Job Description :
Title : Continuous Improvement Specialist
Location : Seattle, WA
Duration : 12 months (potential multi-year contract)
Key responsibilities :
- Work cross-functionally with teams to affect department-wide performance improvement with our internal and external partners by designing and implementing processes, metrics, and programs that enhance the end-to-end customer experience
- Participate in listening mechanisms, to include cross-functional meetings and improvement projects related to timeliness and quality of service delivery
- Coordinate monthly Continuous Improvement team communication strategy, sharing successes and engaging Operators to learn about continuous improvement methodologies
- Analyze operations to identify key metrics and opportunities for effective business operations
- Lead high impact projects that require quick action to resolve employee pain points
- Participate in regular operational reviews and performance reporting. Includes coordinating with the necessary stakeholders, ensuring information is relevant, accurate, easy to consume, and conveys improvement opportunities
- Facilitate meetings while also providing feedback and insight (i.e., Voice of the Operator intake review, roadmap prioritization, etc.)
- Define and drive project plans in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
- Work with program managers, operations leaders, and the leadership team to communicate the impact of critical business initiatives in a global setting
- Influence design and development of strategic processes
- Audit completed projects to verify sustained impact
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree3+ years’ experience in operations leadership, business consulting, program management, or project management experience2+ years’ experience in delivering results related to quality and / or efficiency improvementsDetail oriented, excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, especially narrative writingHigh levels of integrity and discretion in handling confidential informationPreferred Qualifications :
Advanced degreeSix Sigma Green Belt or Lean CertificationAnalytical experience using Control Charts, Hypothesis Testing, Regression Analysis, and other statistical toolsExperience identifying, analyzing, and solving ambiguous problems with an extreme attention to detailPassion for technology, curiosity to dive deep into the suite of technical products and commitment to learning and expanding technical knowledgeAble to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environmentExperience in or demonstrated ability to lead people / teams without formal responsibility and interacting and building rapport with teams of all levelsStrong change management and influencing skills; ability to negotiate and communicate across all levels of the organizationDemonstrated experience and proficiency in effective written and verbal communication