Job ID: JOB_ID_2881
Job Title: Senior Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement Consultant (Organizational Consultant)
The role sits within the Office of Business Transformation and focuses on enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Smartsheet-based project and reporting tools. This is a highly visible role that allows a seasoned Lean Six Sigma leader to influence transformation across a large, complex organization. You’ll work with executive stakeholders and operational teams to solve meaningful institutional challenges while helping scale continuous improvement capability across the organization. The position blends strategic consulting, facilitation, and training, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building organizational capability while delivering measurable process improvements.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years leading business process improvement initiatives within a complex organization.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification with strong application of DMAIC methodologies.
- Experience facilitating cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
- Expertise in Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, 5S, and process redesign.
- Experience translating strategic objectives into operational improvement strategies.
- Strong organizational change management experience including stakeholder engagement and adoption strategies.
- Advanced facilitation and executive communication skills.
- Experience designing and delivering Lean Six Sigma training programs.
- Working knowledge of enterprise administrative functions such as finance, HR, payroll, or research administration.
- Advanced proficiency with Smartsheet including dashboards, workflows, formulas, and executive reporting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Visio).
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Experience working within higher education or similarly matrixed organizations.
- Change Management certification (Prosci or ACMP preferred).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience working as a Business Analyst or Business Process Analyst in an academic environment.
- Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools for process analysis, documentation, or operational insights.
What You Will Be Doing:
Tech Breakdown:
- 40% Lean Six Sigma methodologies and process improvement frameworks.
- 35% Smartsheet, reporting dashboards, and operational analytics.
- 25% Microsoft Office and process mapping tools (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
Daily Responsibilities:
- 60% Hands On
- 10% Management Duties
- 30% Team Collaboration
Special Requirements
Hybrid (Davis, CA), 12-month contract, Video interview
Compensation & Location
Salary: $90,000 – $130,000 per year (Estimated)
Location: Davis, CA
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Email: raj@convextech.com
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