Business Process Optimization Lead

bp•Denver, CO

1d•$162,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Process Optimization Lead identifies, evaluates, and implements opportunities to improve operational efficiency, cost performance, workflow effectiveness, and data quality across business processes. The role bridges Operations, Technology, Supply Chain, Finance, and field personnel, driving sustainable improvements through standardization, automation, analytics, and continuous improvement methodologies. Produced water transportation, disposal, and associated process automation are initial areas of responsibility. The position is expected to evolve into a broader operational excellence role supporting multiple business functions and workflows. The successful candidate uses data-driven insights, technology-enabled solutions, internal networks, and stakeholder engagement to improve performance, reduce costs, enhance user experience, and increase process reliability. The role also serves as business owner and subject matter expert for assigned operational technology platforms and workflows; supports system requirements, enhancements, implementation, training, governance, and performance monitoring; and coordinates with vendors and internal support teams. It develops KPIs, dashboards, business reporting, financial analyses, and cost optimization initiatives. The position partners with India-based support resources to standardize and transfer work, develop procedures and training, monitor service levels, and support a global operating model. The role requires up to 10% travel. It is a hybrid office/remote position and is not eligible for relocation assistance. The stated base salary range is $162,000–$190,000. Candidates must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States for an employer other than their current employer and must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Analytics, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
5–10 years of experience in business analytics, operations, process improvement, project management, or operational excellence.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience with data analysis, reporting, and performance measurement.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
Legally authorized to work full-time in the United States for an employer other than the current employer.
Must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Motivated self-starter enthusiastic about affecting change.
Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects, including projects with conflicting priorities, with a strong track record of delivery.
Ability to collaborate and build alignment with individuals and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities to improve business processes, operational workflows, and organizational efficiency.
Facilitate process mapping, root cause analysis, workflow redesign, and value stream assessments.
Partner with business stakeholders to leverage automation capabilities or interim offshore resources.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using automation, standardization, and digital technologies.
Develop business cases and implementation plans for operational improvements and cost reduction.
Measure and communicate the value generated by optimization initiatives.
Serve as business owner and subject matter expert for assigned operational technology platforms and supporting workflows.
Gather business requirements and translate operational needs into system enhancements and process improvements.
Participate in design reviews, testing, implementation projects, and change management initiatives.
Support system adoption, user training, process governance, and ongoing performance monitoring.
Collaborate with technology vendors and internal support teams to improve system functionality and user experience.
Lead process improvement initiatives for produced water transportation, disposal, and related operational workflows.
Evaluate hauling, disposal, dispatching, reconciliation, and compliance processes.
Partner with Operations and service providers to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
Implement enhanced workflows, automation solutions, and operational standards.
Analyze performance trends and recommend ways to improve service reliability and reduce operating costs.
Develop and maintain KPIs for operational effectiveness, process performance, financial outcomes, and service quality.
Design dashboards and reporting tools, analyze trends, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
Establish performance baselines and track results of improvement initiatives.
Support business reviews with performance reporting and operational insights.
Monitor operational expenditures and key cost categories; identify trends, variances, inefficiencies, and cost-reduction opportunities.
Support invoice processing workflows, financial controls, and automated approval processes.
Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve cost visibility and accountability.
Develop financial analyses to support business decisions and optimization initiatives.
Partner with India-based support resources to provide scalable operational support and extended business coverage.
Facilitate work transfer, standardization, and knowledge-sharing across global teams.
Develop procedures, training materials, and quality controls for consistent execution.
Monitor performance metrics and service levels for offshore-supported activities.
Identify opportunities to expand offshore support and increase organizational efficiency.
Build relationships with Operations, Technology, Finance, Supply Chain, field personnel, and external service providers.
Facilitate cross-functional workshops, solution reviews, and process alignment discussions.
Support vendor performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive stakeholder adoption and organizational change associated with new processes and technologies.