Inclusion, Diversity, and Well-Being Project Specialist

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Together we do what matters.

Skills and experiences

A passion for I,D&W topics, with a keen interest in research and development of materials
Strong analytical ability, including data analysis and manipulation (e.g., PowerBI, Excel pivot tables and formulas), ability to translate metrics, research, and trends into strategy and improvement opportunities.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and lead through ambiguity.
Experience working in a fast-changing industry (e.g., consulting, high-tech) is preferred.
Experience delivering work in a global, matrixed organization or multi-national or multi-cultural experience is preferred.

About you

Characteristics that demonstrate success for this role:

Highly effective and fluent English communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas, concepts, and proposals to engage colleagues at all levels.
Excellent project and event management skills, with experience organizing large events.
Strong attention to detail and focus on execution, with proven ability at delivering on commitments.
Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders across the business and with external partners.

What you'll do

Leading the project management in support of key strategic activities, such as Avanade's I,D&W awards and Mental Health May, as well as external award submissions, and supporting the planning and execution of commemorative events in collaboration with the I,D&W team.
Co-ordinating the annual plan of activities at Global, Area and Regional levels, working closely with the EN Lead to ensure alignment with EN Activities.
Managing the I,D&W team budget, keeping track of allocations, expenditure and requirements
Managing vendor relationships including supplier onboarding and invoicing
Researching and developing topics to support the I,D&W team with content for workshops, newsletters, internal sites and channels
Identifying mechanisms to measure and share the impact of I,D&W initiatives, including the use of analytics and employee survey data.
Owning the benchmark strategy and execution, including collating and submitting information for various I,D&W related benchmarks

Learn more

Human Resources is part of our Corporate Functions team. To learn more, check out these videos:

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Enjoy your career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade

Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

A great place to work

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look!

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees.

Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.

Create a future for our people that focuses on

• Expanding your thinking
•Experimenting courageously
•Learning and pivoting

Inspire greatness in our people by

• Empowering every voice
•Encouraging boldness
•Celebrating progress

Accelerate the impact of our people by

• Amazing the client
•Prioritizing what matters
•Acting as one