Senior Process Improvement Engineer

Sentara Health • Virginia Beach, VA

4d • $105,186 - $167,003 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and optimizing operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity. Uses data-driven methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve overall performance. Works with cross-functional teams to design and implement process enhancements, monitor outcomes, and ensure improvements are sustained. Virginia residency is preferred, and occasional travel to Sentara onsite locations is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of process improvement or healthcare management experience.
• Virginia residency is preferred.
• Occasional travel to Sentara onsite locations is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Project Management certification.
• ProSci certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop improvement strategies.
• Collect and analyze data to measure process performance, identify trends, and evaluate the impact of changes.
• Work with department leaders and cross-functional teams to implement improvements and align them with organizational goals.
• Provide training and coaching on process improvement tools and methodologies to other PI Engineers, staff, and teams.
• Monitor implemented process changes to ensure sustainability and identify further improvement opportunities.
• Create reports and presentations communicating findings, outcomes, and recommendations to senior management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Emergency backup care.
• Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
• Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria.
• Market-competitive compensation package including base pay, incentives, and benefits.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid military leave.
• Educational assistance or student loan repayment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior