Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Job Summary: The Continuous Improvement Project Manager is responsible for key projects that support corporate strategies, while also serving as an enterprise process improvement resource. 

What can HOLT Group offer you?

• A competitive salary, commensurate with your experience and competencies.
• A comprehensive and robust benefits program that includes complete health care, 401(k) matching & Profit-Sharing plan (ROTH and traditional), paid holidays, and a front-loaded PTO program.
• A Tuition Reimbursement program to support the pursuit of accredited college courses.
• An employee development program with professional development staff that allows you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT. 

 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or similar required or ten years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree 
• Eight or more years of work experience in a Process Excellence/Continuous Improvement role 
• Minimum of five years of experience leading Process Improvement projects 
• Minimum of three years of experience in an operations environment required 
• Minimum of three years of experience in metrics analysis required or knowledge of preferred project management methodologies 
• Six Sigma Black Belt certified or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment 
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) required 
• Strong Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Process Improvement methodology, tools, and techniques 
• Strong knowledge of Visio, project management related software such as MS Project, Smart Sheet, Monday.com, Access, and other project management tools for task tracking and team collaboration efforts 
• Excellent analytical and project management skills 
• Demonstrated excellence in problem solving and solution recommendation skills using the Plan-Do-Check-Act model
• Ability to use computer, printer, and software programs necessary (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with clients, project team members, customers and vendors to achieve desired outcomes.
• Possesses strong math and statistical analysis skills 
• Proven ability to prioritize work load, organize technical work and resources 
• Proven ability to work independently, manage time and plan and implement objectives effectively 
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, recall information with accuracy, and pay close attention to detail
• Ability to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure 
• Ability to lead, supervise, teach and accept direction 

Essential Functions: 

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Leads and documents project progress and tasks in order to increase the velocity of programs and initiatives through the CI Team pipeline to obtain desired business results
• Analyzes existing tasks and processes with focus on identifying process gaps, non-value added steps, and other impediments to efficient operations 
• Leads and facilitates cross-functional teams to achieve improvement objectives. Implements course corrections as needed during process improvement implementations 
• Develops process and task steps within work documents; Assists in creating training requirements for the purpose of improving and controlling the emerging processes
• Manages the CI Process within the Team, providing visibility of project status. Manages to client/project target completion dates and regularly reports on progress
• Manages and expands the project management platform to drive improved client communication and provide steady communication to all stakeholders 
• Develops, maintains, and revises project plans for large cross-functional projects. Keeps projects and project participants on task; Tracks progress against project goals and updates key stakeholders on progress of project goals 
• Develops, maintains, and revises work plans as appropriate for specific area of expertise; Integrates work with other departmental initiatives and revises as needed 
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to overcome barriers to achieving project goals 
• Utilizes Lean and Six Sigma training and tools to educate and enable clients to self-manage projects upon hand-off and implementation phases of the project lifecycle
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all