VP Talent Management and DEIB

Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation, helping the world's most innovative companies deliver radically better products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, Ansys helps companies solve the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination.

Executive role is responsible for the design, implementation, communication, and continuous improvement of all talent management activities. Scope includes leadership development, succession planning, change management, training and development, employee engagement, DEIB and organizational effectiveness to support Ansys growth strategies and business transformation.

Serve as a thought leader to the organization in delivering strategic talent agenda and supporting framework. Serve as a member of the Ansys Global HR Leadership Team to align strategy, solutions and services with business needs.

Scope includes 23 countries and 5400 employees globally. In collaboration with other company leaders, develop a holistic strategy designed to provide a consultative, strategically focused approach that supports the development, engagement and retention of a high performing, diverse workforce.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Establish global talent management strategy to support the growth trajectory of the business.
• Design and implement solutions for leadership development, succession planning, change management, learning and development, employee engagement, culture and organizational effectiveness and DEIB.
• Manage the succession plan for the business' pivotal roles, with a focus on strengthening long term succession, and in the short term, help to ensure that they are filled with high potential leaders.
• Provide consulting services as a subject matter expert for HR. Oversee programs and activities related to talent processes and practices, including executive coaching.
• Build capability among HR business partners and line leaders in talent identification, planning and development.
• Conduct 360 degree and other related assessments with key leaders to include follow-up coaching and development plans
• Utilize Success Factors system for talent processes; work with vendors as needed to ensure tools and systems meet talent and business needs.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal/influence skills in dealing with all levels of management, develop relationships within the organization, and leverage the formal and informal organizational structure to assist in goal achievement.
• Develop project plans and manage to timelines and budgets.
• Manage the talent facets of all global M&A due diligence and integration
• Manage the talent and DEIB database and associated metrics, track metrics and dashboards.
• Manage diversity metrics and reporting, including government/EEOC reporting and returns on investment.

Specifications and Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Fifteen years progressive, related work experience including relevant experience in technology or adjacent sector.
• Key knowledge of the principles and methods of organizational change, leadership development, DEIB, succession planning, learning and development, and organizational development.
• Good understanding of business strategy with a foundational appreciation that business needs drive the talent agenda.
• Demonstrated experience in executive/leadership assessment and development, employee engagement, learning and development, DEIB and performance management.
• Previous experience in M&A
• Ability to influence change at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate business needs into talent strategies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, trusting relationships with key business leaders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high quality results.
• Strong analytical skills and high math aptitude.
• A flexible, customer focused attitude with a willingness to travel, as needed.
• Demonstrated experience in managing compliance to government requirements, like EEOC, AAPs, etc.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive metrics and reports; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely, in writing and in person.

CULTURE AND VALUES
Culture and values are incredibly important to Ansys. They inform us of who we are, of how we act. Values aren't posters hanging on a wall or about trite or glib slogans. They aren't about rules and regulations. They can't just be handed down the organization. They are shared beliefs - guideposts that we all follow when we're facing a challenge or a decision. Our values tell us how we live our lives; how we approach our jobs. Our values are crucial for fostering a culture of winning for our company:

• Customer focus
• Results and Accountability
• Innovation
• Transparency and Integrity
• Mastery
• Inclusiveness
• Sense of urgency
• Collaboration and Teamwork

WORKING AT ANSYS
At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary of leaders, collectively aiming to change the world with innovative technology and remarkable solutions. With the prestigious reputation in servicing well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high, met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head-on. Because at Ansys, it's about the learning, the discovery and the collaboration. It's about the "what's next" as much as the "mission accomplished". It's about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can and will impact real people in real ways, forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy and ethics.

At Ansys, you will find yourself among those eager to drive the world towards the next best thing with hands planted firmly on the wheel.
Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology so our customers can turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at lower cost. As a measure of our success in attaining these goals, Ansys has been recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies by prestigious publications such as Bloomberg Businessweek and FORTUNE magazines.

Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a component of the NASDAQ-100.

For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago