The opportunity
As a Diversity Equity & Inclusiveness (DEI) Assistant Director in the Strategic Operations team, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-faceted team focused on developing and implementing initiatives supporting the firm’s DEI initiatives and strategy. In this role, our people and leaders will look to you to help support and foster an inclusive culture that drives high performing teams. You will have the opportunity to grow your own career through your experiences, relationships and learning at the firm.

Your key responsibilities
• 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

Skills and attributes for success
• 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

To qualify for this role, you must have
• 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

Ideally, you will also have
• 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.