Position Summary
A healthcare organization is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Project Director to lead a site-wide operational excellence transformation initiative. This leader will be responsible for driving Lean adoption, improving patient throughput and operational performance, managing a portfolio of process improvement projects, and building a sustainable culture of continuous improvement across the medical center.
Key Responsibilities
Lean Transformation Leadership
- Lead and oversee the organization's Lean transformation strategy and roadmap.
- Partner with executive sponsors and operational leaders to align improvement initiatives with strategic goals.
- Drive measurable results related to patient flow, quality, efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Establish governance, accountability, and sustainability plans for continuous improvement efforts.
Project & Program Management
- Manage a portfolio of Lean Six Sigma projects from assessment through implementation and sustainment.
- Develop project charters, A3s, timelines, communication plans, and performance measures.
- Identify risks, implement countermeasures, and keep stakeholders informed of project progress.
Performance Improvement
- Analyze operational and process data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Lead workflow redesign, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and process optimization efforts.
- Track project outcomes, operational metrics, and return on investment.
- Implement standard work, visual management tools, dashboards, and performance management systems.
Coaching & Change Management
- Serve as a Lean coach and change agent across the organization.
- Train and mentor leaders and frontline teams on Lean methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
- Support leaders in developing action plans, performance measures, and leader standard work.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with clinical, operational, quality, patient safety, IT, and administrative teams to achieve strategic objectives.
- Identify and lead enterprise-wide improvement opportunities that leverage best practices and shared learning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Engineering, Nursing, or related field.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt required; Master Black Belt preferred.
- 8+ years of experience leading Lean, Six Sigma, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives within healthcare.
- Proven success implementing sustainable process improvement programs and delivering measurable operational results.
- Strong project management, facilitation, change management, and executive communication skills.
About Korn Ferry
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