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

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.
MBA or related graduate degree (desired).
Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green, or Black Belt Certification (desired).
Project Management Professional (PMP Certification) (desired).
Knowledge of root cause analysis (desired).
Knowledge of safety and operational issues and processes (desired).
Experience in learning and development and/or Human Resources (desired).

Benefits

PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

performance improvementproject managementdata analysisroot cause analysisstrategic planningprocess improvementoperational supportbusiness developmentconsultingbehavior change

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcommunicationstrategic directionthought leadershipcollaborationaccountabilityproblem-solvingadaptabilityinitiative

Certifications

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