Lean Six Sigma Consultant

Job Summary

The Senior Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement Consultant serves as a strategic leader and facilitator for Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and continuous improvement initiatives within a complex organizational environment. The incumbent advances operational excellence, stewardship, and service delivery, leading enterprise-wide process improvement using the LSS DMAIC framework. The role combines project leadership, strategic consulting, training, and capability development to drive sustainable change and performance.

• Primarily remote, with scheduled on-site presence for stakeholder engagement and training sessions
• Training sessions typically occur once every six weeks and are planned well in advance
• On-site presence is expected approximately two days per month, scheduled in advance
• A workstation is available for collaboration on core on-site days (e.g., Tuesdays)
• Regular on-site attendance beyond scheduled activities is not required
• Please note:
  
  Daily parking fees apply

• Process Improvement Project Leadership – 60%
• Training & Capability Development – 25%
• Consulting, Mentoring, and Green Belt Support – 15%

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional process improvement projects through all DMAIC phases
• Apply advanced LSS methodologies (Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Kaizen)
• Collaborate with leaders and teams to analyze complex processes and implement sustainable solutions
• Ensure control plans and accountability measures post-implementation
• Projects may span administrative services, finance, HR, or research functions

• Design, deliver, and continuously enhance Lean Six Sigma curricula (Yellow Belt, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, 5S training)
• Develop learning materials, job aids, and practical tools to support operational application of Lean principles
• Measure training outcomes and project results
• Contribute to scalable learning pathways for sustained continuous improvement capability

• Facilitate forums to share best practices, tools, and lessons learned
• Foster collaboration across departments and units; build a network of Lean practitioners
• Coach and mentor Lean Six Sigma Green Belt candidates and project teams
• Provide advisory support for improvement initiatives

• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor performance (advanced Smartsheet proficiency required)
• Leverage digital and AI-enabled tools for process mapping, data analysis, and documentation
• Identify automation and AI opportunities in continuous improvement

• Appointment Type: 1-year contract
• Percentage of Time: 100% (Monday–Friday)
• Hybrid location (remote/on-site mix)

• Extended periods working at a computer
• Adherence to health and safety guidelines
• Smoke and tobacco-free workplace (indoors and outdoors, including parking lots)
• Critical position requiring a successful background check (criminal history and identity)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years leading process improvement in a complex or matrixed environment
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification with demonstrated application of DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, and process reengineering
• Experience translating strategic objectives into operational improvement strategies
• Organizational change management expertise (stakeholder engagement, behavior adoption, long-term sustainment)
• Experience developing and delivering Lean Six Sigma training and mentoring
• Working knowledge of core administrative functions (e.g., finance, HR, payroll, research administration)
• Advanced proficiency with Smartsheet (databases, dashboards, reporting, workflows)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Visio)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Business analyst/process analyst experience in an academic or large organizational environment

• Successful completion of a background check (criminal history and identity) required for employment