Program Lead - Corporate Engagement & Inclusion

PIMCO•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

The Corporate Engagement & Inclusion, Program Lead will champion inclusion initiatives by executing a diverse range of projects in partnership with global stakeholders, including Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). This includes providing thought leadership to develop and track engagement and inclusion programs, managing event logistics and operations, and responding to client inquiries. The role requires exceptional analytical and project management skills to identify trends and insights that inform strategy, as well as strong collaboration abilities to integrate inclusion best practices into business processes and programs. With a focus on maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism, Program Lead will ensure that all initiatives are executed with integrity, fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute. In parallel, this role will also partner to advance PIMCO's commitment to environmental stewardship by contributing to manage regulatory compliance and risk, as well as to data analysis and collection of metrics such as energy consumption and waste reduction. The Program Lead will also help manage external relationships with industry partnerships and internal senior stakeholders.

Requirements

5+ years of related experience, with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful initiatives.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in related fields (e.g., psychology, business administration)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data analysis and reporting.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Exceptional collaboration skills, effective at gathering and synthesizing information from multiple parties, with ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize while meeting rigorous deadlines.
Demonstrated experience with relationship management and successfully partnering with multiple senior stakeholders.
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in an inclusive environment.
High level of integrity; ability to manage confidential information ethically, professionally, and appropriately
Highly professional manner, with the ability to interact with employees of all levels of experience and seniority, across the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in thoughtfully planning the content and planning for virtual, mid, and large-scale events, with focus on detail orientation with strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Exhibits intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness to better understand issues and topics at hand and uses this information to present thoughtful innovative ideas.
Affinity for technology, proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of , Service Now and Responsive

Responsibilities

Strategy Development and Program Execution: Execute on a broad range of projects and programs directly and in partnership with global stakeholders, including Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Thought Leadership: Provide thought leadership to help develop, coordinate, track, and report on Inclusion and ERG programs, focusing on project management and delivery.
Communications: Partner with marketing and corporate communications to develop internal and external communications that contribute to attract and retain top talent.
Event Management: Assist in development, execution, and operations related to internal and external events.
Client Engagement: Manage and respond to I&D-related client inquiries and questionnaires, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
Data Collection and Analysis: Collect, format, and support analysis of data to identify trends, insights, and gaps to inform strategy and relevant programming.
Collaboration: Work with HR teams to ensure inclusion best practices are integrated into talent acquisition processes, talent development, and annual employee lifecycle practices.
Compliance, Monitoring and Reporting: Coordinate, track, and report on team activities and programs, maintaining organized files, trackers and archive.
Global Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with colleagues globally to support regional and local partnerships and programming.
Partnership Management: Manage relationships with external industry partners to share best practices and increase branding / exposure to clients. Complete due diligence on external partners.
Budget Management: Manage the budget, ensuring effective allocation of resourcing and tracking expenditures and collaborate with appropriate teams to review and finalize contracts, as well as process and track expenses.
Vendor Due Diligence: Review vendor due diligence questionnaires from corporate engagement perspective.
Strategy Development and Client Engagement: Implement core corporate sustainability strategy goals, including overseeing the planning and execution of programs such as updating client assets and managing and responding to client inquiries and questionnaires, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report on sustainability metrics, including energy consumption, waste reduction, and carbon footprint, to track progress for PIMCO Corporate Environmental Sustainability Statement.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal departments (legal and compliance, sustainable investing, etc..) and external partners to foster and understand corporate sustainability best practices.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability standards and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
Partnership Management: Manage relationships with external industry partners to share best practices and increase branding / exposure to clients as helpful.
Budget Management: Manage the budget for sustainability programs, ensuring effective allocation of resourcing and tracking expenditures.