Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, Employee Resource Group (ERG) Strategy Lead Job Listing at Mastercard in Purchase, NY (Job ID R-234911)

Description

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, Employee Resource Group (ERG) Strategy Lead Overview:

Mastercard operates the world's fastest payment processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. Every day, everywhere, we use our technology and expertise to make payments safe, simple and smart. We know safety and security are the top priorities of our customers, cardholders and partners, so we won't stand still in developing new and better ways to keep payments safe. Through our vision - a World Beyond Cash™ - we are advancing global social sustainability by giving people around the world greater access to the financial system, which, in turn, provides a larger and more diverse group of engaged contributors and participants.

About the Role:

The Vice President, ERG Strategy Lead will oversee the governance and operationalization of Mastercard's new Employee Resource Group (ERG) model. Reporting to our Chief Inclusion Officer, this role will collaborate with Communications, HR, Legal, and leadership to enhance ERG impact and alignment with inclusion goals. In 2024, we are evolving the ERG model to introduce Global and Regional councils to support their success.

Role:

Primary Responsibilities:
• Governance and Organization:
o Coordinate the Global ERG Council and Geography ERG Committees to drive alignment on priorities and action planning.
o Guide local Communities and ERG structures – including their focus areas and governance.
o Manage the central funding process for ERGs, ensuring equitable resource access.
o Track ERG success metrics and alignment with DEI goals.
• People:
o Oversee leadership succession planning and capacity building throughout the ERG model.
o Promote collaboration among ERG communities to foster a culture of belonging.
o Provide coaching and training for ERG leaders.
• Connections & Partners:
o Partner with the ERG Communications Lead on standardized event planning and communication.
o Strengthen connections with key partners in HR and Communications.
Additional Accountabilities:
• Act as a business partner and internal advisor.
• Motivate and inspire others.
• Adapt to changing environments with a global mindset.
• May work on other DEI priorities as required.
• Promote an ethical working environment.

All About You:
Skills/Experience:
• Experience leading large-scale diversity and inclusion initiatives, preferably within ERGs.
• Strong understanding of global and local inclusion strategies.
• Program management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a knack for engaging diverse audiences.
• Proven coaching, mentoring, and facilitating abilities.
• Change agent for fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
Education:
• BA or MBA preferred; relevant certifications in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are a plus. Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays, 401k with a best-in-class company match, deferred compensation for eligible roles, fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities, eligibility for tuition reimbursement, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.

Pay Ranges

Purchase, New York: $194,000 - $311,000 USD Atlanta, Georgia: $169,000 - $270,000 USD Miami, Florida: $169,000 - $270,000 USD O'Fallon, Missouri: $169,000 - $270,000 USD

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