Manager, Operational Excellence

Prologis • Denver, CO

16d

About The Position

Are you passionate about driving innovation and operational excellence? Join our global team as a Manager, Operational Excellence, where you'll implement cutting-edge Lean and Change Management methodologies, spearhead cross-functional initiatives, and explore emerging technologies like AI and automation to optimize efficiency. You'll play a key role in shaping strategic operations, managing im pactful projects, and fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement that delivers measurable results.

Requirements

• 5+ years e xposure to process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma, with the ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated a bility to lead change management initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication, and training.
• Demonstrated a bility to leverage data analytics to identify trends, solve complex problems, and drive informed decision - making .
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and departments.
• Demonstrate d professionalism, teamwork, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while creating clarity for project teams .

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Operations , Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent .
• Change Management certification .
• Experience leading kaizen events and facilitating process improvement workshops .

Responsibilities

• Lean & Process Improvement: Implement Lean methodologies to drive process optimization and operational efficiency across multiple departments.
• Facilitate value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other Lean tools to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives .
• Lead kaizen events and coach teams on Lean principles to cultivate a culture of ongoing process refinement.
• Operational Strategy & Execution: Support senior leadership in executing operational strategies that improve key performance metrics, enhance customer value and drive long-term business growth.
• Use data analysis to uncover process inefficiencies and develop actionable insights to improve business outcomes.
• Explore the integration of new technologies , including automation and AI, to further streamline processes and increase operational agility.
• Drive the progress and impact of improvement initiatives, ensuring they deliver measurable business results.
• F lexibly assume project management responsibilities as needed to ensure seamless execution of initiatives, including timeline management, stakeholder coordination, and deliverable tracking
• Change Management: Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies within the organization.
• Develop and execute change management plans, including communication strategies, training, and stakeholder engagement to support successful project implementations.
• Collaborate with leadership to assess the impact of changes, identify resistance points, and create actionable mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement across all levels of the business.

Benefits

• All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits.
• Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation.
• We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees