Director, Global Inclusive Experiences & Strategy

Requisition Number: 151366

Position Title: Director, D&I and CSR

External Description:

Director, Global Inclusive Experiences & Strategy

 

Location: Europe/APAC

 

At EA, we thrive on outrageous thinking. It’s the fuel that inspires the best games in the world. We’re innovators and great storytellers. But it’s not just about amazing your peers - it’s about amazing yourself. Take risks. Collaborate with brilliant minds and dare to dream big. Together, we can change the way millions play every day.

 

EA was founded over 35 years ago by individuals with a deep passion for making games. Many things have changed over the years as the gaming industry—and the company—has expanded immensely, but we are still driven by the same passion for developing, publishing and distributing the world’s best games. Our history has been one of great success, and our future looks even brighter. Gaming has come a long way from Pac-Man and Space Invaders to modern EA favorites like Battlefield, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Battlefront, Dead Space, FIFA, Madden, Need for Speed and the world’s most successful game franchise, The Sims. Fueled by our talented people at locations across the globe we are united in our passion to continue shaping the future of interactive entertainment. Together we can make a difference.

 

EA’s vision: We strive to be the world’s greatest games company

 

EA’s mission: We exist to inspire the world to play

 

Why this is a good position for you

 

The Director, Global Inclusive Experiences & Strategy will collaborate with HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition to adapt the global strategy and lead the creation and implementation of the supporting regional approach for hiring, engaging, developing and retaining extraordinary talent while fostering a culture of belonging in EMEA and APAC regions.  The Director will also drive regional diversity and corporate social responsibility outreach initiatives and programs in close partnership with the business, ensuring enterprise focus on key priorities. Outreach represents EA’s commitment to corporate social responsibility through employee and player engagement with charitable organizations. EA is committed to creating an inclusive, belonging culture for employees and creating a diverse workforce today and in the future that can best serve our global community of players.  In this senior level I&D practitioner role, you will:

• Engage and influence C-staff executives
• Consult and Create innovative solutions to culture, community and representation strategies
• Develop an integrated approach to leverage employee resource groups in strategy implementation
• Develop and implement global, local and functional strategy

 

 Job Remit or Expectations

• Evolve the diversity, inclusion and outreach strategy to propel EA into an industry leading position for workforce diversity, inclusion and CSR outreach aligned with overall business direction in Europe and APAC regions
• Cultivate the mindset and capabilities of local leaders to foster an inclusive culture through learning initiatives, including unconscious bias and cross-cultural communication
• Leverage EA’s employee resource groups, Inclusion Champions and Outreach Ambassadors in region to increase employee engagement and business impact
• Develop key external partnerships to create access to diverse talent today and in the future through long-lead partnerships with EA Play to Learn with primary and secondary schools
• Advocate and drive EA partnerships with global philanthropic organizations, including United Nations He For She initiative, that furthers EA’s commitment to gender equality in the workplace
• Work with business leaders to foster diversity within their organizations through specific diversity plans that are aligned with their business objectives
• Collaborate with talent acquisition and talent development functions to embed diversity strategies into all programs and activities
• Partner with our Legal and Government Affairs teams on external events and legislation that has an impact on our employees and/or our business
• Partner with Corporate Communications to engage employees in our diversity, inclusion and outreach work internally and with external partners and players
• Travel to key site locations in Europe and Asia Pacific to partner with leadership and create and participate in immersive experiences to bring the Inclusion, Diversity & CSR strategy to life

Candidate Profile

 

The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, with executive presence and works effectively and efficiently with all functions. S/he has experience in successfully leading, building, and maintaining a global diversity and inclusion strategy, and has a demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level. S/he has a successful history of demonstrated involvement and leadership in philanthropic efforts on a global scale and understands how to measure the impact of these partnerships. S/he is an innovative leader with the ability to analyze data and lead cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.

 

For the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:

• Experience delivering strategic diversity initiatives across a global organization with business leader support
• Demonstrated success in developing and optimizing diversity related programs with metrics to inform decisions
• Be willing to experiment and implement new practices to evolve EA’s programs while embodying EA’s purpose and beliefs
• Ability to influence and drive action at all levels of the organization
• Uses strong communication, listening, and negotiation skills to deliver messages in a clear and compelling manner
• Ability to travel for immersive experiences and local engagement at key site locations in Europe and Asia Pacific
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelors Degree required.  Diversity Certification preferred.

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.