Manager, Operational Excellence

Manager, Operational Excellence

Prologis

Location:

Denver, Colorado

Employment type:

Full time

Hiring salary range: $118,400 - $148,000 (salary and total compensation package determined by location, education, experience, and market data).

Join our global team as a Manager, Operational Excellence, where you'll implement cutting‑edge Lean and Change Management methodologies, spearhead cross‑functional initiatives, and explore emerging technologies like AI and automation to optimize efficiency. You'll play a key role in shaping strategic operations, managing impactful projects, and fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement that delivers measurable results.

• Apply Lean methodologies to drive process optimisation 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.
• Lead Kaizen events and coach teams on Lean principles to cultivate a culture of ongoing process refinement.
• Support senior leadership in executing operational strategies that improve key performance metrics and enhance customer value.
• 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 streamline processes and increase operational agility.
• Drive the progress and impact of improvement initiatives, ensuring they deliver measurable business results.
• Assume project‑management responsibilities as needed to ensure seamless execution, including timeline management, stakeholder coordination and deliverable tracking.
• Lead change‑management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes, tools and technologies.
• Develop and execute change‑management plans, including communication strategies, training and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with leadership to assess the impact of changes, identify resistance points and create actionable mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement across all levels of the business.

• 5+ years of experience applying Lean or Six Sigma process improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change‑management initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication and training.
• Proficiency in 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.
• 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.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent.
• Change‑management certification.
• Experience leading Kaizen events and facilitating process‑improvement workshops.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification.

Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.