Continuous Improvement Specialist

Marsh•Austin, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join the Marsh team in Austin, TX. This hybrid role requires at least three in‑office days per week. You will lead process optimization across insurance operations—claims, underwriting, policy administration, and client services—using Lean Six Sigma, process mapping, data analysis, and root‑cause problem‑solving to reduce cycle time, improve quality, and enhance customer experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Insurance, Finance, or related field (preferred).
3+ years in insurance operations or process improvement.
Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen; Green/Black Belt strongly preferred.
Proficiency in analytics tools (Excel, SQL, Tableau/Power BI).
Familiarity with insurance lifecycle processes and regulatory considerations.
Experience influencing stakeholders and supporting change initiatives.
Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects across cross‑functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen certification.
Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) or workflow automation.
Knowledge of underwriting, claims, policy admin, or CRM systems.
Experience in multi‑channel or contact center operations.

Responsibilities

Analyze end-to-end operations
Map current-state (AS‑IS) processes and identify bottlenecks, waste, and defects.
Define target-state (TO‑BE) processes aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Manage a portfolio of improvement projects, including scope, timelines, and benefits.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and BPM to diagnose issues and implement solutions.
Drive data‑based decision making
Collect and analyze operational metrics (cycle time, SLA, defect rates, NPS/CSAT, cost).
Build dashboards and reports to track performance and sustain improvements.
Redesign and automate workflows
Partner with IT, RPA, and digital teams to automate processes and digitize workflows.
Ensure redesigned processes meet risk, control, and compliance requirements.
Strengthen quality and governance
Establish quality metrics, standard work, and error‑proofing.
Conduct audits, reviews, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for long‑term sustainment.
Support change adoption
Lead workshops, training, and communications to drive process adoption.
Collaborate with leaders across business, compliance, risk, and IT.
Measure impact and value
Define and track benefits such as cost savings, cycle time reduction, and accuracy.
Prepare business cases, ROI analyses, and updates for stakeholders.
Ensure compliance and risk alignment
Maintain adherence to insurance regulations, privacy standards, and internal controls.
Keep documentation current for audit and governance needs.