Gas Process Owner

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Gas Process Owner facilitates continuous improvement projects and events for Gas Operations. The role performs analysis, leads Kaizen events, works with people at all organizational levels, and helps build a continuous improvement culture. The position leads, motivates, and influences cross-functional teams and is accountable for achieving project goals and targets, including projects with a scope of up to $1 million. The role leads complex or high-profile improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodology, consults with stakeholders and process owners, and applies process and data analysis, change management, and related improvement tools to develop and implement solutions. The position is hybrid: after onboarding, work takes place remotely and onsite, with employees expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek. Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute of no more than 50 miles one way. Travel may be needed but is rare; stated travel requirements are 5–15%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least four years of related work experience in addition to the bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
PMP certification.
Demonstrated effective use of analytical and soft skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of effective meeting facilitation and preparation of technical documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Minitab, and workflow process software such as iGrafx or Visio.
Strong leadership skills and a proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Lead complex or high-profile cross-functional continuous improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodology.
Facilitate project identification and completion with stakeholders, process owners, and project teams.
Provide internal consulting services, including process mapping, value stream mapping, process design, methods development, establishing performance standards and metrics, return-on-investment or value-proposition analysis, project management, and detailed process analysis using Lean Six Sigma, Agile, and Design Thinking tools.
Use data and the Lean Six Sigma framework to help teams develop and implement solutions.
Perform change management functions to ensure successful implementation.
Stimulate management thinking by tactfully challenging conventional wisdom through demonstration of Lean Six Sigma methodology.
Use data and the EQ framework to help project teams develop and implement solutions.