Continuous Improvement Manager

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement Strategy Develop, implement, and steer the CI roadmap across multiple business functions, aligning with the organization’s strategic objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Program Management Oversee and manage a portfolio of CI projects, from initiation to execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable impact.
• Process Improvement & Problem Solving Lead and facilitate improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving tools and methodologies, including root cause analysis, value stream mapping, and Kaizen.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Senior Leadership Influence Partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement, facilitate workshops, and present project outcomes that support business goals.
• Data-Driven Decision Making Utilize data analytics to support project decision-making and measure the impact of improvement initiatives, providing clear metrics to guide continuous improvement.
• Training & Development Design and deliver training programs on CI methodologies and problem-solving tools to build organizational capability and promote best practices across teams.
• Governance & Reporting Establish and maintain governance structures, performance metrics, and reporting mechanisms to track CI project progress and impact, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s/master's degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field; an advanced degree or certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management are preferred.
• 12-15 years of experience in continuous improvement, program management, or operational excellence, with a proven track record in leading CI projects across various business functions.
• Expertise in CI tools and problem-solving methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and process mapping.
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to oversee complex, cross-functional initiatives from ideation through to execution.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and drive change.
• Analytical mindset and data-driven approach, with experience in using data analytics to measure improvement impact and support strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated success in training and mentoring teams in CI practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.