Senior Manager, Operational Excellence

SPX Technologies

Operations Project Manager at SPX Technologies managing operational projects and driving efficiency across teams. Collaborating with various departments to meet business objectives and improve processes.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeOverland Park • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end‑to‑end planning, execution, and delivery of operational projects across multiple teams
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs
Develop and maintain project plans, dashboards, and documentation
Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues when necessary
Maintain project plans for communication with teams and across organization
Analyze current processes and identify opportunities for improvement or automation
Implement standardized workflows, SOPs, and best practices to enhance efficiency
Track operational KPIs and provide insights to leadership
Support change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new processes or tools
Serve as the primary liaison between operations, finance, HR, IT, and other departments
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and status updates to ensure alignment
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and external partners when required
Assist in forecasting project budgets and resource allocation
Monitor expenditures and ensure projects stay within approved budgets
Prepare reports and presentations for leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10 years of experience in operations, project management, or continuous improvement roles
Strong understanding of project management principles and the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project)
Proven knowledge of process improvement methodologies, including CI practices, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and effectively implement changes
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-function teams at all levels (production to management) and present data and recommendations verbally and in written form to management
Preferred PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification
Experience in a fast‑paced or high‑growth environment
Familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, minitab)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprocess improvementLean ManufacturingSix Sigmadata analysisbudget forecastingresource allocationrisk managementautomationKPI tracking

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillscommunication skillsproblem solvingcollaborationleadershipfacilitationchange managementstrategic thinkingstakeholder engagement

Certifications

PMPLean Six Sigma