Leads team to identify and prioritize performance improvement projects.
Develops project plans and supports consultants with project execution.
Plans and manages the activities of a team that provides operational support for a business segment, group or team.
Develops and implements project/work plans in support of department goals.
Finds new business opportunities and strategic initiatives that help the organization meet its objectives.
Creates long-term strategy and sustainability.
Promotes performance improvement methodologies to drive behavior change.
Acts as a thought leader.
Seeks out and invites external thought leaders and behavior change experts to present new ideas and best practices to senior leadership.
Leads process improvement initiatives through the disciplined use of measurements, accountability, analysis and discussion of process alternatives in order to arrive at best practices.
Brings expertise or identifies subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts in performance improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, tool ownership and compliance with procedures, etc.
Advises business groups by providing strategic direction to initiative prioritization, integration and resource application.
Ensures policies and procedures align with corporate vision.
Provides direction and clarity based on benchmark data to strategies and goals.

Requirements

Minimum: BA/BS degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or relevant degree (preferably in business related field), or equivalent experience.
8 years of relevant experience including leading a staff of employees.
Experience with consulting, performance improvement related functions.
Safety-related and operational experience.
Desired: MBA or related graduate degree
Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green, or Black Belt Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP Certification)
Prior experience with active mentoring/coaching reporting relationships, resource planning, setting goals, and assignment of projects, process improvement, managing performance, leading cross-functional teams, influencing others, decision-making, change management, and communications
Knowledge of root cause analysis
Knowledge of safety and operational issues and processes
Experience in learning and development and/or Human Resources
Lean Six Sigma knowledge and experience
Expertise in facilitating and overseeing cross-functional initiatives
Advanced understanding in performance measurement development and benchmarking
Excellent leadership skills to effectively manage a team of professionals.

Benefits

This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

performance improvementproject managementroot cause analysisdata capture and analysisprocess improvementperformance measurement developmentbenchmarkingresource planningchange managementconsulting

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcoachinginfluencingdecision-makingcommunicationstrategic directionteam managementbehavior changethought leadership

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Yellow BeltLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black BeltProject Management Professional (PMP)