Process Improvement Manager

Next Step is a digital, AI-first career platform dedicated to helping top-performing consultants navigate career transitions. By leveraging a data-driven approach, Next Step matches consulting professionals with high-fit exit opportunities while enabling companies to connect with exceptional talent. The platform is developed in collaboration with Consulting Comedy, the largest consulting-focused community globally, boasting 1M+ subscribers.

On behalf of our partner network, we're recruiting a Process Improvement Manager in New York.

Salary range: $105,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience.

As Process Improvement Manager, you'll identify inefficiencies and implement changes that make the business run better. You will:

• Map current processes to find bottlenecks, redundancies, and opportunities for improvement
• Design and implement solutions that reduce costs, improve speed, or enhance quality
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives from diagnosis through implementation
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to drive measurable operational gains
• Track KPIs and metrics to quantify the impact of process changes
• Train teams on new processes and ensure adoption across the organization
• Build business cases for improvement projects and present recommendations to leadership
• Create standardized workflows and documentation that scale across departments

• Previous experience in consulting (MBB, Big 4, or boutique firms)
• 3-5+ years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or transformation roles
• Strong expertise in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar)
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with measurable business impact
• Excellent stakeholder management and change management skills at all organizational levels

If you've built your career in consulting and are ready to transition into process improvement roles in the industry, multiple companies in our network are likely looking for you.

• Step 1: Submit your application.
• Step 2: You'll receive an invite to join the Next Step platform.
• Step 3: Complete your profile and get matched with the best-fit companies and opportunities in our partner network.

Please note: Once you've joined our platform, if your background is a strong match for this specific role, we'll connect you with the hiring company for next steps. If this role isn't the right fit, we'll continue matching you with similar opportunities that align with your expertise, industry preferences, and career goals.