CI Program Manager

Evergen•Eden Prairie, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Manager – Project Management is responsible for optimizing the cross-functional project management process while also leading and executing continuous improvement and sustaining initiatives. This dual role ensures that both individual projects and the broader project management framework drive operational excellence, efficiency, and strategic alignment across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Proven experience (3-5yrs) in project management and continuous improvement, ideally in a process owner or leadership role
Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership abilities.
Proficiency with project management and process improvement tools.
Experience with AI and automation implementation

Nice To Haves

Commercial experience in healthcare industry preferred.
Lean Six Sigma preferred

Responsibilities

Own and continuously improve project management framework, including process design, documentation, implementation, and governance.
Define and communicate the vision, objectives, and KPIs for project management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Monitor process health, report performance against KPIs, and synchronize improvement plans with other process owners.
Develop and maintain project prioritization frameworks, resource management tools, and risk management protocols.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure. seamless integration of project management practices across departments and functions.
Partner with Research and Development Program Management to:
Learn, apply, and maintain consistent best practices across NPD and cross-functional projects
Establish visibility and metrics around cross-organizational pressure points driven by resource constraints and change fatigue, enabling leaders to dynamically adjust priorities, delivery cadence, and interventions to sustain performance and employee morale.
Lead cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and implement process improvement initiatives that align with company strategy, supporting departments across the organization.
Facilitate ideation sessions, collect and synthesize improvement opportunities, and drive action plans for measurable results.
Apply continuous improvement methodologies to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and enhance quality.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of improvement projects, adjusting strategies as needed.
Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and ownership within project teams.
Provide training, mentoring, and guidance to project managers and teams on best practices and continuous improvement tools.
Communicate effectively with senior leadership, project sponsors, and stakeholders to drive buy-in and transparency.