Manager, I&D Strategic Initiatives

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We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to oversee, manage and progress a culture of Inclusion and Belonging with a strategic focus on the bank's (9) Enterprise Virtual Business Resource Groups as well as the 64 Regional Groups. While the work of the BRGs will be a significant focus, this leader will also have responsibility to support, engage and participate in progressing inclusion across the organization. This would include the bank's Project SEARCH program, volunteerism, Supplier Diversity and the groups efforts to support a diverse workforce; including neurodiverse and veteran candidates.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Manager I&D Strategic Initiatives supports the development and execution of an enterprise- wide strategy for inclusion and diversity. This role will champion an inclusive and culturally-competent work environment to better serve our employees and customers. This includes evolving and executing strategies for engaging a diverse and inclusive workforce. Ensures execution of inclusion and diversity initiatives which help the Bank meet its strategic goals and mission in partnership and under the mentorship and direction of the Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer (CIDO). This position will also connect with and represent the Bank in various external stakeholder partnerships.

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute on enterprise-wide strategies for inclusion and diversity, leveraging external research where necessary, while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and business objectives.
• Translate external and internal best practices to practical and sustainable actions across the Bank.
• Communicate with Bank senior leadership to share best practices, seek feedback and incorporate ideas to help execute strategies and initiatives to foster an inclusive and diverse culture.
• Support the CIDO in the development and implementation of "best in class" inclusion and diversity strategic initiatives, continuous improvement of existing initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams to integrate and embed inclusion and diversity practices.
• Build relationships with business partners to execute inclusion and diversity initiatives (e.g. Communications, Marketing, Learning and Development, Sourcing, Enterprise Workplace Solutions, Legal, CED and others).
• Assist the CIDO in elevating Fifth Third's reputation and brand of inclusion and diversity with external and internal stakeholders that fosters positive sentiment and recognition.
• Take on additional projects throughout the year as assigned by CIDO and drives change across the enterprise as needed.
• Under the leadership and direction of CIDO identify and help execute change management plans across the Bank as needed.
• Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise on inclusion and diversity related trainings, education and curriculum.
• Responsible for the management and reporting of enterprise budget allocated to specific inclusion and diversity initiatives and strategies.)
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Minimum 7 years of human resources, organizational behavior and/or diversity experience or a related discipline with the minimum of 5-7 years of relevant professional experience, 3-5 of which must be in the area of diversity and inclusion work within a corporation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Significant project and change management experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field required, advanced degree (Masters level) preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and execute tactics that support an organization-wide strategy.
• Strong organization, analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to think about business problems in new ways and the ability to clarify key issues in complex situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills as demonstrated in oral presentations and written reports are essential.
• Ability to define and manage expectations while leading multiple concurrent projects /programs.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.