Manager, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - Business Resource Group (BRG)

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Location

This role will be based in Wayzata, Minnesota or Wichita, Kansas tied to a Cargill location. 

Job Purpose and Impact

Are you an inspiring leader who is passionate about advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeking to make an outsized impact in a global organization?  If so, consider this unique opportunity to join the Cargill Global DEI CoE!

The Manager, Global DEI - BRG will inspire and lead Cargill’s eight current BRGs, 16 BRG leaders, and close to 20,000 members. Reporting to the Chief DEI Officer, this role will partner with BRG leaders to develop and deploy strategic and impactful annual programming aligned with Cargill’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy. As BRGs are open to all employees, you will have global responsibility requiring frequent interaction and communication across all levels of the organization to champion key talent and culture initiatives. You will be responsible for transforming our BRGs to deliver extraordinary impact and drive sustainable change in our workforce, workplace, and marketplace.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide advanced knowledge, insights, and thought leadership to influence and operationalize the global BRG strategy in support of the global DEI strategy.
• Develop and execute BRG governance, structure, practices, programs, and tools to strengthen BRGs and diversity, equity, and inclusion across the enterprise. 
• Collaborate with, inspire, and influence BRG leaders and other key stakeholders on diversity, equity, and inclusion to create impact.
• Provide strategic and tactical guidance and role clarity to the BRG leaders, members, executive champions, sponsors, and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as the BRG subject matter expert to develop actionable solutions to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
• Maintain a strong awareness of global issues and be an expert on BRG trends related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Act as a voice of the diversity, equity, and inclusion center of expertise to the enterprise.
• Provide expert thought leadership in your field and work with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems. You may provide direction to supporting team members and be a strategic contributor.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience as noted below
• Six years of experience leading global teams and developing and operationalizing various processes and practices 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience leading multiple employee/business resource groups in a large, global organization
• Working knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Prior experience leading large organization transformation or cultural change efforts
• Programming and Project Planning - ability to manage a portfolio of projects
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to derive insights that drive decisions
• Strong Communication and Presentation Skills across all levels of the organization
• Inspirational and influential leadership without authority
• Ability to establish, develop, and sustain effective relationships with members of diverse populations

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

 

Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.