Senior Process Excellence Engineer/AI Coordinator
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United StatesFull-TimeSenior
Salary140,000 - 150,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5–10+ years
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementAgileArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningOracleSAP
Requirements
- 5–10+ years of experience in process excellence, operational transformation, or continuous improvement leadership roles.
- Proven expertise leading large-scale Lean transformation initiatives across enterprise functions and geographically distributed teams.
- Lean certification and/or Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) certification required; Master Black Belt (MBB) strongly preferred.
- Strong experience facilitating cross-functional collaboration and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
- Hands-on experience with AI technologies such as large language models, intelligent automation frameworks, or MLOps platforms.
- Knowledge of Lean management systems, KPI frameworks, and operational performance methodologies.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise platforms.
- Strong project and portfolio management capabilities with familiarity in Agile, hybrid, or PMI methodologies.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, analytical, and strategic problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.
- Ability to travel frequently in support of transformation initiatives and AI deployment activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide Lean transformation initiatives across multiple business functions, including Operations, Finance, HR, Accounting, Procurement, and Technology.
- Facilitate value stream mapping sessions, Kaizen events, rapid improvement workshops, and structured problem-solving initiatives using methodologies such as DMAIC, A3, and 8D.
- Identify, prototype, and coordinate AI-enabled process improvement opportunities using intelligent automation, machine learning, and agentic AI solutions.
- Manage a portfolio of process excellence and AI transformation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
- Develop project roadmaps, KPIs, communication plans, and governance frameworks to monitor transformation success and sustain long-term improvements.
- Collaborate with IT, Data, and Digital teams to ensure AI integrations align with enterprise architecture, compliance, and governance standards.
- Coach and mentor cross-functional teams and leadership on Lean principles, operational excellence practices, and continuous improvement culture.
- Create documentation, training materials, playbooks, and standard operating procedures to institutionalize process excellence capabilities throughout the organization.
- Present project outcomes, risks, and business impact updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
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