Sr. Director, Operations Excellence
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JobgetherOperations excellence
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeDirector
SalaryCompetitive annual salary: $230,700 – $304,700, depending on qualifications and experience. Annual performance bonus: Additional compensation based on performance.
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Job Details
- Experience
- At least 10 years of professional experience in operations management, process improvement, program management, or a related discipline.
- Required Skills
- Change Management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of professional experience in operations management, process improvement, program management, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
- Experience establishing, developing, or scaling a PMO or enterprise-level governance function.
- Strong knowledge of operational excellence frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, and process standardization.
- Experience developing governance structures, project management standards, portfolio management processes, and organizational change initiatives.
- Ability to lead complex cross-functional improvement programs and translate strategic objectives into measurable operational outcomes.
- Ability to influence senior leadership and collaborate within complex, matrixed organizations.
- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including defining KPIs, evaluating operational performance, and using data to inform decisions.
- Organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities.
- An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is preferred.
- Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is considered an advantage.
- Experience in construction, real estate, infrastructure, or related industries is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the enterprise-wide operational excellence and continuous improvement strategy.
- Develop and implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other structured improvement methodologies.
- Establish and enhance the governance framework for the Project Management Office (PMO).
- Lead and develop the PMO function, including portfolio governance, operational playbooks, training, and change management.
- Standardize and scale project management practices across business units.
- Collaborate with IT, Data, Business Transformation, Construction, and other functional leaders to integrate improvement methods into operational systems and workflows.
- Identify opportunities to optimize processes, improve cross-functional collaboration, and strengthen operational effectiveness.
- Advise the VP of Business Operations on performance, improvement opportunities, and initiative prioritization.
- Establish and monitor KPIs, analyze operational data, and present performance metrics and initiative outcomes to senior leadership.
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