Process Improvement Manager - Operational Excellence

Job Description
Join a dynamic team which drives transformative change by collaborating with senior leaders to re-engineer core business components. We drive operational excellence by optimizing processes and elevating customer experiences. Our mission is to foster a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing employee engagement and mitigating risks. Committed to delivering substantial financial benefits, we shape a future where innovation and excellence are at the core of every endeavor.
As a Process Improvement Manager within our Operations Excellence team, you will be a key player in driving operational efficiency and change delivery. Your role will involve leveraging your deep understanding of process improvement principles to identify trends, generate innovative solutions, and reduce risk. You will use your advanced data analytics and storytelling skills to communicate complex ideas and influence decision-making. Your ability to build and manage a diverse team will be crucial in coordinating work across different parts of the department. With your proficiency in artificial intelligence foundations, you will guide the use of AI systems in process improvement initiatives. Your role will have a wide-ranging impact on our operations, financial management, and service delivery, contributing to the overall success of our organization.
Job responsibilities

• Lead and deliver training programs and client solutions related to Operational Excellence, including lean management operating systems, human capital development, audit readiness, process modeling and Organizational Change Management (OCM).
• Lead the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives, utilizing advanced data analytics to identify operational inefficiencies, providing impactful recommendations and coaching to client teams as they implement recommendations.
• Utilize storytelling skills to effectively communicate complex process improvement strategies and changes to diverse stakeholders, influencing decision-making and fostering understanding.
• Leverage proficiency in artificial intelligence foundations to guide the integration of AI systems in process improvement initiatives, ensuring they generate accurate and contextually appropriate outputs.
• Oversee the end-to-end change management process, from strategic communications to lasting stakeholder impact mitigation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Build deep, trust-based advisory relationships with key client stakeholders and senior leaders, ensuring their satisfaction throughout the engagement.
• Lead one or more client projects, including managing multiple associates / analysts across several workstreams and developing team members both formally and informally, including serving as a mentor.
• Collaborate with your team to build hypothesis sets, analyses, and roadmaps for solutions.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing process improvement or re-engineering programs, with a focus on operational efficiency and risk reduction, supported by over 7 years of proven experience.
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics, with a demonstrated ability to interpret models and make inferences from data to drive continuous improvement.
• Expertise in Lean Management, Human Capital Development, and Organizational Change Management, or another Operational Excellence discipline.
• Strong executive-level communication skills and presence.
• Proven experience in managing diverse teams, with a focus on fostering an inclusive environment and coordinating work across different parts of a department.
• Proficient in the application of artificial intelligence in process improvement initiatives, with a focus on optimizing the performance of AI systems.
• Demonstrated ability in leading end-to-end change management processes, including strategic communications, influencing others, and mitigating stakeholder impact.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Internal and/or external consulting experience.
• Project management/change management experience.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to identify and implement process improvement opportunities across departments.
• Drive innovation by developing and applying creative solutions to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Utilize systems thinking to analyze complex processes and identify areas for optimization and integration.
• Use agile methodologies to iteratively develop and refine process improvements, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to change.

About Us
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
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About the Team
Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.
Operations teams develop and manage innovative, secure service solutions to meet clients' needs globally. Developing and using the latest technology, teams work to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it easy and convenient to do business with the firm. Teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven customer and client experiences that put users first, providing an unparalleled experience.