Lean Six Sigma Consultant

Optum

Negotiable
Remote1-3 Yrs ExpBachelorFull-time
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Open CountryPhilippines

Language RequirementsEnglish

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Job Description

Description

Purpose of Job: Bring Six Sigma methodology and analytics into organizational operations in order to accomplish business objectives. This includes working with Six Sigma-certified professionals in the plan, design and accomplishment of key projects. Incumbents matched to this function require accredited Six Sigma training.


Job Components:

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Drive Six Sigma quality culture in the organization
  • Identify issues and challenges, lead/facilitate improvement projects, measure and validate project results, and facilitate successful implementation of all facets of process improvements or changes identified
  • Execute a data-driven, statistical approach to problem solving, including gathering, analyzing and reporting data
  • Define appropriate metrics to gage processes performance through structured reporting governance model
  • Presenting project analysis and findings to senior leadership to obtain the approval, funding and other requirements to resolve the issue.
  • Manage Bright Idea program.
  • Responsible for process trainings deployment which includes training need identification, preparation of training decks and training delivery.
  • Collaborate well with US quality operations teams
  • Provide support for 200-400 FTEs and/or 5-10 mid to highly complex businesses


Competencies:

Educational and Licensure Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
  • Greenbelt Six Sigma certification from a recognized certification body or previous organization is an advantage
  • Project Management certification / Master’s of Business Administrator is an advantage

Work Experience Requirements

  • External Hire:
  • Moderate work experience in Six Sigma and Continuous improvement projects (3+ years), min 7-9 years total work experience
  • Three to five projects completed and/or certified
  • Experience in projects involving emerging technologies (automation, machine learning, AI, etc)
  • Experience solving major project or customer issues
  • Excellent communication presentation skills
  • Demonstrated experience in change management

Preferred Training/ Qualifications:

  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Project Management
  • Design Thinking
  • Exposure to a US Healthcare account in previous role or organization

Skills/Attributes Desired

  • Uses various tools and methods to align and prioritize resources on projects; is articulate about effectively using resources at the right time
  • Uses multiple ways to frame information for difference audiences to facilitate understanding and acceptance
  • Finds multiple links between addressing and working through challenges and the goals of the work unit and the enterprise
  • Can generate solutions to problems on own; contributes effectively to group problem solving; can make up things that work on the fly
  • Seeks to use strengths and expertise to work with others
  • Builds a deep understanding of key facts/data. Can answer questions when asked; can respond when challenged
  • Easily builds relationships with important stakeholders
  • Knows how to navigate the organization efficiently and effectively; can find resources to get things accomplished
  • Willing to test new ideas; identify learning; and try again
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement to processes, products, or services; recommends solutions to problems, or provides options

Requirements

Please refer to job description.

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Posted on 29 April 2025

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