
Senior Manager - People Growth & Belonging at Wikimedia Foundation. Location Information: USA,Europe. SENIOR MANAGER, PEOPLE GROWTH & BELONGING. Summary. The Wikimedia vision is a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge, and the People Growth & Belonging (PG&B) Team leads the Wikimedia Foundation’s effort to provide staff with the tools, opportunities, and learning materials needed to shape a welcoming and supportive workplace environment where . everyone. has the chance to thrive. . As a Senior Manager, you will lead a team that integrates . Learning & Development (L&D). with . Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) principles. , ensuring these areas reinforce each other. As a steward of Wikimedia's values, you will be responsible for ensuring that inclusive and equitable learning and development practices are embedded and actively reinforced across the organisation.. Main Responsibilities. Define and execute the People Growth & Belonging . strategy. , aligning with Wikimedia’s mission and organisational priorities.. Manage part of the PGB . team. , fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.. Oversee the . Engagement & Inclusion Survey. , ensuring data informs people strategies.. Design and deliver . scalable L&D initiatives. , including leadership development, manager enablement, and career growth programmes.. Champion . inclusive leadership development. , equipping managers with tools to foster anti-discrimination and equity in decision-making.. Ensure . DEI values are integrated into L&D practices. , while drawing on subject-matter experts within the team for depth.. Collaborate. with HR Business Partners, Internal Communications, Recruiting, and People Ops to identify opportunities and develop action plans to improve . talent acquisition, onboarding, and engagement strategies. through a DEI lens.. Develop methods to assess . impact . for L&D and DEI initiatives to ensure continuous improvement.. Support and advise . Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). to ensure alignment with organisational goals.. Act as a . strategic advisor. to the VP, People Growth & Belonging, contributing to organisational development.. Required Skills and Experience. :. 8+ years of experience. in Learning & Development, organisational development, or related talent strategy roles; experience . integrating DEI. values into these practices.. Proven success in . designing and scaling learning programmes. , including leadership development and manager training.. Strong . people management. skills, with experience leading diverse or multicultural teams through complexity.. Demonstrated . systems thinking. : able to design with scale, nuance, and sustainability in mind.. Strong . stakeholder management. and influencing skills, particularly in mission-driven, global organisations.. Ability to balance. strategic vision . with. hands-on programme execution. .. Familiarity with. learning technology platforms . and. data-driven approaches. to measuring impact.. Excellent . communication skills. in English, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and build consensus across stakeholders.. Commitment to . Wikimedia’s values and the free knowledge movement. .. Ability and willingness to . travel as needed. .. Desired Skills and Experience. :. Familiarity with the . free knowledge / open source movement. .. Experience working in an async and/or . remote-first. organisation.. Experience in . tech and/or not-for-profit organisations. .. Experience working. across different. . sociopolitical and cultural contexts. .. About the Wikimedia Foundation. The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world in which every single human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. We believe that everyone has the potential to contribute something to our shared knowledge, and that everyone should be able to access that knowledge freely. We host Wikipedia and the Wikimedia projects, build software experiences for reading, contributing, and sharing Wikimedia content, support the volunteer communities and partners who make Wikimedia possible, and advocate for policies that enable Wikimedia and free knowledge to thrive. . The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on donations. We receive donations from millions of individuals around the world, with an average donation of about $15. We also receive donations through institutional grants and gifts. The Wikimedia Foundation is a United States 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with offices in San Francisco, California, USA.. As an equal opportunity employer, the Wikimedia Foundation values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, traits historically associated with race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.. The Wikimedia Foundation is a remote-first organization with staff members including contractors based 40+ countries. *. . Salaries at the Wikimedia Foundation are set in a way that is competitive, equitable, and consistent with our values and culture. The anticipated annual pay range of this position for applicants based within the United States is US$130,036 to US$198,627 with multiple individualized factors, including cost of living in the location, being the determinants of the offered pay. For applicants located outside of the US, the pay range will be adjusted to the country of hire. We neither ask for nor take into consideration the salary history of applicants. The compensation for a successful applicant will be based on their skills, experience and location. . *Please note that we are currently able to hire in the following countries: . Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Peru, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America and Uruguay. Our non-US employees are hired through a local third party Employer of Record (EOR). . We periodically review this list to streamline to ensure alignment with our hiring requirements. . All applicants can reach out to their recruiter to understand more about the specific pay range for their location during the interview process.. If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or +1 (415) 839-6885.. More information. U.S. Benefits & Perks. Applicant Privacy Policy. Wikimedia Foundation. What does the Wikimedia Foundation do?. What makes Wikipedia different from social media platforms?. Our Projects. Our Tech Stack. News from across the Wikimedia movement. Wikimedia Blog. Wikimedia 2030