Transformation Project Manager

We're seeking an experienced Transformation Project Manager with deep expertise in lean methodologies to drive waste elimination and operational excellence across our organization. In this specialized role, you'll report to the Chief Transformation Officer and serve as a lean practitioner, applying lean principles throughout all business functions to support our lean initiatives.

This role combines hands-on lean expertise with project management capabilities, requiring someone who can both conduct detailed value-stream mapping exercises and manage strategic projects through completion. You'll be instrumental in building our lean culture, eliminating waste, and driving measurable improvements in revenue per employee and operational efficiency.

Apply lean expertise and methodologies throughout all business functions to identify and eliminate waste (muda), streamline processes, and optimize operational efficiency

Conduct in-depth value-stream mapping exercises across departments to visualize current state, identify bottlenecks and waste, and design future state processes

Support Kaizen events, workshops, and rapid improvement activities to drive continuous improvement at the team and process level

Leverage lean tools including standard work, visual management, root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone), and PDCA cycles to solve operational challenges

Measure and track waste elimination impact in terms of revenue per employee, cycle time reduction, quality improvements, and other key operational metrics

Partner with functional leaders to embed lean thinking into daily operations and decision-making processes

Facilitate lean culture adoption across the organization by modeling lean behaviors and demonstrating the value of continuous improvement

Collaborate with the Executive C-Suite, key subject matter experts, and external lean consultancy firm to design and deliver lean improvements

Conduct “train the trainer” sessions to build internal lean capability and expand the network of lean practitioners

Track lean adoption metrics including eNPS (employee Net Promoter Score) related to lean practices and transformation initiatives

Build a repository of lean tools, templates, and best practices that teams can readily access and apply

Support the transformation team in documenting case studies and success stories that showcase the impact of lean initiatives

Work closely with Strategic Program Managers to ensure consistent application of lean principles across all annual improvement priorities

Partner with Business Unit Chiefs of Staff and functional operational leads to identify lean improvement opportunities

Lead through influence across Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and other functions to drive lean adoption

Serve as a lean subject matter expert, providing guidance on methodology application and tool selection

Support change management activities for lean transformation initiatives, including stakeholder engagement and resistance management

Communicate the why; behind lean initiatives to build understanding and buy-in at all organizational levels

Facilitate retrospectives and lessons learned sessions to capture insights and drive continuous improvement in transformation approaches

Partner with functional leaders to ensure sustained adoption of lean practices and embed continuous improvement into team routines

Lean Thinking & Methodology Expertise

Value-Stream Mapping & Process Analysis

Project Management & Execution

Executive Stakeholder Management

Facilitation & Training Skills

Change Leadership & Influence

Data-Driven Decision Making

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Results Orientation

Your specific offer within this range will be determined by your skills, experience, and qualifications. For non-sales roles, you may be eligible for a bonus. For sales roles, this range includes a commission target.

We are committed to pay transparency and fair compensation practices. If you have questions about our compensation approach, please don't hesitate to ask during the interview process.

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