Coface
Lean Six Sigma Project Manager
Princeton, NJ, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
Data AnalysisData VisualizationProject ManagementSupply ChainProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringLean Manufacturing
About the role
- Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.
- We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.
- This role is a key contributor to advancing operational excellence, delivering measurable business outcomes, and reinforcing a strong, listening‑driven culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver Lean Six Sigma projects from initiation through sustainment, ensuring alignment with regional and enterprise strategic priorities.
- Identify, design, and define new or re‑engineered processes that leverage automation, digital solutions, and AI‑enabled capabilities to reduce waste, improve consistency, and support scalability.
- Drive change management and adoption through strong stakeholder engagement, influence without authority, and clear communication.
- Support capability building by coaching project teams and, as appropriate, mentoring Green Belt and Yellow Belt practitioners.
- Collaborate with the Six Sigma Region Leader to prioritize initiatives, manage the project pipeline, and support regional operational excellence objectives.
- Opportunity to drive visible, measurable impact on regional performance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives in complex organizations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
Nice to have
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Experience working in large, multi‑site or regional organizations.
- Familiarity with change management principles and senior‑level stakeholder engagement.
- Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or similar platforms).
- Key Competencies
- Executive‑level communication and presentation skills
- Strong facilitation and influencing capabilities
Benefits
- Partner closely with functional leaders and stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and develop clear problem statements, success metrics, and benefit targets.
- Track, validate, and communicate project outcomes, including financial and non‑financial benefits.
Equal opportunity
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Strong leadership sponsorship and commitment to continuous improvement
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