Change & Continuous Improvement Leader

Howden, A Chart Industries Company

Change leader driving enterprise transformation and continuous improvement across Howden’s U.S. insurance operations.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading organizational change initiatives, developing change management strategies, and driving continuous improvement using methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, measure program effectiveness, and align initiatives with organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Organizational Change LeadershipLean Six Sigma CertificationChange Management ExpertiseProject Management SkillsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Change Management StrategiesProcess ImprovementData AnalysisKPI DefinitionBusiness TransformationOperational ExcellenceRoot Cause AnalysisProcess MappingAdoption FrameworksMetrics Development

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeBusiness Intelligence ToolsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black BeltPROSCI Change Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesProfessional ServicesInsuranceBrokerageConsulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, execution, and sustainment of organizational change initiatives across multiple business functions
Develop change management strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, communication plans, and adoption frameworks
Partner with leadership teams to assess organizational readiness and mitigate resistance to change
Facilitate workshops, leadership sessions, and stakeholder meetings
Establish metrics to measure change adoption, engagement, and program effectiveness
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and customer experience
Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or other continuous improvement methodologies
Analyze business processes, workflows, and operating models to eliminate inefficiencies and enhance performance
Facilitate process mapping, root cause analysis, and problem-solving sessions
Develop and maintain an enterprise continuous improvement framework
Collaborate with executive leaders to align initiatives with organizational priorities and growth objectives
Support strategic projects, integrations, systems implementations, and business transformation efforts
Establish governance structures, project reporting, and executive-level performance dashboards
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership teams
Define KPIs and success metrics for transformation and improvement initiatives
Monitor progress against goals and provide regular leadership updates
Quantify operational and financial benefits from improvement efforts
Build partnerships across business units and functional teams
Mentor leaders and employees on change management and continuous improvement practices
Advise senior leadership on organizational effectiveness and transformation initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Development, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related field
10+ years of experience leading organizational change, business transformation, operational excellence, or continuous improvement initiatives
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide projects with significant organizational impact
Experience working in complex, matrixed environments with diverse stakeholder groups
Experience within financial services, professional services, insurance, brokerage, consulting, or related industries is preferred
Master's degree preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification
PROSCI Change Management Certification or comparable change management credential
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or large-scale business transformations
Strong change management and organizational development expertise
Exceptional project and program management capabilities
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership
Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to drive measurable business outcomes
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and business intelligence/reporting tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible Paid Time Off
Paid parental leave
Life and Disability insurance
Reasonable accommodations, including software, IT, and office setups where needed
Flexible hours or hybrid working where positions can accommodate them