Process Engineering / Business Process Improvement Lead - 0219 #1 NJ

NavitasPartners•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a seasoned Process Engineering / Business Process Improvement Lead to support operational excellence and digital transformation initiatives. The selected candidate will evaluate current-state business processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop actionable strategies to enhance functionality, throughput, and end-user satisfaction. This role requires strong expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, process modeling, stakeholder engagement, and translating optimized workflows into technology-driven solutions.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in process engineering, operations optimization, or business process improvement.
5+ years of experience evaluating current-state processes and implementing optimized solutions.
Experience defining software system requirements to support improved process design.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale process transformation initiatives.
Proficiency with process modeling tools (e.g., Visio or similar).
Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with operational metrics, workflow optimization, and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated or government environments.
Familiarity with process automation or low-code platforms.
Lean certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct end-to-end reviews of selected business processes across designated departments or functional areas.
Engage stakeholders to gather insights on process pain points, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
Document “As-Is” workflows and analyze them using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Design optimized “To-Be” workflows and transition plans.
Translate optimized processes into functional and non-functional specifications for modular or low-code technology solutions.
Collaborate with product teams to ensure process requirements are incorporated into system design and architecture.
Provide data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance operational effectiveness.
Establish performance metrics to measure improvements and ROI.
Facilitate working sessions, process mapping workshops, and stakeholder training as needed.
Align process improvement initiatives with IT and operational system capabilities.
Support implementation roadmaps and change management strategies.