Process Manager - 2 Positions

Location:
New York, NY

School:
Technology

Position Summary:
Edison Schools, founded in 1992, is the nations leading partner with public schools and school districts focused on raising student achievement through its research-based school design, uniquely aligned assessment systems, interactive professional development and integrated use of technology. Edison Schools Inc. serves more than 270,000 public school students in over 20 states through its entire school management partnerships with districts and charter schools, summer and after-school programs, and achievement management solutions for school systems.

The Process Manager will be responsible for evaluating and improving efficiency of the organization by driving process improvement initiatives throughout Edisons headquarters and businesses. The Process Manager report directly to the SVP, Business Operations.

Responsibilities

· Develop, implement and support processes improvement initiative using Six Sigma methodologies to simplify and improve operations
· Lead cross functional teams to drive process re-engineering efforts for identified processes
· Investigate and propose opportunities for process improvement throughout the company
· Manage priority list of processes to be re-engineered
· Manage and/or provide oversight for all process re-engineering projects
· Manage the documentation, publication and annual review of all processes, policies and procedures
· Support and ensure the implementation of new/revised processes
· Assist the organization with change management efforts needed as a result of newly implemented processes
· Develops metrics for measuring successful implementation of new processes
· Ensure process owners and functional leaders are provided the business support required to develop, implement and sustain process changes
· Promote the use of the latest/most effective methodologies for efficiency, cost measurement and productivity throughout the organization



Special Skills/Experience Required:
Requirements
· BA/BS required, Masters degree preferred
· Formal Six Sigma training
· Green Belt/Black Belt certification required
· 5-10 years experience with demonstrated success driving process re-engineering projects in medium to large organizations
· Proven ability to drive meaningful change results
· Detail-oriented, organized individual
· Ability to cultivate strong, collaborative working relationships within a group, across multiple divisions
· Self-starter with a strong work ethic and an enthusiastic team player
· Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to professionally communicate with a broad spectrum of audiences
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft Project a plus but not required

An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Edison Schools Inc. to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required as required by civil rights law.



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