Global Head of Lean Six Sigma Strategy & Partnerships

PeopleCert Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two free vouchers for all PeopleCert's

International, dynamic environment

Job summary

PeopleCert is seeking a strategic Head of Lean Six Sigma to drive global commercial growth of the Lean Six Sigma portfolio. You will define the commercial roadmap, build partnerships with corporates and training providers, and lead a high-impact team across international markets.

The role requires senior leadership, a Black Belt/Master Black Belt, and a track record of revenue growth and market expansion, with exceptional stakeholder management and communications skills in English.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Quality Management, or related discipline; MBA preferred.
• 12–15 years of experience in business development, commercial leadership, or strategic partnerships in consulting, professional education, or certification sectors.
• Lean Six Sigma qualification (Black Belt or Master Black Belt) is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee the global commercial strategy for PeopleCert’s Lean Six Sigma product line.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporates, training organizations, consulting firms, and professional associations to expand market presence.
• Drive revenue growth with a target-driven sales/partnership strategy.
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Partner teams to align go-to-market initiatives.
• Represent PeopleCert at industry events to promote thought leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Channel development

Partnership strategy

Consultative selling

Strategic account management

Relationship building

Negotiation

English proficiency

Education

Postgraduate degree (MBA preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Job description

PeopleCert is looking for Head of Lean Six Sigma, who will be responsible for leading the global commercial growth of the Lean Six Sigma portfolio. Through an in-depth understanding of the PeopleCert Group strategy, the successful candidate will define and execute the commercial roadmap, establish partnerships with corporates and training providers, and drive the adoption of PeopleCert’s Lean Six Sigma certifications and solutions across international markets.

As a Head of Lean Six Sigma, your tasks will include the following:

• Define and oversee the global commercial strategy for PeopleCert’s Lean Six Sigma product line.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporates, training organizations, consulting firms, and professional associations to expand market presence.

• Drive revenue growth by implementing a target-driven sales and partnership strategy.

• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Partner teams to ensure alignment of go-to-market initiatives.

• Represent PeopleCert at Lean Six Sigma, operational excellence, quality management, and process improvement-related industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote thought leadership.

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to adjust commercial strategies proactively.

• Identify opportunities to increase the adoption of Lean Six Sigma certifications across different industries and international markets.

• Provide forecasts, reporting, and insights to senior leadership on commercial performance and growth opportunities.

• Mentor and guide a commercial team to achieve defined goals and objectives.

• Ensure their work and presence are aligned with the company’s core values—Quality, Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Clarity, and Velocity.

What We Look For:

• Postgraduate degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Quality Management, or a related discipline; an MBA is preferred.

• Over 12–15 years of experience in business development, commercial leadership, or strategic partnerships within consulting, professional education, operational excellence, quality management, or certification sectors.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles, methodologies, practices, and certifications.

• A recognised Lean Six Sigma qualification, preferably at Black Belt or Master Black Belt level, will be considered a strong asset.

• Proven record of successfully driving revenue growth and international market expansion.

• Sound expertise in channel development, partnership strategy, consultative selling, and strategic account management.

• Superb relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior executives and cross-functional teams across cultures.

• Awareness of ITIL®, Prince2 and other products of PEOPLECERT is desirable but not an absolute must.
• Advanced written and spoken English (C2 level certification desired, LANGUAGECERT C2 LTE or C2 IESOL certificate would be a plus).
• Advanced computer literacy is required. ECDL Advance level certification is desirable.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics CRM or similar software will be considered an asset.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package

• Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere
• Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees
• Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment
• Constant personal and professional development
• 100% Virtual Hiring Process

If you want to become a member of our international, dynamic and agile team that creates world leading software products, then we should certainly like to hear from you!

About PeopleCert

PeopleCertis a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.

Quality, Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Clarity, and Velocity are the core values which guide everything we do.

Our offices in UK, Greece, and Cyprus boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.

Working on Home Office (HO) Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.

If working on the SELT service in the UK, background checks will include:

• A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality, identity and place of residence)
• HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)
• Financial background check
• Employment reference check.

If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK.

In addition, if personnel are required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in English language and, where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK), the official language of the relevant country.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.