Sr DEI Program Manager

Old National Bank has been serving clients and communities since 1834. With $48 billion in total assets, we are a regional powerhouse deeply rooted in the communities we serve. As a trusted partner, we thrive on helping our clients achieve their goals and dreams, and we are committed to social responsibility and investing in our communities through volunteering and charitable giving.

Our team members are our greatest asset, and we continually invest in their growth and development. We offer a variety of Impact Network Groups led by team members who are passionate about driving engagement, creating awareness of diverse backgrounds and experiences, and building inclusion across the organization.

We are currently seeking a DEI Senior Program Manager This position will report to the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, this role is an integral part of the DEI team efforts to design and integrate a company-wide DEI strategy that aligns with the core vision, mission and values of the company.  Key areas of focus include, but are not limited to, talent acquisition & career mobility, learning and development, workplace culture, community engagement, team member engagement and governance. The Senior Program Manager will work closely with the entire DEI team, members of the Human Resource team, and other groups as required to ensure integration of DEI principles into every facet of company processes and practices, execute on strategic priorities and drive successful outcomes. 

The ideal candidate is an agile, self-starter who thrives in an evolving and growth environment, is a continuous learner and thought leader who is passionate about DEI, and is proficient at designing, building and executing end to end programs and processes. With broad knowledge of DEI principles and practices, and a bias for action and execution, the ideal candidate excels in building and influencing cross-functional, collaborative relationships to drive results. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, related field or commensurate work experience
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, DEI or Program / Project management

Collaborative & Cross Functional Leadership 

Work across functions, teams and with external partners (primarily Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Team Member networks and community groups) to support integration and execution of DEI strategies into enterprise and business processes and procedures.

Influence & Change Management

Effectively utilize change management strategies at all levels of the organization through influence of peers and leaders to introduce and integrate new concepts and ideas into existing culture.

Presentation Development & Delivery

Strong communications and interpersonal skills demonstrated through clear and concise oral and written presentations, speaking opportunities and content development.

Organization & Time Management

Manage details and logistics of multiple projects and programs with demonstrated ability to prioritize and remain flexible to meet evolving needs of the organization. 

Cultural Agility

Adaptable to various levels of leadership and work styles to drive effective outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program / Project Management

• Coordinate, implement and manage key strategic DEI programs and initiatives to drive talent acquisition, learning and development strategies, an inclusive workplace, community and client engagement, and brand management goals across multiple geographies.
• Active review and systemic integration of DEI strategies into business policies, practices, and procedures.

Work closely with Chief DEI Officer to develop and oversee governance and operations of strategic working groups and/or councils to imbed DEI strategy in the lines of business.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Drive development and communication of key diversity metrics through analysis of workforce data tools, building scorecards and dashboards, etc., to identify gaps and measure success of DEI programs and efforts.
• Benchmark and leverage best practices in DEI to build effective programs and processes.

Own integration of DEI principles into internal and external surveys, track and communicate results, and develop and execute action plans. 

Communications

• Collaborate with Corporate Communications to develop and provide relevant content for internal and external DEI messaging (employee communications, intranet, and internet pages, etc.).
• Support external corporate social responsibility reporting in annual reports, proxy statements or external marketing reports.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Support submission, monitoring and tracking of Affirmative Action Plans and actions, and other regulatory and compliance reporting as required.
• Actively monitors and stays abreast of regulatory and compliance matters related to diversity and equity inclusion.

Old National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer focused on fostering an inclusive workplace and committed to hiring a workforce comprised of diverse backgrounds, cultures and thinking styles. 

As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have an agreement signed by the Director of Talent Acquisition, SVP, to fill a specific position.

Our culture is firmly rooted in our core values.

We are optimistic. We are collaborative. We are inclusive. We are agile. We are ethical.  We are Old National Bank. Join our team!