Sr. Consultant Lean Six Sigma

Health insurance that's with you, every step of the way. • Minnetonka, MN

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sr. Consultant, Lean Six Sigma, you will partner with leaders and teams across Medica to solve complex business challenges, redesign end-to-end processes, improve operational performance, and create better experiences for members and employees. You will use Lean Six Sigma, business process management, project management, and organizational change management practices to lead high-impact improvement initiatives from problem identification through implementation and sustained results. You will also facilitate or assist in Kaizen events and collaborative workshops to help teams identify root causes, remove barriers, and design practical, scalable solutions.

This is an office role requiring an average of three onsite workdays per week at Medica’s Minnetonka, Minnesota office. The full salary grade is $88,800–$152,300, with a typical hiring range of $88,800–$133,245. Placement depends on factors including education, experience, certifications or licensure, role scope and responsibility, internal pay equity, and external market data. The position may also be eligible for incentive plan compensation. Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application, and employment is contingent on verification of identity and work eligibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience, plus at least 5 years of related work experience in continuous improvement, Business Process Management (BPM), operational excellence, health plan operations, or a related field.
• Advanced experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies and leading cross-functional improvement initiatives from problem identification through implementation.
• Experience implementing process improvements that deliver measurable outcomes within health plan or payer operations.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate complex information into practical recommendations.
• Ability to lead through influence, build alignment, and navigate ambiguity and competing priorities across teams and organizational levels.
• Strong client and stakeholder orientation, balancing strategic objectives, operational requirements, and customer impact.
• Proficiency with business collaboration, process mapping, presentation, and project management tools.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Hands-on organizational change management experience.
• Experience facilitating or assisting Kaizen events and structured improvement workshops.
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills to engage stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Experience leading cross-functional process transformation, including process mapping and workflow optimization.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Visio, Smartsheet, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional business process improvement initiatives from discovery and analysis through design, implementation, and sustainment.
• Partner with leaders, employees, vendors, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and member and employee experience.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and business process management methodologies to identify root causes, reduce waste and variation, and design improved future-state processes.
• Build cross-functional partnerships, support organizational change, and coach teams and leaders to adopt and sustain continuous improvement practices.
• Facilitate or assist in Kaizen events and structured problem-solving sessions, using data and insights to develop recommendations and measure results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• 401(k) contributions.
• Caregiver services.
• Other benefits to support employees.
• The position may be eligible for incentive plan compensation in addition to base salary.

What This Job Offers

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