Do you dream about creating a more sustainable future? At Uplight, we are motivating energy users and providers to accelerate the clean energy ecosystem. Working with over 90 of the world's leading electric and gas utilities, Uplight provides an end-to-end customer energy experience. Uplight delivers personalized experiences that customers have now come to expect-improving satisfaction, increasing revenue, reducing the cost to serve, and contributing to carbon reduction goals. We are B Corp certified, enabling us to put our values into action by not only making decisions for the benefit of our shareholders, but also for our customers, environment, employees, and community.
We are seeking a Senior Lean Six Sigma Project Leader to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious goals for our business and for the planet.
What you get to do:

• Lead the definition and delivery of large business improvement projects (including capital projects) through the application of Lean Six Sigma and project management tools.
• Assist with the definition of potential projects to support the future growth of the business by identifying, quantifying and comparing potential projects, and playing an active role in the prioritization process.
• Secure the appropriate business sponsorship for allocated improvement projects.
• Actively identify potential risks & issues relating to the delivery of projects and manage resolution.
• Process in a timely manner, only escalating major issues.
• Work with business functions to develop and implement data gathering techniques to identify and rank opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide training, mentoring and guidance to others in the business in fact-based problem solving, use of Continuous Improvement tools & techniques.
• Foster a sustainable continuous improvement culture that drives key performance metrics to satisfy customer demand as well as key business goals
• Present progress and updates to the business
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.
• Travel less than 20% of the time.

What you bring to Uplight:

• BS degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Finance, or equivalent experience
• Experience in the energy and/or utilities industries.
• Six Sigma certification
• 3 years of experience in Operational Excellence, Project Management, Lean or similar Operational Excellence Role.
• Demonstrated success in assisting in complex problem-solving projects and initiatives, ability to manage multiple priorities, a bias for action.
• Demonstrated experience and success in application of CI philosophies, tools, and techniques.
• Proactive coaching and change management skills with a strong drive to improve Collaborative, thorough, strategic, responsive, proactive and works well in a team.
• Advanced level computer skills & be knowledgeable in typical business software including Google Suite and MS Suite of applications.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Uplight we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
What makes working at Uplight amazing:
We are:

• Proud to be over 500+ purpose-driven individuals helping to create a more sustainable planet.
• Committed to the environment, our employees, and our communities.
• Focused on providing cross-functional work, collaboration, and development.
• Committed to taking our work and mission seriously and....we love to laugh!

We also provide:

• 401k Match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Peer to peer recognition program
• Management by objectives bonus plan
• Innovative flexible time off policy
• Exceptionally collaborative and cool office spaces

Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000 USD
Application Deadline: March 5, 2024
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.
Uplight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.