Job Description

At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing - delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge. Over 12,000 employees working in 34 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 160 countries. For more than 70 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.

Reporting into the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), the Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager will partner across the firm to drive execution of Diversity and Inclusion strategy and manage implementation. Position is responsible for assisting in the designing and delivering of tailored solutions in alignment with Franklin Templeton's D&I strategic framework to attract, recruit, develop and retain an inclusive and diverse workforce and workplace. This work will also include advocacy, governance, and strategic program delivery for our Business Resource Groups (BRGs) and support of the Diversity & Inclusion Executive Council and specialized investment managers.

In partnership with the CDO, the incumbent will assess ongoing organizational needs, analyze and interpret data and trends to recommend and develop programs and initiatives that contribute to the building of a diverse and inclusive organization, enabling firm's mission and vision.

The successful candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of and experience with core diversity, equity and inclusion concepts, and ability to develop collaborative relationships with various stakeholders to co-create content and align on solutions.

What is the Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager responsible for?

* Overall project management of D&I programs and initiatives, including the development of project plans, deliverables, and timelines for execution.
* Develop and manage D&I programs and events ensuring alignment with global D&I strategy; implement and report on metrics to measure effectiveness (i.e. firm-wide events, leader roundtables, internal D&I assessments, BRG leadership events).
* Manage the governance, operation, and tactics to expand Business Resource Groups (BRGs). Cultivate, educate, and support BRG Executive Sponsors.
* Manage and lead completion of benchmarking surveys and award submissions. Partner with Social, Corporate and HR Communications to promote. Contribute to diversity publications, D&I media inquiries, requests for proposals (RFP) and due diligence responses as appropriate.
* Coordinate with various D&I stakeholders to maintain global diversity calendar (Days of Acknowledgement, key actions, promotions, and deliverables).
* Support the establishment and maintenance of a centralized repository of D&I tools, metrics, resources, intranet site, external(retail/distribution) website content, and offerings to enable strategy execution.
* Design specific corporate campaigns to drive awareness and engagement on D&I strategy pillars. Identify tools and build collateral materials to support.
* Consult with managers and HR business partners to utilize global D&I strategic framework to create and track tailored initiatives and solutions based on FT line of business, corporate functional areas and/or country specific needs.
* Deploy D&I curriculum across the firm (including facilitating training sessions as needed) aligning with existing FT leadership and development programs. Create learning materials, toolkits and resources to drive inclusive behaviors and reduce bias.
* Lead in the creation and maintenance of strategic, creative, and programmatic D&I communications. Partner with HR, Communications and Marketing team to consistently report and highlight D&I initiatives (intranet, corporate website, and PR platforms).
* Prepare presentations, summarize talking points for key stakeholders and other materials about FT D&I efforts, including prep for spokespeople.
* Partner with Global Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to drive adoption and grow diversity recruiting programs for underrepresented groups and ensure an inclusive candidate experience.
* Lead strategic outreach with diverse community organizations in partnership with Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy.
* Conduct internal and external benchmarking and network within the D&I practitioner community to obtain and consistently communicate relevant best practices, trends, and regulatory updates.
* Partner with Procurement team to evolve Supplier Diversity program.
* Other duties as assigned, including some administrative tasks in coordination of meetings and events.



What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

Education & Experience:

* BA/BS Degree in human resources, organizational development, business management, political science or related degree
* 5-7 years of professional work experience and project management experience
* 3-5 years designing, driving and supporting D&I programs and initiatives in corporate environment
* Experience leading functional teams or projects
* Experience as D&I practitioner preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

* Strong analytical skills, knowledgeinformation with discretion
* Proven successful project management and organizational skills
* Skilled facilitator, able to navigate tough conversations with a senior audience
* Strong communication, writing and presentation skills
* Strong influencing skills with ability to motivate employees and peer groups with ability to collaborate across multiple geographies and cultures
* Bilingual in Spanish a plus
* Ability to travel up to 10-15% of time as needed

What makes Franklin Templeton unique?

In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards--the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.

Highlights of our benefits include:

* Three weeks paid time off the first year
* Medical, dental and vision insurance
* 401(k) Retirement Plan with 75% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
* Employee Stock Investment Program
* Tuition Assistance Program
* Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
* Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
* Onsite cafeteria*

*Only applicable at certain locations

We believe that being a good corporate citizen is good business. To us, corporate citizenship means being accountable, serving our clients, being an employer of choice, managing our environmental impact, and supporting our communities. An emphasis on corporate citizenship is embedded in our culture and values, and is an important element of how we achieve success.

We are also committed to your learning and development with resources focused around Experience, Exposure, and Education, to help you achieve your professional development goals. Take some time to, meet some of our people, and see what it means to say, I AM Franklin Templeton.

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. We invite you to visit us at http://www.franklintempletoncareers.com/ to learn more about our company and our career opportunities.

Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for, or apply for, one of our positions please send an email to accommodations@FranklinTempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting and the job title and job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only requests for accommodations will receive a response.

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