Senior Manager, Operational Excellence

(Senior) Manager, Operational Excellence
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Develop and implement strategies to drive operational excellence and support achievement of business objectives
• Act as a thought partner to operational managers by developing structured presentation frameworks with problem definitions, solution paths, and action plans
• Work with the Analytics team to monitor, track, and evaluate the impact of process improvements; make data-driven adjustments where needed
• Prepare and manage the monthly Operations & Engineering MBR deck and ensure timely follow-up and closure of actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to simplify and improve operational processes.
• Support change management efforts to ensure successful adoption and long-term sustainability of process improvements
• Lead the development and execution of major transformation initiatives within Customer Operations
• Support the planning and implementation of large-scale customer service improvement initiatives beyond CSI-led programs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment between operational initiatives and strategic goals
• Effectively communicate plans, progress, and outcomes to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership

COMPETENCIES

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Solid understanding of operational excellence and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
• High attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong project execution and follow-through discipline
• Self-motivated with the ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and globally distributed environment?

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 12-15 years of experience in operational excellence, process improvement, or operations strategy
• Proven experience in executing cross-functional initiatives in a complex organization
• Experience working with Customer Operations, Service Improvement, and transformation programs
• Familiarity with project and change management methodologies
• Experience preparing materials for executive-level reporting (e.g., Monthly Business Reviews)
• Fluency in English

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