Lean Six Sigma Project Manager

Coface•Princeton, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Lean Six Sigma Project Manager to lead high‑impact, cross‑functional process improvement initiatives across the region. This role is a key contributor to advancing operational excellence, delivering measurable business outcomes, and reinforcing a strong, listening‑driven culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong execution capabilities, a future‑focused mindset, and the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and frontline teams in a remote, matrixed environment—leveraging modern tools, automation, and AI where appropriate to design scalable, sustainable processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt strongly preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives in complex organizations.
Demonstrated success delivering measurable improvements across multiple functions (e.g., operations, quality, supply chain, finance, customer experience).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
Proven ability to operate effectively in a remote, matrixed environment.
Executive‑level communication and presentation skills
Strong facilitation and influencing capabilities
Results‑driven mindset with disciplined execution
Innovative, forward‑thinking approach to process design
High degree of ownership, accountability, and professionalism
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Experience designing or implementing automated, digitally enabled, or AI‑supported processes as part of continuous improvement or transformation initiatives.
Experience working in large, multi‑site or regional organizations.
Familiarity with change management principles and senior‑level stakeholder engagement.
Strong financial acumen, including benefit validation and ROI tracking.
Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or similar platforms).

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver Lean Six Sigma projects from initiation through sustainment, ensuring alignment with regional and enterprise strategic priorities.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies (DMAIC, Kaizen, value stream mapping, root cause analysis) to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and customer outcomes.
Identify, design, and define new or re‑engineered processes that leverage automation, digital solutions, and AI‑enabled capabilities to reduce waste, improve consistency, and support scalability.
Partner closely with functional leaders and stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and develop clear problem statements, success metrics, and benefit targets.
Drive change management and adoption through strong stakeholder engagement, influence without authority, and clear communication.
Track, validate, and communicate project outcomes, including financial and non‑financial benefits.
Support capability building by coaching project teams and, as appropriate, mentoring Green Belt and Yellow Belt practitioners.
Collaborate with the Six Sigma Region Leader to prioritize initiatives, manage the project pipeline, and support regional operational excellence objectives.