Ogilvy & Mather
Senior Manager, Innovation and Strategic Inclusion, Global
Ogilvy & Mather, Washington, DC
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
About the Role
At Ogilvy, we aspire to seamlessly integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into every facet of our creative processes, ultimately reflective of these principles in the award-winning campaigns we produce.
To help us achieve this vision, the role of Senior Manager of Innovation and Strategic Inclusion, Global, is to report to the Director of Inclusion & Strategic Innovation. This role presents a unique opportunity to champion strategic inclusion and innovation across the entire 360 creative development process and collaborate closely with key stakeholders to ensure that each phase of our development framework is inclusive and reflective of the many communities we serve.
The role is integral in offering guidance and expertise on all facets of inclusion and diversity for our client teams. This includes establishing strategic partnerships with like-minded recruitment organizations and nurturing talent from underrepresented communities.
As Senior Manager You will:
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates.
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
About the Role
At Ogilvy, we aspire to seamlessly integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into every facet of our creative processes, ultimately reflective of these principles in the award-winning campaigns we produce.
To help us achieve this vision, the role of Senior Manager of Innovation and Strategic Inclusion, Global, is to report to the Director of Inclusion & Strategic Innovation. This role presents a unique opportunity to champion strategic inclusion and innovation across the entire 360 creative development process and collaborate closely with key stakeholders to ensure that each phase of our development framework is inclusive and reflective of the many communities we serve.
The role is integral in offering guidance and expertise on all facets of inclusion and diversity for our client teams. This includes establishing strategic partnerships with like-minded recruitment organizations and nurturing talent from underrepresented communities.
As Senior Manager You will:
- Partner with our Inclusion Director to deliver our for Ogilvy's strategic partnership discipline and analysis across the dimensions of inclusion, culture, consumer/community intelligence and event experiences both internally and for creative work throughout the different region.
- You will need to be able to navigate and communicate in a fluid way with our different business units.
- Manage an infrastructure and scalable framework/best practice for the streamlined review of creative work.
- Project manage and oversee immersive cultural initiatives aimed at enhancing the cultural fluency of our creative and strategy teams.
- Collaborate with technology, publishing, and innovation platforms to curate a knowledge base of inclusive technologies that can drive innovation in creative excellence.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Ogilvy's Communications team to establish a streamlined approach for earning media coverage and creating storytelling opportunities that highlight Ogilvy's commitments, actions, and outcomes in fostering creative diversity.
- Project manage existing any new and existing programs across our global Inclusion Team
- Serve and lead with empathy, teaching and coaching business leaders through internal and external challenges.
- You will be responsible for fostering an inclusive culture across our connected culture.
- Experience working in the advertising industry, with a depth of knowledge in campaign development and production processes.
- A deep understanding of DE&I within the creative landscape, and the importance of the role of DE&I in achieving creative success.
- Proficiency in data analysis and research related to responsible procurement, supplier diversity, and supply chain management.
- Exceptional collaboration skills, enabling the ability to drive impact across diverse teams.
- Methodical and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships both internally and externally.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop concise, compelling arguments and present them with energy and conviction to various stakeholders.
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates.
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.