoption of inclusive practices, establish relevant metrics, and communicate insights and recommendations to Regional Leadership.
• Oversee the design and implementation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs and initiatives in alignment with corporate global strategies.
• Promote NA organizational and business unit awareness, commitment to and accountability for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives and work collaboratively on internal and external communications strategies that enrich DNV's culture and promote engagement.
• Provide direction, subject area expertise, education and training related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion topics to develop DE&I capability within the organization.
• Establish mechanisms to measure, track, analyze, and communicate the effectiveness of DEI initiatives, while identifying opportunities for further progress.
• Work collaboratively with Human Resources to integrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into employee recruitment, performance management, professional development, promotions and or career advancement, and retention strategies.
• Research current and future DE&I needs and trends, shaping business and competency development.
• Represent DNV overall through internal speaking events, public panels, and blogging.
• Manage multiple projects, supervise, and drive successful outcomes using project management best practices.
• Work in partnership with other functional areas to foster a comprehensive corporate approach to DE&I by recommending approaches to integrate DE&I into the company's daily operating environment and business operations. Assures the alignment and integration of these approaches with business and human resource strategies. Identify and leverage organizational intersections between DE&I and all organizational initiatives.
• Develop and implement a communications plan that keeps management and employees informed of progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Advises on external public image including speaking requests, award nominations, advertising, and sponsorships.
• Assist with the alignment of Supplier Diversity initiatives with overall targets.
• Lead the DE&I Program Office locally and provide advice and counsel to other areas of the DE&I infrastructure including but not limited to the Steering Committee and Business Resource Groups.
• Propose and support the implementation of policies and procedures that support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Position Qualifications

What is Required

• Bachelor's degree; Preferred Master's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration/Organizational Development, or closely related field
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience working within medium/large organizations in North America
• 3+ years of experience working in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) experience (full-time experience preferred, part-time experience will be considered)
• Program management and project management experience
• Preferred 3+ years of experience leading diverse teams and developing talent

• Direct experience integrating, leading, and facilitating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives with a demonstrated return on investment
• Shows a committed and proactive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to own personal development in this area
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills to guide, influence and motivate others
• Clear understanding of organizational dynamics and proficiency with project management skills and deployment of programs and initiatives
• Strong awareness of current trends, policies and legislation related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated expertise in the translation of vision into action and accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

**Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position**

How We Do It

We Care, We Dare, We Share

Our mission is to safeguard life, property and the environment. By joining us, you will work towards our meaningful vision: to make a global impact for a safe and sustainable future. DNV offers a congenial working environment, competitive salaries, and an exceptional benefits package. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and want you to bring your whole self to work each day. Read more here:

Diversity at DNV

Meet our Employees

About DNV

Careers in DNV

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights under the law, see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only, the range of starting pay for this role is $160,000-$250,000.

Please visit our website at www.dnv.com

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.

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