EY DEI Assistant Director - Strategic Operations Team 

United States, Alabama, Birmingham 

359761832

• Drive our Americas DEI strategy, and advise and collaborate with key stakeholders on Business Resource Group (BRG) framework initiatives in a consultative manner for select national and local BRG membership groups, including but not limited to: Pan Asian Professional Network, EY Muslim Community, EY Middle Eastern & North African Community
• Understand cultural nuances across populations and provide consultation, guidance and input to BRGs and other stakeholders
• Design DEI/BRG methodologies, create processes, and lead practices to enable strategic alignment and operational efficiency in alignment with our business function and in collaboration with other DEI/BRG consultants
• Implement all aspects of project management including: creates, develops, and manages scope, project plan, assets/deliverables and schedule for complex projects such as: DEI conferences, DEI surveys, DEI observance and Heritage Months
• Monitor and measure enterprise-wide progress and impact; analyze and interpret data and assist in providing insights to inform practice recommendations and program initiatives
• Lead and facilitate executive level meetings to enable DEI/BRG strategic approaches, deliver operational guidance and/or learning content.
• Develops executive level presentations and DEI related communications for all types of audiences

• Ability to understand strategy; provide consultation and translate to business needs
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Strong data analytics skillset with ability to analyze and interpret multiple data sets into executive level presentations
• Strong strategic operational mindset with a proven track record in driving both mega processes and focused initiatives from inception to execution
• Understanding of cultural nuances and ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, races, and religious practices
• Skills: Project Management, Communication, Interpersonal, Facilitation/Presentation, Technical

• Strategic planning, data analytical and project management skills
• Consultative skill set on change management processes, strategy implementation, communicating with leaders, DEI topics, HR or related business topics
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 8 years related experience working in diversity, equity and inclusion, human resources or an equivalent role

• Experience working within professional services
• Working knowledge around broad range of diversity and inclusiveness dimensions, concepts, thought leadership and industry trends

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.