Program Manager responsible for process improvement and optimization in energy operations and industrial sectors, implementing best practices and driving cultural change.
Responsibilities
Responsible for analyzing, redesigning, and optimizing business processes to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality across operations.
Focuses on driving continuous improvement initiatives, standardizing workflows, and embedding a culture of operational excellence.
Evaluates current workflows, identifies inefficiencies, and proposes redesigns to improve productivity, cost, safety, and quality.
Develops and implements standardized procedures across operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
Leads Lean Six Sigma projects, defines KPIs, and establishes governance models for ongoing process improvement.
Drives cultural change, manages stakeholder engagement, and delivers training programs to ensure adoption of new processes.
Identifies opportunities for automation and digitalization, executes POCs/MVPs, and validates solutions before scaling.
Conducts risk assessments and ensures all processes meet regulatory and safety requirements.
Implements quality assurance systems and monitors ROI for process improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Systems, or Electrical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field, or an associate degree with 8 years of relevant experience required.
A minimum of 2 year of program/project/process management experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point).
General knowledge and experience of Product Management/Process & Systems.
Relevant Experience 3+ years leading process improvement, operational excellence, or digital transformation initiatives in energy, utilities, or industrial sectors.
Proven expertise in workflow analysis and redesign using Lean, Six Sigma, or DMAIC methodologies.
Experience conducting user experience (interviews, usability testing, journey mapping) to ensure process changes improve user experience.
Ability to identify and prioritize opportunities for efficiency, automation, and UX enhancement aligned with business objectives.
Strong capability in executing POCs/MVPs and validating new process designs before large-scale rollout.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Product, IT, UX, and Field teams) to implement sustainable process changes.
Familiarity with process mapping tools, KPI definition, and continuous improvement governance models.
Solid understanding of energy operations (generation, distribution, maintenance) and enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, GIS).
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with a strong focus on user-centered design.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) to support iterative process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and adaptive planning.
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