Success Academy Charter Schools

Success Academy Charter Schools

Lead, Process Excellence & Project Management

New York

No sponsorship$140k-$160kDetected 7 days ago
Data AnalysisA/B TestingProject ManagementStrategic CommunicationsProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Reporting directly to the Head of Process Excellence, you will act as the "boots on the ground" driver of strategic operational improvements, change management, and project execution across the organization.
  • This role offers a distinct vantage point across Success Academy's entire operational footprint and high visibility to senior leadership.
  • We are looking for a practitioner who wants to master their craft and has the ambition to grow into a future leader within our organization.

Responsibilities

  • Project & Initiative Execution: Own and manage the end-to-end execution of cross-functional process improvement projects aligned with the enterprise PE roadmap. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and achieve measurable performance targets.
  • Problem Diagnosis & Mapping: Partner with business and functional teams to map current-state workflows, diagnose impediments, identify waste, and leverage data analytics to design streamlined, future-state processes.
  • Facilitation of Kaizens & PSP: Lead focused Problem Solving Process (PSP) sessions and Kaizen events to drive rapid process improvement, cross-functional alignment, and immediate operational lifts.
  • Policy Deployment & Daily Management Support: Assist the Head of PE and business leadership in implementing Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri) goals and maintaining robust Daily Management tracking systems.
  • Training & Capability Building: Support the delivery and improvement of the internal PE training program. Coach and upskill employees in PE Fundamentals and Lean tools, helping to cultivate an organization-wide culture of problem-solving.
  • Project & Initiative Execution: Own and manage the end-to-end execution of cross-functional process improvement projects aligned with the enterprise PE roadmap.
  • Own and manage the end-to-end execution of cross-functional process improvement projects aligned with the enterprise PE roadmap.
  • Partner with business and functional teams to map current-state workflows, diagnose impediments, identify waste, and leverage data analytics to design streamlined, future-state processes.
  • Lead focused Problem Solving Process (PSP) sessions and Kaizen events to drive rapid process improvement, cross-functional alignment, and immediate operational lifts.
  • A self-starter who thrives on experimentation, is comfortable with ambiguity, and can help operational teams manage risk and learn from iterative testing.

Requirements

  • Toolbox Proficiency: Strong proficiency in applying core PE and Lean tools (e.g., DMAIC, VSM, Kaizen, Standard Work, 5S, and Daily Management) to deliver tangible, measurable results.
  • Project Management Skills: Proven track record of managing project timelines, tracking KPIs, managing stakeholder communications, and driving execution without losing momentum.
  • Ability to clearly articulate data-driven insights and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
  • Strong proficiency in applying core PE and Lean tools (e.g., DMAIC, VSM, Kaizen, Standard Work, 5S, and Daily Management) to deliver tangible, measurable results.

Skills

  • Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
  • This position is not bonus eligible.
  • Compensation Range
  • $140,000 - $160,000 USD
  • Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
  • Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
  • Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
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Compensation

  • $140,000 - $160,000 USD
  • Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Benefits

  • We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Company info

  • Thanks for your interest in Success Academy!
  • Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike.
  • We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community!
  • We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status.
  • When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization.
  • equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
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