Manager, Process Excellence & Project Management

The role

You will manage process improvement and project execution across the organization, driving Lean, Six Sigma and project management work. You will lead problem-solving sessions and Kaizen events and coach staff in PE tools.

What you will do

• Own and manage end-to-end cross-functional process improvement projects on time and within scope.
• Map current-state workflows, diagnose impediments, identify waste and design future-state processes using data.
• Lead Problem Solving Process (PSP) sessions and Kaizen events.
• Promote Standard Work, Transactional Process Improvement, PSP and Daily Management across departments.
• Assist with Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri) goals and Daily Management tracking.
• Support and improve the internal PE training program and coach staff in Lean tools.

Required qualifications

• 6 to 7 years of hands-on experience in process improvement, operational excellence, lean business systems or technical project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations or a related field.
• Hands-on experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools such as DMAIC, VSM, Kaizen, Standard Work, 5S and Daily Management.
• Proven track record managing project timelines, tracking KPIs and stakeholder communications.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and iterative testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to influence without direct authority.

Nice to have

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage from day one; employer covers 82% of core medical plan.
• Free One Medical membership and confidential mental health support via EAP/Talkspace.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
• Up to $2,400 per year in employer HSA contributions.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays and paid parental leave.
• $50 monthly cellphone stipend ($600 per year).
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and backup family care.
• Performance-based earning incentives.

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About the company

Success Academy runs a network of public charter schools in New York and is expanding to Florida. The organization aims to give every student access to a rigorous, whole-child education.