Manager, Operational Excellence

Manager, Operational Excellence implementing Lean and Change Management methodologies. Driving operational efficiency and innovation at Prologis.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $118,400 - $162,800 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement Lean methodologies to drive process optimization and operational efficiency across multiple departments
Facilitate value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other Lean tools to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives
Support senior leadership in executing operational strategies that improve key performance metrics, enhance customer value and drive long-term business growth
Use data analysis to uncover process inefficiencies and develop actionable insights to improve business outcomes
Explore the integration of new technologies, including automation and AI, to further streamline processes and increase operational agility
Drive the progress and impact of improvement initiatives, ensuring they deliver measurable business results
Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies within the organization
Collaborate with leadership to assess the impact of changes, identify resistance points, and create actionable mitigation strategies

What you’ll need

5+ years exposure to process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
Demonstrated ability to lead change management initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication, and training
Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics to identify trends, solve complex problems, and drive informed decision-making
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and departments
Demonstrated professionalism, teamwork, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while creating clarity for project teams
Bachelor’s degree in Business Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent preferred
Change Management certification preferred
Experience leading kaizen events and facilitating process improvement workshops preferred

Comp & perks

healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits
401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation
generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time

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Hard Skills & Tools

Lean methodologiesSix Sigmadata analysisprocess optimizationvalue stream mappingroot cause analysisautomationAIchange managementkaizen events

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationteamworkproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementprofessionalismnavigating ambiguitycreating claritytraining

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Green BeltChange Management certification