Senior Consultant - Business Process Improvement

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health, disability, and life insurance

Learning budget for certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant specializing in Business Process Improvement to join their remote team serving clients across South Africa. The role focuses on analyzing, redesigning, and optimizing client processes to boost efficiency, cut costs, and improve quality using Lean and Six Sigma.

You will map processes, implement updated workflows, and guide organizations through change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business/engineering domains.
• 6+ years in business process management, operational consulting, or continuous improvement roles.
• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with process mapping/modeling tools.
• Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Apply methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and BPMN to design optimized processes.
• Develop detailed process maps, implement new workflows, and manage the transition to improved operational models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and adoption of process changes.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track process performance and measure impact.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops to upskill client teams in new process methodologies.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Process mapping

Analytical skills

Change management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Process modeling tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant specializing in Business Process Improvement to join their remote team, serving clients across South Africa. This role focuses on analyzing, redesigning, and optimizing client business processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality. You will leverage methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma to drive significant operational enhancements. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a proven ability to implement sustainable process changes in complex organizational settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Apply methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and BPMN to design optimized processes.
• Develop detailed process maps, implement new workflows, and manage the transition to improved operational models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and adoption of process changes.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track process performance and measure impact.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops to upskill client teams in new process methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in business process management, operational consulting, or continuous improvement roles.
• Certified Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with process mapping and modeling tools.
• Proven track record of successfully leading process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and change management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work environment enabling flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous budget for continuous learning, certifications, and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects across various industries nationwide.