AVP, Corporate Transformation Advisory Delivery Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the execution of a Lean Transformation, encompassing initiatives and ongoing improvement practices and routines.

• Facilitate assessments of current and future states, implementation strategies, and evaluate the impact and value of changes in collaboration with business or service unit specialists.

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships to grasp business challenges and priorities while integrating continuous improvement within the organization.

• Employ Lean and problem-solving tools and analyses to derive insights, solutions, and standardized Lean practices in Value Stream or Function delivery.

• Guarantee the consistent and successful execution of agreed-upon standard work.

• Lead training sessions and problem-solving workshops with senior managers and teams.

• Mentor senior leaders to be effective sponsors.

• Guide leaders at all levels in supporting and sustaining continuous improvement, including management practices and routines.

• Advise managers and teams on tools and techniques for identifying, prioritizing, and achieving performance standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience as a Lean management leader with a proven record in managing end-to-end transformational change.

• Background in the financial services or insurance sector, with an understanding of operational management practices (preferred).

• Lean certification or equivalent experience in applying continuous improvement principles in service-oriented environments/organizations.

• Demonstrated success in developing and/or executing Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proven capability to effectively analyze data and assess performance.

• Ability to manage shifting priorities and exercise sound judgment in demanding situations.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a strong attention to detail when conveying information to senior leaders.

• Extensive knowledge and practical application of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.

• Outstanding presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Strong talent for facilitating, teaching, and coaching a diverse range of audiences.

• Capacity to collaborate effectively in a team setting and provide valuable consulting and coaching.

• High level of integrity and the ability to manage confidential matters and sensitive situations with care.

• Proficiency in project and program management.

• Expertise in data mining and analysis.

• A Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience or a Master's in a related field is required; work experience may be accepted in lieu of educational qualifications.

• Professional Lean Certification is advantageous.

• Willingness to travel 40%-50% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• A variety of medical plan options.

• Coverage for dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• Competitive 401k plan with generous matching contributions.

• Paid time off starting at 20 days per year.

• Up to 12 paid company holidays annually.

• 2 paid days for Volunteer Time Off.

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.

• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks.

• Student Loan Assistance.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Backup Child and Elder Care services.