Learning Program Manager

Wintrust Financial Corporation•Rosemont, IL

2d•$71,000 - $92,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing and managing programs designed to enhance and promote the One Wintrust Diversity & Inclusion Roadmap and other related initiatives. Emphasis would be on developing and managing programs that target Wintrust team members across the enterprise, with a particular emphasis on initiatives targeting protected categories and managers. The role reports directly to the Leadership Development Director, with expectations for close alignment and collaboration with the Chief Diversity Officer and HR Community, including CHRO and Centers of Expertise, as well as effectively partnering with other key stakeholder groups to ensure sound execution, visibility, and engagement. The successful candidate will be an innovative, self-starter with an ability to manage individual programs and managing strategic partnerships aimed at advancing human capital objectives.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of experience coordinating workforce diversity and inclusion programs or initiatives (corporate-wide experience is a plus), program management concepts, or professional development concepts
Depth of knowledge in diversity and inclusion practices, trends, analysis and tracking
Excellent oral presentation and written communications skills with ability to establish productive working relationships at all levels of the organization, and across all business units
Ability to operate in a self-directed manner, manage multiple priorities, and work in a decentralized and fast-paced environment. As well as possess critical thinking, strategic planning, and SMART goal-setting skill
Willing to travel within enterprise footprint including outside of the core operating region of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan (approximately 15%)
Must have solid technical ability
Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Publisher).

Nice To Haves

Financial services or banking industry experience is a plus
Certifications or professional education in diversity and inclusion practices is preferred
Certifications in performance coaching, inclusion-related assessment instruments, professional development or other self-assessment instruments are ideal
Experience with WebEx preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements innovative inclusion practices, programs and initiatives aligned with strategies set forth by the Leadership Development Director and others.
Integrate programs and initiatives with business resource group planning.
Partners with Talent Management , Diversity & Inclusion, Business Unit Leader, Learning & Development and Talent Acquisition on multiple program initiatives
Develop a measurement methodology to track and monitor the effectiveness of diversity programs and initiatives, including; supplying input to best-in-class applications; and producing materials for recurring progress reporting (i.e., Board of Directors reporting, business unit reviews, etc.)
Occasionally joins Talent Acquisition to represent Wintrust at high-visibility staffing events, such as campus visits, career fairs, diversity staffing symposiums, etc.
May participate in Wintrust-affiliated events which may include off-hours scheduling to support company community engagement initiatives.
Maintains currency on industry developments regarding advancing diversity, fostering inclusion, and addressing inter leadership, corporate education, and financial services topics.