Process Improvement Engineer – Transformation Management

MSK

Process Improvement Engineer supporting enterprise-wide transformation initiatives at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Collaborating with stakeholders and utilizing data to drive operational excellence.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $124,000 - $204,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in process improvement and operational excellence, utilizing strong analytical skills to drive data-informed decisions and implement sustainable solutions across cross-functional teams. Proficient in process mapping, workflow analysis, and change management to enhance organizational performance.

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Process ImprovementOperational ExcellenceData AnalysisProcess MappingChange Management

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Hard Skills

Process MappingWorkflow AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisPerformance MeasurementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationFacilitationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTableauPower BISQLPython

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Process ImprovementOperational ExcellenceTransformationBusiness OperationsConsulting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support enterprise-wide process improvement and transformation initiatives.
Partner with clinical, operational, and administrative stakeholders to assess workflows and identify improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with Process Engineers, Project Managers, Change Specialists, and Data Analysts to implement sustainable solutions.
Facilitate current-state assessments, future-state design sessions, and structured problem-solving efforts.
Analyze operational data, identify root causes, and develop actionable recommendations.
Create process maps, implementation plans, and performance metrics to support enterprise initiatives.
Coordinate project workstreams, monitor progress, and communicate results to stakeholders and leadership.
Support change management activities to drive adoption of new processes and ways of working.
Design new tools, frameworks, or approaches for initiatives that don't have an established process or precedent to draw from.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5 years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, transformation, business operations, consulting, or a related field
Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives in a highly matrixed environment
Strong analytical skills with experience using data to identify opportunities and drive decisions
Experience with process mapping, workflow analysis, root cause analysis, and performance measurement
Ability to structure and define problems in ambiguous, undefined situations, in addition to solving complex problems that already have a clear objective
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python, or AI-enabled tools is a plus
Lean, Six Sigma, or related certification preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work hours
Professional development opportunities