Diversity & Inclusion Manager

JCPenney; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Hybrid work in Dearborn

Job summary

JCPenney in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Diversity & Inclusion Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives and own the day-to-day rhythm of general work in our Dearborn operation. The role blends leadership with hands-on ownership of D&I programs in a hybrid office setting.

The ideal candidate brings experience supporting cross-functional teams in a managerial capacity, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and a proven ability to drive measurable improvements while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience managing cross-functional teams in a manager capacity.
• Familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to document rationale behind decisions.

Responsibilities

• Document the why, not just the what, behind every multitasking decision.
• Drive measurable improvements within your area of responsibility.
• Keep skills current through ongoing training and self-directed learning.
• Keep the freelance schedule realistic when everyone wants everything yesterday.
• Guard the JCPenney customer experience through every Delegation change.
• Bring 7 of general instinct to problems the playbook misses.
• Keep records, systems, and shared files organized and up to date.
• Own the day-to-day rhythm of general work across our Dearborn, MI operation.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Customer-focused

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Delegation fundamentals

Rapport-building

Portfolio experience

Job description

Think of this Diversity & Inclusion Manager job at JCPenney as Active Listening without the red tape, plus a Dearborn, MI team that actually ships. Read it as a $78,000 - $117,000 invitation to own general work in Dearborn, backed by a manager title and 8 years of trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Document the why, not just the what, behind every Multitasking decision
• Drive measurable improvements within your area of responsibility
• Keep skills current through ongoing training and self-directed learning
• Keep the freelance schedule realistic when everyone wants everything yesterday
• Guard the JCPenney customer experience through every Delegation change
• Bring 7 of general instinct to problems the playbook misses
• Keep records, systems, and shared files organized and up to date
• Own the day-to-day rhythm of general work across our Dearborn, MI operation

What You'll Bring

• Familiarity with JCPenney-scale workflows, or the appetite to reach them
• Customer-focused outlook with strong interpersonal skills
• Sharp organizational skills and an ability to juggle multiple workstreams
• Delegation fundamentals plus the Multitasking polish clients notice
• Strong rapport-building skills and a genuinely positive presence
• A portfolio that speaks louder than any line on your resume
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a manager capacity

Out of a converted warehouse in Dearborn, JCPenney has quietly grown into a heads-down-and-happy force shaping how general gets done. We hand new Diversity & Inclusion Manager hires real ownership early because trust given freely tends to be returned.

Expect $78,000 - $117,000, a hybrid Dearborn office, generous PTO, and leaders who treat your development as a real priority.

The freshness epoch just refreshed, marking this Diversity & Inclusion Manager role live again.