Description
We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence - Six Sigma Master Black Belt to lead a global team of direct-report Six Sigma Black Belts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead complex, high-visibility initiatives sponsored by executive leadership.
- Oversee a portfolio of Operational Excellence projects across all functions and regions.
- Help executive sponsors evaluate and prioritize projects based on impact, feasibility, and capacity.
- Apply Six Sigma methods and advanced analytics to identify causes and define solutions.
- Use Python or R to extract, prepare, and analyze complex data sets.
- Guide the team's analytical approach and validate its analyses, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Provide regular executive updates on progress, findings, risks, decisions, and business impact.
- Partner with Finance to define baselines and validate projected and realized cost savings.
- Establish KPIs, control plans, and governance before transitioning ownership to business process owners.
- Oversee Yellow Belt and Green Belt programs, delivery quality, and certification standards.
- Deliver training when appropriate, including advanced methodology and analytics topics.
Required Qualifications:
- Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification.
- At least 10 years of experience leading complex Six Sigma projects and teams.
- Technology-industry experience in complex manufacturing and business-process environments.
- Demonstrated success leading global, cross-functional improvement programs.
- Expert knowledge of Six Sigma, statistics, process mapping, root-cause analysis, and quality tools.
- Hands-on proficiency with Python or R for complex data analysis.
- Experience managing direct reports and developing technical professionals.
- Ability to influence senior leaders and teams without direct authority.
- Strong executive communication, facilitation, and project-management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, data science, business, operations, or a related field.
What We Can Offer You:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
- Investment in your career through specific programs catered to helping you reach your career goals.
- Unconditional inclusion in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness.