Industry: Global Enterprise Technology | Digital Platforms | Workforce Strategy & Inclusive Growth
Location: Hybrid – U.S. (Global Workforce Scope)
Executive Level: C-Suite
Compensation Package: $365,000 – $415,000 (Base + Executive Bonus + Long-Term Incentives)
About the Role
In today’s global enterprises, diversity, equity, and inclusion are not values statements; they are business imperatives that shape performance, innovation, risk management, and long-term competitiveness. We are seeking a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) to lead and institutionalize a comprehensive, enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion strategy across a complex, multinational organization operating at scale.
This role is designed for a senior executive who understands how to move beyond programs and symbolism to systems, accountability, and measurable outcomes. The Chief Diversity Officer will define how diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are embedded into leadership expectations, talent systems, workforce policies, decision frameworks, and organizational culture.
As a member of the executive leadership team, the CDO will partner closely with the CEO, Board, CHRO, and business leaders to align DEI strategy with enterprise priorities such as digital transformation, workforce evolution, global expansion, and sustainable growth. You will ensure that inclusion is not siloed but integrated into how leaders hire, promote, reward, and lead at every level.
This is not an advisory role. It is a mandate to build diversity and inclusion as a durable enterprise capability, one that strengthens leadership pipelines, mitigates workforce risk, improves engagement, and reinforces the organization’s reputation as an employer and partner of choice.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Define and lead the enterprise diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging strategy aligned with corporate goals and workforce strategy.
- Embed DEI principles into talent acquisition, development, performance management, succession planning, and leadership evaluation.
- Establish enterprise governance, accountability models, and metrics to track representation, equity, engagement, and progression.
- Partner with executive leadership to integrate inclusive leadership behaviors into management standards and operating models.
- Oversee global employee resource groups (ERGs), inclusion councils, and engagement initiatives with clear outcomes and governance.
- Lead pay equity, workforce equity, and policy assessments; drive remediation where gaps exist.
- Advise leadership on sensitive workforce, cultural, and inclusion-related risks.
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure alignment with regulatory, ethical, and ESG expectations.
- Drive enterprise education and capability-building initiatives focused on inclusion, bias mitigation, and cultural effectiveness.
- Represent the organization externally with industry groups, partners, and stakeholders on DEI matters.
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- 15+ years of senior leadership experience in diversity & inclusion, human capital strategy, organizational development, or related disciplines.
- Proven success leading enterprise-wide DEI initiatives within large, complex, global organizations.
- Strong command of workforce analytics, talent systems, and change management methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to influence C-suite leaders and Boards on high-impact, sensitive topics.
- Experience aligning DEI strategy with business performance, risk management, and long-term growth.
- Deep understanding of policy governance, compliance considerations, and ethical leadership.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
- Executive presence with high credibility, integrity, and sound judgment.
- Strategic thinker who connects inclusion directly to enterprise outcomes.
- Highly empathetic leader with strong listening, influencing, and advisory skills.
- Data-driven and outcomes-focused rather than program-centric.
- Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and competing stakeholder expectations.
- Exceptional communicator capable of engaging executives, employees, and external audiences.
Strategic Support
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board, and executive leadership on diversity, inclusion, and workforce risk.
- Support long-term workforce planning, leadership pipeline development, and culture evolution.
- Partner with Strategy, Transformation, and HR leaders on enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Enable alignment between DEI priorities, ESG commitments, and corporate reputation.
- Support M&A integration, global expansion, and organizational change through inclusive practices.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid executive work environment with global reach and influence.
- Regular engagement with executive leadership, board committees, and senior external stakeholders.
- Periodic domestic and international travel for leadership forums, planning sessions, and stakeholder engagement.
- High-visibility role with enterprise-wide impact on culture, talent, and reputation.
Job Function
- Enterprise Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership
- Inclusive Culture & Leadership Transformation
- Workforce Equity & Talent Enablement
- DEI Governance, Metrics & Accountability
- Organizational Effectiveness & Engagement
- Ethical Leadership & Cultural Risk Management
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $365,000 – $415,000
- Executive Annual Bonus Program
- Long-Term Incentive Plan (Equity / Performance-Based Awards)
- Comprehensive Executive Health Benefits
- 401(k) with Competitive Company Match
- Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
- Wellness, Mental Health & Family Support Programs
- Generous Executive PTO & Holiday Package
Why Join Us
- Lead diversity and inclusion at the highest level of a global enterprise.
- Shape how leadership, culture, and talent systems evolve at scale.
- Partner directly with the CEO and Board on enterprise-critical priorities.
- Build a DEI capability that drives performance, trust, and long-term value.
- Leave a lasting legacy on workforce equity, leadership strength, and organizational culture.
