Consulting Director, Technology Process Improvement & Optimization

Vizient•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will lead technology-enabled process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and drive measurable business impact. You will partner with clients, business leaders, and technical teams to translate complex challenges into optimized workflows and scalable solutions. You will guide the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes while fostering a culture of innovation, adoption, and sustained value through structured methodologies and emerging technologies.

Requirements

7 or more years of relevant experience required.
Demonstrated experience leading process improvement or transformation initiatives required.
Leadership experience managing teams and/or large-scale initiatives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to inform decisions and measure impact.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and clients.

Nice To Haves

Relevant degree preferred.
Advanced degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Strong experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma highly preferred.
Proven ability to drive change management and adoption across complex organizations.
Familiarity with automation tools such as UiPath and Power Automate and AI technologies such as ChatGPT, Claude, LLM highly preferred.
Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or change management methodologies preferred.
Experience in healthcare, professional services, or large organizational environments preferred.
Experience implementing automation or AI-enabled workflow solutions preferred.
Experience building or scaling process improvement programs, centers of excellence, or consulting functions preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of technology process improvement consultants while managing a portfolio of initiatives, including intake, prioritization, resource allocation, and performance tracking.
Drive identification, design, and implementation of technology-enabled process improvements across functions.
Conduct current-state assessments, including value stream mapping, to identify inefficiencies and optimization opportunities.
Define and implement future-state workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience.
Establish and track KPIs to measure performance, adoption, and business impact.
Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, user feedback, and iterative optimization.
Apply methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to standardize and scale improvements.
Develop frameworks, workshops, and tools to build a culture of continuous improvement leveraging emerging technologies.
Leverage automation and AI tools, including UiPath, Power Automate, and Large Language Models (LLM), to enhance processes.
Stay current on emerging technologies and identify opportunities for application within process optimization efforts.
Lead implementation and change management efforts, including rollout, training, and adoption strategies.
Partner with cross-functional teams to align process improvements with strategic priorities and client needs.