Wintrust
Learning Program Manager
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Wintrust is hiring a Learning Program Manager responsible for developing and managing programs that promote diversity and inclusion across the enterprise, with a focus on protected categories and managers. This role collaborates closely with leadership and HR teams to ensure effective execution, visibility, and engagement of these initiatives.
Highlights
- Develop and implement diversity and inclusion programs aligned with organizational strategies.
- Partner with Talent Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Business Unit Leaders, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition.
- Develop measurement methodologies to track program effectiveness and prepare progress reports.
- Represent Wintrust at high-visibility staffing events such as career fairs and diversity symposiums.
- Maintain awareness of industry developments related to diversity and inclusion.
- Require intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite; WebEx experience preferred.
- Preferred certifications in diversity and inclusion practices, performance coaching, or related professional development.
- 3-5 years' experience coordinating diversity and inclusion programs; corporate-wide experience and financial services background are a plus.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to build relationships across all organizational levels.
- Estimated salary range $71,000 - $92,000 plus eligibility for annual bonus; benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and more.
Learning Program Manager Full Description
Learning Program Manager
Rosemont, IL
Full time
Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.”
Computer/Technical Skills:
- Must have solid technical ability Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Publisher).
- Experience with WebEx preferred.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Certifications or professional education in diversity and inclusion practices is preferred
- Certifications in performance coaching, inclusion-related assessment instruments, professional development or other self-assessment instruments are ideal
Why join us?
- An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
- Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
- Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
- Family-friendly work hours
- With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
- Promote from within culture
Why join this team?
- We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit
- We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility
Position Overview
This position is responsible for developing and managing programs designed to enhance and promote the One Wintrust Diversity & Inclusion Roadmap and other related initiatives. Emphasis would be on developing and managing programs that target Wintrust team members across the enterprise, with a particular emphasis on initiatives targeting protected categories and managers. The role reports directly to the Leadership Development Director, with expectations for close alignment and collaboration with the Chief Diversity Officer and HR Community, including CHRO and Centers of Expertise, as well as effectively partnering with other key stakeholder groups to ensure sound execution, visibility, and engagement. The successful candidate will be an innovative, self-starter with an ability to manage individual programs and managing strategic partnerships aimed at advancing human capital objectives.
What You’ll Do
- Develops and implements innovative inclusion practices, programs and initiatives aligned with strategies set forth by the Leadership Development Director and others. Integrate programs and initiatives with business resource group planning.
- Partners with Talent Management , Diversity & Inclusion, Business Unit Leader, Learning & Development and Talent Acquisition on multiple program initiatives
- Develop a measurement methodology to track and monitor the effectiveness of diversity programs and initiatives, including; supplying input to best-in-class applications; and producing materials for recurring progress reporting (i.e., Board of Directors reporting, business unit reviews, etc.)
- Occasionally joins Talent Acquisition to represent Wintrust at high-visibility staffing events, such as campus visits, career fairs, diversity staffing symposiums, etc. May participate in Wintrust-affiliated events which may include off-hours scheduling to support company community engagement initiatives.
- Maintains currency on industry developments regarding advancing diversity, fostering inclusion, and addressing inter leadership, corporate education, and financial services topics.
Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience coordinating workforce diversity and inclusion programs or initiatives (corporate-wide experience is a plus), program management concepts, or professional development concepts
- Depth of knowledge in diversity and inclusion practices, trends, analysis and tracking
- Excellent oral presentation and written communications skills with ability to establish productive working relationships at all levels of the organization, and across all business units
- Ability to operate in a self-directed manner, manage multiple priorities, and work in a decentralized and fast-paced environment. As well as possess critical thinking, strategic planning, and SMART goal-setting skill
- Willing to travel within enterprise footprint including outside of the core operating region of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan (approximately 15%)
- Financial services or banking industry experience is a plus
Benefits
Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
Compensation:
The estimated salary range for this role is $71,000 - $92,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.
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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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