Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Remote)

 

Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.  

Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology?

 

Come Join Us!

Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

 

About the Role:

Trace3 exists to lift the lives of our people, partners, clients, and communities. To that end, the Director of DEI will serve as a strategic partner responsible for expanding on and developing a modern and forward-looking DEI strategy, including creating comprehensive programs and action plans to accomplish DEI goals. This new role will report to the SVP, People & Organizational Health, and will work with leadership to drive a culture where differences are celebrated and leveraged to drive better business outcomes. Will require a leader who quickly builds and manages relationships and brings an enthusiastic fresh perspective as they help influence change across Trace3.

 

What You’ll Do:

• In partnership with leadership, will develop a comprehensive DEI vision for Trace3, including a multi-year strategy, goals, meaningful short and long-term KPI’s, and action plans to improve the diversity of our workforce and inclusive culture.
• Collaborate and work closely with Cisco to connect DEI initiatives between the two organizations and leverage Cisco’s African American Partner Community (AACPC) to source talent and delivery capabilities when appropriate.
• Meet quarterly with Cisco to review progress on Trace3’s & Cisco’s DEI initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor programs that promote DEI within the company with a focus on attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workplace.
• Develop employee and manager development/education around diversity, equity, and inclusion and monitor, advise and build action plans related to key DEI metrics.
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition and Cisco to further enhance Trace3’s diversity recruiting strategy to build a pipeline of diverse candidates.
• Collaborates with Services Operations and Cisco to establish key diverse technology consulting and services delivery partners to leverage for client projects when needed.
• Partners with our internal ESG and Partner Management team to build strong partnerships within our industry to ensure a sustainable future and improve the communities in which we live.
• Consult with functional leaders across the organization to build on DEI goals in governance, leadership pipeline, awards, and recognition.
• Report and consults senior leadership on metrics for DEI programs and services to measure impact for underrepresented groups at Trace3.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Corporate Communications, and other executive leadership team members to ensure that internal, and external messaging promotes transparency and reflects our commitment to DEI.