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Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion

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Abbott Laboratories

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    People, HR & Administration

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years in D&I strategy, global business influence, and change leadership. Strong communication skills, business acumen, and a proactive, high-energy approach are essential. Bachelor’s degree required.
  • You will engage employee networks, organize events, implement D&I strategies, assess network activities, partner with HR, collaborate on training, and develop communication processes for D&I initiatives.

Requirements

  • 10+ years’ experience interfacing, influencing, and driving strategy with global business and HR leaders.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute D&I strategy planning with global business goals to deliver measurable results.
  • Experience in leading break-through change in a global, complex, matrixed environment. International experience is required.
  • A self-aware, dynamic leader with outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • A high energy leader who can think strategically, as well as operationally “roll up their sleeves” to achieve tangible results.
  • The ability to take something BIG and break it down into achievable component parts with short term benefits while in alignment with the long-term vision.
  • Highly developed business acumen, agility and problem-solving ability.
  • Professional and personal presence that inspires respect and credibility from senior executive leadership, internal and external stakeholders.
  • A proactive self-starter who instinctively seeks out and thrives on accountability for new challenges.
  • Conveys a sense of pride, passion, and excitement. Demonstrates a strong desire to accomplish tangible results. Instills a sense of team spirit among peers and team groups. Maintains a realistic perspective, balanced with high energy and strong positive thinking.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

  • Engage Employee Networks, sponsors and chairs on regular basis and drive strategic outcomes supporting Abbott D&I strategy.
  • Organize and execute large network events.
  • Implement and effectively communicate the D&I global strategy and detailed plans of long term and of short-term achievable goals with each network.
  • Assess and guide networks on activities in support of business outcomes.
  • Partner with Business Human Resources organization in the implementation of activities related to the employee networks.
  • Collaborate across Talent and Development organization to address training, recruiting, on-boarding, and strategic outreach programs related to D&I.
  • Develop and deploy effective communications processes to enable the employee networks to share and amplify the work on D&I priorities.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion?

The primary responsibility of the Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion is to drive and deliver employee network governance and outcomes to support Abbott’s growth and achieve the Company’s diversity and inclusion vision.

What are the main accountabilities of this role?

The main accountabilities include engaging employee networks, establishing partnerships with cross-functional resources, and developing effective communication processes related to diversity and inclusion priorities.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Required qualifications include 10+ years of experience interfacing with global business and HR leaders, demonstrated ability to execute D&I strategies, international experience, and a Bachelor's degree.

What type of experience is beneficial for applicants?

Beneficial experience includes leading breakthrough change in a global, complex, matrixed environment and executing D&I strategy planning with global business goals.

What leadership qualities are sought in candidates for this role?

Candidates should be self-aware, dynamic leaders with outstanding communication skills, high energy, strategic thinking abilities, and a proactive attitude toward accountability.

Is there support for career development at Abbott?

Yes, Abbott offers career development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, a student debt program, and the chance to grow within an international company.

What benefits does Abbott provide to its employees?

Abbott provides free medical coverage, an excellent retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and recognition as a great place to work, among other benefits.

Is there a specific location where this position is based?

Yes, this position works out of Abbott's corporate headquarters in Abbott Park.

What is the salary range for this position?

The base pay for this position is $125,300.00 – $250,700.00, with potential variations based on specific locations.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

Abbott is committed to employee diversity and is recognized as one of the best places to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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Abbott Laboratories

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Abbott, we’re dedicated to helping people live more fully, in everything we do. We’re creating the future of healthcare through life-changing technologies that make you healthier and stronger, quickly identify when you have a medical need, and treat conditions to help you get back to doing what you love. With headquarters in north suburban Chicago, Abbott serves people in more than 160 countries with leading medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products and branded generic medicines. More than 115,000 of us are helping millions of people to live better and healthier, every day around the world. Our employees do work that matters as part of a global community that supports them with career development opportunities and locally competitive benefits. Mission: We help people live better and healthier with our life-changing technologies. We're revolutionizing health with the most personal technologies, empowering people with the data and knowledge they need to help them live longer and better.