Project Manager, Process Improvement

Connexus Energy•Ramsey, MN

3d•$101,100 - $132,720•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Connexus Energy team as a Project Manager, Process Improvement and lead cross-functional initiatives that improve operational performance and support the organization’s strategic objectives. This role works closely with business leaders, stakeholders, and operational teams to identify improvement opportunities, define project scope, manage execution, and implement sustainable solutions that deliver measurable business value. Using project management best practices and continuous improvement methodologies, the Project Manager, Process Improvement streamlines processes, reduces waste, improves member experiences, and increases organizational effectiveness. This role is accountable for delivering measurable process improvements that improve operational efficiency, strengthen project execution, and support a consistent continuous improvement culture across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
3+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects, process improvement initiatives, or operational transformation.
Demonstrated experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar frameworks.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and executive reporting capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or Project Management.
5+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects, process improvement initiatives, or operational transformation efforts at an electric utility.
PMP certification, or similar.
Lean Six Sigma certification.
Experience with change management and business transformation initiatives.
Experience using AI tools to aid in project planning & controlling and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple process improvement projects in partnership with functional owners.
Develop project charters, project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
Develop metrics and methodologies that support continuous improvement initiatives.
Facilitate project meetings, communicate status updates, and manage stakeholder expectations.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Monitor project performance using key metrics and reporting tools.
Identify and facilitate change management activities as required by project scope, in partnership with the Technology Adoption Leader.
Document project outcomes, lessons learned, and sustainment plans to support benefit realization after implementation.
Support the intake of new project requests and prioritization.
Partner with business stakeholders to develop project charters and scoping documentation for further evaluation.
Ensure project work is aligned with strategic initiatives.
Support PMO reporting by maintaining accurate project data, status information, and benefit tracking for leadership review.
Perform cost-benefit analysis across multiple process improvement opportunities.
Lead Process Improvement Committee work in support of corporate scorecard goal achievement.
Develop course content, teaching tools, and training materials.
Provide formal and informal improvement training to employees and leaders.

Benefits

medical/dental/vision insurance
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services
accrued PTO
holiday pay
tuition reimbursement
recognition program
employee referral program
employee activities
Company paid life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability