Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence - Six Sigma Master Black Belt
About The Position
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Senior Manager of Operational Excellence to lead global Six Sigma and continuous improvement work across functions and regions. The role leads, hires, manages, and develops a global team of Six Sigma Black Belts; personally leads complex, high-visibility initiatives sponsored by executive leadership; and oversees an Operational Excellence project portfolio. The position applies Six Sigma methods, advanced analytics, and Python or R to analyze complex data, identify causes, and develop solutions. It also guides and validates team analyses, communicates progress and business impact to executives, partners with Finance to validate savings, and establishes KPIs, control plans, and governance before transferring process ownership to business teams. The role oversees Yellow Belt and Green Belt programs and may deliver advanced methodology and analytics training. This is a hybrid role requiring an average of two days per week in an HPE office. Domestic and international travel may be needed, typically less than 10%.
Requirements
- Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification.
- At least 10 years of experience leading complex Six Sigma projects and teams.
- Technology-industry experience in complex manufacturing and business-process environments.
- Demonstrated success leading global, cross-functional improvement programs.
- Expert knowledge of Six Sigma, statistics, process mapping, root-cause analysis, and quality tools.
- Hands-on proficiency with Python or R for complex data analysis.
- Experience managing direct reports and developing technical professionals.
- Ability to influence senior leaders and teams without direct authority.
- Strong executive communication, facilitation, and project-management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, statistics, data science, business, operations, or a related field.
- Ability to work from the designated office at least two days per week.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, typically less than 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with outsourced supply chains and contract manufacturers.
- PMP certification.
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Lead, hire, manage, and develop a global team of direct-report Six Sigma Black Belts.
- Personally lead complex, high-visibility initiatives sponsored by executive leadership.
- Oversee an Operational Excellence project portfolio across functions and regions.
- Help executive sponsors evaluate and prioritize projects based on impact, feasibility, and capacity.
- Apply Six Sigma methods and advanced analytics to identify causes and define solutions.
- Use Python or R to extract, prepare, and analyze complex data sets.
- Guide the team’s analytical approach and validate analyses, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Provide executives with regular updates on progress, findings, risks, decisions, and business impact.
- Partner with Finance to define baselines and validate projected and realized cost savings.
- Establish KPIs, control plans, and governance before transitioning ownership to business process owners.
- Oversee Yellow Belt and Green Belt programs, delivery quality, and certification standards.
- Deliver training when appropriate, including advanced methodology and analytics topics.
Benefits
- A comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
- Career-development programs to help employees pursue career goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
