Global Culture & Engagement Program Manager; Disability Inclusion Program Lead
Listed on 2026-01-12
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HR/Recruitment
Talent Manager, HR Manager
Global Culture & Engagement Program Manager (Disability Inclusion Program Lead)
Our role is on-site with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
Who We Are:Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next.
We value varied backgrounds and succeed here. We manage work and personal needs flexibly, make bold moves together and drive positive impact.
We are seeking a passionate and driven Culture & Engagement Program Manager to lead our disability inclusion initiative in Japan – SEED. This program supports employment and development of people with disabilities, aligning with Japan’s legal requirements. The role will lead the end-to-end program management, serve as the central point of contact for all SEED-related activities, including strategic planning, recruitment, member development, and stakeholder engagement.
In addition to managing SEED, the role contributes to broader C&E global initiatives, working flexible hours as needed. This high‑impact role requires empathy, operational excellence, and cross‑functional leadership.
- Lead overall management of the SEED Service Center in Japan and design the basis of the organization and roles.
- Develop short, mid‑ and long‑term plans and policies for the SEED program aligned with business and legal requirements.
- Design and manage individual development plans for SEED members, including skills training and job placement.
- Support SEED members’ physical and mental well‑being through regular check‑ins and consultations.
- Maintain a safe, accessible, and inclusive working environment for SEED participants.
- Collaborate with HR and business units to create meaningful work opportunities for SEED members.
- Execute events such as New Employee Orientation, Family Day, MHS Festival, and inclusive job fairs.
- Adjust resources for SEED staff and coordinate roles with related departments (supervisors at deployment locations, occupational physicians, GW).
- Act as the responsible party for HPE’s disability accommodations and manage external relations.
- Act as People Leader for SEED members (attendance management, expense management, contract renewal, 1:1s, career support, rotations, labor relations) and respond to escalations.
- Lead recruitment efforts for people with disabilities to meet government requirements and maintain a healthy TM pipeline.
- Develop recruitment plans for new SEED members, conduct selection, and follow up onboarding.
- Coordinate onboarding, job interviews, and post‑offer support.
- Build strong relationships with external partners, NGOs, and government bodies focused on disability employment.
- Drive stakeholder alignment and commitment to the SEED program and broader C&E objectives.
- Facilitate collaboration across internal teams to identify and remove barriers to participation and development for SEED members.
- Explore and develop internal job opportunities for SEED members.
- Partner with C&E, BU/Geo HR Leaders, and CoEs such as Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development to support and integrate C&E efforts.
- Develop detailed project plans and timelines for SEED and other C&E initiatives.
- Support various Global C&E projects and programs as needed.
- Track program milestones, risks, and budgets to ensure successful execution of all initiatives.
- Identify gaps and propose innovative solutions to improve impact and sustainability.
- Create communication strategies and materials that promote disability inclusion and amplify the voices of SEED members.
- Partner with global C&E teams to share success stories and promote awareness internally and externally.
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data…
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