Program Manager – Diversity, Engagement, and Inclusion

## Program Manager – Diversity, Engagement, and Inclusion Apply remote type:
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Rosemont, Illinois, United Statestime type:
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Rexnord is seeking an experienced
** Program Manager, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion
** to own the strategy, design, and execution of enterprise-wide initiatives that shape associate experience, strengthen inclusion, and bring our culture and values to life. This role is critical in building a listening-driven organization that translates associate insights into meaningful action, while also enabling Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and delivering impactful, inclusive communications.

This role requires strong cross-functional partnership with HRBPs, HR leaders, Talent, Communications, Analytics, and business leadership teams. It requires strong program management competencies, stakeholder influence, and an ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a matrixed environment.

This role reports to the Sr Director, Talent Management who oversees Talent Management, Early Career, and DEI.
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* Core Responsibilities:

**** Associate Experience and Continuous Listening
*** Refine and execute a 3-year continuous listening strategy, including engagement surveys, pulse surveys, lifecycle listening, and targeted insights to understand associate experience across the enterprise.
* Empower company leaders and HR to translate listening insights into action. Help set standards to identify priorities, enable action planning, and drive measurable improvements in engagement, inclusion, and retention.
* Own engagement measurement and reporting, including dashboards, trend analysis, segmentation, and executive-ready insights tied to business outcomes.
* Deploy manager toolkits that strengthen local ownership of engagement (e.g., team conversations, action planning, follow-through).
* Identify enterprise-wide themes and partner with stakeholders to design scalable interventions that improve associate experience and culture.
** Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
*** Partner with ERG leaders and executive sponsors to assess needs, triage issues, and co-create solutions.
* Establish and reinforce ERG governance and operating rhythm, including charters, annual planning, role clarity, and sponsor engagement expectations.
* Gather and report ERG metrics, including participation, membership growth, and event effectiveness; identify opportunities to increase impact and engagement.
* Ensure ERG efforts are aligned to enterprise culture priorities and integrated into broader Talent, Engagement, and Inclusion strategies.
** Inclusive Communication
*** Develop and deliver inclusive communications and campaigns that support enterprise DEI priorities, including heritage months, cultural observances, and key moments that shape associate experience.
* Create leader-facing toolkits, messaging, and talking points to enable consistent, inclusive communication across teams and geographies.
* Own and manage an annual DEI communications calendar, ensuring alignment with business priorities and global applicability.
* Partner with Communications and HR to amplify associate stories and voices that reinforce inclusion, belonging, and cultural connection.
* Ensure communications reflect inclusive language and are accessible, relevant, and actionable for a diverse, global workforce.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
* 7 – 10 of experience in employee engagement/employee experience (EX), DEI, talent management, organizational effectiveness, communication, or related HR disciplines.
* Strong experience designing and executing employee listening strategies (surveys, insights, action planning, and measurement).
* Proven ability to translate data into insights and executive-ready recommendations.
* Strong program management capabilities, including planning, organizing, and executing initiatives to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
* Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels, including senior leaders.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience…