Business Process Improvement Manager

Howard University

5d•$130,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth. The Business Process Improvement Manager serves as the University's internal consultant for business process improvement by partnering with administrative and academic units to redesign processes, standardize operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve institutional service delivery. The incumbent works collaboratively with University leadership, faculty, staff, external vendors, and project stakeholders to facilitate process redesign, implementation, and continuous improvement efforts. The position applies business process improvement methodologies, workflow analysis, process mapping, and change management principles to optimize University operations.

Requirements

Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Organizational Development, Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in business process improvement, operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience analyzing, redesigning, and implementing business process improvements across complex organizations.
Knowledge of business process improvement methodologies, including Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Business Process Management (BPM), or comparable continuous improvement frameworks.
Experience facilitating process mapping, workflow analysis, requirements gathering, and stakeholder engagement across multiple organizational units.
Demonstrated understanding of organizational change management principles and experience supporting enterprise implementation efforts.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate operational challenges into practical business solutions.
Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting operational data and performance metrics to support decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups without direct supervisory authority.
Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using process mapping, project management, or collaboration software.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, fast-paced organizational environment.

Nice To Haves

Support Workday business process optimization.
Evaluate operational effectiveness of Centers & Institutes.
Partner with Research Administration to improve research workflows.
Support Financial Aid process redesign.
Identify opportunities for automation and AI-enabled improvements.

Responsibilities

Lead business process analysis, redesign, and improvement initiatives across academic and administrative units to increase efficiency, improve service delivery, and strengthen organizational effectiveness.
Facilitate process discovery sessions, stakeholder interviews, workshops, and current-state/future-state process mapping to identify improvement opportunities.
Develop business requirements, process documentation, workflow diagrams, standard operating procedures, and recommendations to support enterprise initiatives.
Partner with University leadership, functional departments, project teams, and external vendors to implement business process improvements aligned with institutional priorities.
Identify process inefficiencies, operational risks, redundancies, and opportunities for standardization while recommending practical and sustainable solutions.
Support organizational change by assisting with stakeholder engagement, communications, training coordination, and implementation planning.
Establish and monitor process performance measures, key performance indicators, and operational metrics to evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Serve as a resource on business process improvement methodologies, organizational effectiveness, and best practices.
Collaborate with the Office of Business Optimization to advance enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.