Wake Invests in Women Program Manager

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Wake Invests in Women Program Manager

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What You'll Be Doing

The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Wake Invests in Women (WIIW) program, which seeks to create lasting change in gender pay inequities across Wake County and regionally. This role will lead and implement strategies aimed at building the capacity and fluency of organizations to address gender pay equity. The position calls for a leader who can lead a multi-faceted approach to support the reimagining of practices, policies, and programs that perpetuate the gap. The overall goal of the WIIW Program Manager is to help create and sustain the foundational strategic plan and infrastructure necessary to achieve this bold vision. The position will develop a sustainable framework, identify tools and programs, and recommend initiatives to achieve the County’s desired outcomes.

The primary purpose of the WIIW Program Manager position is to lead and design an internal and external strategic plan to carry out Wake County’s efforts to address gender pay inequities. Driven by the County's vision, the Program Manager will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive Wake Invests in Women (WIIW) program. This role will focus on strengthening efforts to improve organizational strategies to address gender pay equity.

The WIIW Program Manager is a key member of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’s (ODEI) team and coordinates regularly with internal and external key stakeholders. From both private and public sectors, this position will strategically plan and execute the County’s high priority to serve and create inclusive prosperity for all of its residents.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to build and manage a program within ODEI, a deep understanding of creating and sustaining successful pay equity strategies, and a commitment to fostering collaborative partnerships. They should thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment, adapting to the County’s needs with ease. The Program Manager must demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adjust to shifting priorities, whether managing a single program or overseeing the growth of a team and a portfolio of diverse program initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and implement programs, practices, policies, and procedures that strengthen organizational efforts to eliminate gender pay inequities
• Support organizations in conducting comprehensive pay audits and designing targeted interventions such as salary adjustments, pay adjustments based on job evaluations, and training programs to promote pay equity
  
• Provide technical assistance to organizations to analyze employee data, including salary, job title, experience performance reviews, and other relevant factors to identify areas of concern.
  
• Collaborate with key partners to develop and implement strategies to close identified gender pay gaps
  
• Engage with community working groups, task forces, and forums to address gender pay equity and keep stakeholders informed about County initiatives
  
• Host community forums to build fluency, create awareness, and share best practices on eliminating gender pay equity gaps
  
• Plan, develop, and oversee the implementation of programs, procedures, and policies to increase awareness and fluency of both private and public sector organizations
  
• Create evaluation metrics and periodic reports to measure impact
  
• Build the County’s organizational capacity to create and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress towards achieving gender pay equity
  
• Stay updated on relevant employment laws and regulations related to gender pay equity
  
• Represent the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by participating on panels for various business seminars, agencies, authorities, community-based organizations, and business trade groups
  
• Perform other special projects as assigned

About Our Team

The mission of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is to promote a culture that is welcoming, affirming, diverse, equitable, and inclusive in order to foster a sense of belonging for (Team) Wake and beyond, with the goal of advancing human potential and growth. From interpersonal development to reimagining systems - this team keeps equity at the center. Our primary impact can be seen in our 4,700+ employee enterprise, but more importantly to our 1 million+ residents. Join and become a part of a transformative team that seeks to innovate and reimagine how we work across differences.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, finance, or related field
• At least three years of experience in human resources, organizational development, business administration, public administration or a related field

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Three or more years of demonstrated successful and progressively responsible experience in program management in the administration of community, and/or education programs focused on the implementation of diversity and equity programming
• Experience with leading and partnering with diverse stakeholders on complex projects
• Experience researching, developing, managing, and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and programs

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Demonstrated knowledge in current best practices to address gender pay disparities and support building the capacity of organizations. This includes demonstrated knowledge of organizational development theories and techniques, and project management/coordination practices
• Practical experience designing and implementing strategies and project plans to support effective implementation of related programs and initiatives
• Strong project management skills, especially leading and directing projects, is critical. The ability to demonstrate urgency for project tasks, particularly as it relates to initiating meetings, follow-ups, and communications to keep projects moving forward
• Ability to plan and deliver effective and engaging presentations and/or trainings to a variety of audiences
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail, able to juggle multiple priority projects at once, and meet established deadlines
• Ability to work well with different team members and manage lateral reporting relationships
• Ability to engage, influence, and mobilize others, working at multiple levels within an organization
• Ability to gather, organize, edit, analyze, and synthesize large amounts of information. Comfortable and effective working both independently and on teams
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Flexibility and adaptability, along with meeting facilitation skills

About This Position

Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range: $66,207 - $107,000

Market Range: 66,270.00 - 112,663.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/17/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Salary:

$66,207 - $107,000