Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Continuous Improvement (Hicksville, NY, US) - PSEG
Hicksville, NY
About the Job
Requisition: 77872
PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island
Salary Range: $ 114,500 - $ 188,100
Incentive: PIP 15%
Work Location Category: Hybrid
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
This position's purpose is to analyze and measure the effectiveness of existing business processes and develop sustainable, repeatable, and quantifiable business process improvements. This position ensures the successful completion of the process improvement portfolio projects, both leading projects and managing a team. The position manages, mentors, and develops Performance Improvement Analysts to be able to to lead enterprise wide Continuous Improvement projects. In addition, the position collaborates with senior management to prioritize strategic initiatives and allocation of resources in support of business goals and Operation Services Agreement KPI's.
Job Responsibilities
- Manages, mentors, and develops Performance Improvement Analyst/Project Leader’s and their ability to lead enterprise wide CI projects
- Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing business processes and develops sustainable, repeatable, and quantifiable business process improvements
- Collects and analyzes process data to initiate, develop, and recommend business practices and procedures and process changes that focus on enhanced safety, increased productivity and efficiency
- Develops a consistent methodology to measure process improvement performance against targets and maintains standards for all training programs and materials
- Defines how the scope, goals and deliverables of projects should support business goals and Operation Services Agreement KPI's, in collaboration with senior management
- Assists businesses in the prioritization of projects and allocation of resources to ensure successful completion of the process improvement portfolio
- Works with management and businesses associates to address the company’s business process issues
Job Specific Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with 9 years of relevant work experience, or, in lieu of a degree, 12 years of relevant work experience
- Lean Six Sigma BlackBelt certified
- Ability to lead and work on several concurrent projects
- Plan and lead complex process improvement projects
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, pro-actively managing risk, and facilitating high performing teams.
- Strong leadership skills; ability to encourage and help motivate others
- Demonstrated project management skills and ability to work multiple projects simultaneously
Desired
- Graduate degree in engineering, business administration, or other highly analytical field
- Change Management Practitioner
- Strong project management and change management skills; PMI Certification
- Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressured environment
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Highly organized with a keen attention to details
- High level of ownership and assume full accountability for managing and delivering projects
- Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities
- Appreciation for, and successful experience in, driving change management
- Strong training and presentation - both written and oral
- Strong understanding of, and ability to explain, analytical tools and statistics
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coach facilitators
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