Stratacareers
Manager, Enterprise Continuous Improvement
Chicago, IL. Posted a month ago
The role
You will lead structured problem-solving efforts across the company using methodologies like Kaizen and A3 thinking. You will coach, facilitate, and enable change to build internal capabilities and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
What you will do
- Lead structured, cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
- Facilitate Kaizen events and A3 problem-solving workshops.
- Partner with executive stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities.
- Guide teams in setting data-driven targets and KPIs.
- Measure, track, and communicate program outcomes.
- Design and launch programs to educate and certify continuous improvement champions.
- Develop or adapt curriculum, toolkits, and templates.
- Act as a culture builder and internal coach.
- Track progress and outcomes of improvement efforts.
Required qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or a related discipline within a Saas or tech environment
- Proven track record facilitating structured problem solving and cross-functional improvement efforts
- Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent structured problem-solving methodology (e.g., Lean Black Belt, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt)
- Experience developing and delivering training programs or enablement tools
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and change management skills
- Ability to influence without authority and navigate across teams and levels
- Comfort working independently in a fast-paced, high-trust environment
- Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Nice to have
- Experience standing up new CI or Operational Excellence functions
- Familiarity with digital collaboration and process documentation tools (e.g., Miro, Lucidchart, Confluence, etc.)
Benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Health and welfare benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Life and accident insurance
- Voluntary and well-being benefits
About the company
Strata's culture is driven by people solving problems together. They embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth.