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Avanade Inc. Inclusion, Diversity, and Well-Being Project Specialist in Sao Paulo, Brazil
At Avanade we believe in making a genuine human impact in everything we do. We transform businesses, uncover ways technology can improve the way we work and live, and change the world for the better. We do this all through the power of our people and cutting-edge Microsoft technology. If you seek a company where your attitude and ambition are rewarded with opportunity, there’s no place better.
Come join us
As the Global Inclusion, Diversity and Well-being (I,D&W) Project Manager, you will lead global projects and commemorative events and will be accountable for the overall management, planning, and successful delivery to drive targeted outcomes. You will follow standard project management practices including gathering and defining project requirements, developing project plans, assessing budgets and schedules, and assembling cross-functional project teams, as well as removal or mitigation of roadblocks that may hinder project success.
Together we do what matters.
What you will do
Leading the project management in support of key strategic activities, such as Avanade’s I,D&W awards and Mental Health May, as well as external award submissions, and supporting the planning and execution of commemorative events in collaboration with the I,D&W team.
Co-ordinating the annual plan of activities at Global, Area and Regional levels, working closely with the EN Lead to ensure alignment with EN Activities.
Managing the I,D&W team budget, keeping track of allocations, expenditure and requirements
Managing vendor relationships including supplier onboarding and invoicing
Researching and developing topics to support the I,D&W team with content for workshops, newsletters, internal sites and channels
Identifying mechanisms to measure and share the impact of I,D&W initiatives, including the use of analytics and employee survey data.
Owning the benchmark strategy and execution, including collating and submitting information for various I,D&W related benchmarks
Skills and experiences
A passion for I,D&W topics, with a keen interest in research and development of materials
Strong analytical ability, including data analysis and manipulation (e.g., PowerBI, Excel pivot tables and formulas), ability to translate metrics, research, and trends into strategy and improvement opportunities.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and lead through ambiguity.
Experience working in a fast-changing industry (e.g., consulting, high-tech) is preferred.
Experience delivering work in a global, matrixed organization or multi-national or multi-cultural experience is preferred.
About you
Characteristics that demonstrate success for this role:
Highly effective and fluent English communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas, concepts, and proposals to engage colleagues at all levels.
Excellent project and event management skills, with experience organizing large events.
Strong attention to detail and focus on execution, with proven ability at delivering on commitments.
Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders across the business and with external partners.
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade:
Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you
Find out more about some of our Employee Benefits:
Meal or food voucher;
Multibenefits card up to Senior Consultant;
Medical and dental insurance;
NAV: online platform for health care;
Certifications and training;
Life insurance;
Private pension;
Avababy: pregnancy monitoring and kit for new Avanade fathers and mothers;
Participation in the company's results;
Gympass;
Childcare assistance;
Career Advisor - Career mentoring;
Birthday off policy for your birthday and children up to 12 years old;
Wellbeing sessions;
For managerial or higher roles - Corporate vehicle, parking and fuel assistance.
A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!
We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees.
Visit our Inclusion and Diversity page - [1] https://www.avanade.com/en/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity
Create a future for our people that focuses on:
• Expanding your thinking • Experimenting courageously • Learning and pivoting
Inspire greatness in our people by:
• Empowering every voice • Encouraging boldness • Celebrating progress
Accelerate the impact of our people by:
• Amazing the client • Prioritizing what matters • Acting as one
Learn more
To learn more about Avanade check out these links:
Linkedin - [2] https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanade/mycompany/
Inside Avanade Blog - [3] https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade
Avanade Careers - [4] https://www.avanade.com/en/career/search-jobs?keyword=72497
References
Visible links
https://www.avanade.com/en/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity
https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanade/mycompany/
https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade
https://www.avanade.com/en/career/search-jobs?keyword=72497