Global DEI Lead

Avalanche Studios Group is based in Stockholm, New York, Malmö, and Liverpool, and spans three creative divisions: Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction.

We are now looking for an experienced DEI Leader to join a fun, top-tier team that crafts cutting edge open-world games.

Do you want to make a meaningful impact driving DEI with our Company Management and with a top-tier, experienced team delivering cutting edge AAA open-world games? Do you have a passion for defining DEI strategy and delivering it through global and local programs, impacting both people and global systems? Do you love to create an exceptional employee experience? Then this role is for you!

The Position

We are seeking an experienced DEI professional, to strengthen DEI and create an evolved employee engagement model. You will define strategy, framework, policies, workflows, and operating models for DEI together with us globally, across three markets and multiple divisions.

As an employee of Avalanche Studios Group, you will work in an environment where social skills are just as important as your professional skills. You will be a part of the people team and your closest team consists of talented and experienced HR professionals, who are all working towards enabling the organization to do better games in a better way, from a people point of view.

What you’ll do

• Set the vision for DEI at Avalanche. You will be responsible for defining strategy, framework, roadmap and goals for delivering and implementing the vision. You will lead us to ensure engagement, connectivity, simplification and compliance within the DEI space, and work with continuous feedback loops to ongoingly strengthen and develop the area.
• You will craft and lay out global and local programs that will support the long terms DEI vision.
• You will lead and advise stakeholders on DEI-related topics and initiatives. Stakeholders will include our leaders, employees, current DEI workgroup and Employee Resource Groups, and HR team. You will provide thought leadership, coach, challenge, and give concrete input to our operations.
• You will develop, manage and deliver the DEI content and learning experiences for all employees across our four locations, virtually and in-person.
• Work towards the overall goal to provide a work environment which is inclusive, positive and respectful, and free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.

Who you are

• You have 5+ years' experience of successful delivery and impact in the DEI space.
• An ability to envision, design and deliver innovative objectives, roadmaps and solutions addressing areas within inclusion, equity, diversity and belonging.
• You have knowledge of global program development in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, organizational development and change management.
• Experience of project management, with proven impact.
• Experience in managing stakeholder groups across matrixed organization and across countries/multiple locations.
• Experienced communicator, presenter and capability-builder, able to collaborate effectively with smaller and larger groups and able to motivate, inspire and train smaller and larger audiences.
• Able to establish quantitative and qualitative measures, actively manage, analyze and communicate relevant data to drive decision-making throughout the organization.
• Basic knowledge of Labour Law, including the Discrimination Act.
• Fluent in English.

What You'll Learn in This Role

• This is a great opportunity to lead and create a new way of delivering DEI together with us -- through envisioning, setting program objectives, establishing frameworks, operating models, and impacting processes and system infrastructure. We want to learn with you as you combine your experience and creative ideas to match the needs of our organization.
• You'll have the opportunity to develop a global perspective in a creative and tech-savvy environment.
• You have for further career development in a larger HR team with ample opportunity for individual and collective growth.

Employee Promise

We provide goals instead of instructions and the opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our Values

At Avalanche Studios Group, we believe in worlds beyond limits, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Everyone at Avalanche Studios Group has a shared responsibility to create an open and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally and with respect. Being part of our world is not contingent on where you’re from, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

How to Apply

We will only consider applications that consist of both a cover letter and a CV. In your cover letter you should include why you want to work at Avalanche Studios Group. For this role you need to be able to work full-time in our Malmö office.

To apply for this position please register below. Apply as soon as possible as we review applications continuously. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only.

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