Head of Operational Excellence & Strategic Cost Reduction

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team

Innovative projects

Medical benefits

Remote work

Paid holidays

Learn@Siemens

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Lincoln, United Kingdom, seeks a Head of Business Excellence to spearhead strategic process improvements across engineering projects. You will drive continuous improvement, optimize resources, and uphold quality and safety standards while leading cross-functional teams at a senior level.

The role requires a decade of leadership experience, strong KPI analytics, and excellent communication with executives.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in technical or non-technical roles, with a proven track record in leadership positions.
• Experience leading operational excellence initiatives and delivering measurable financial benefits at a senior level.
• Strong analytical skills to develop and track KPIs and performance metrics, with a focus on strategic impact.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging with senior management and stakeholders effectively.
• A growth mindset and the ability to inspire and mentor teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee continuous improvement initiatives that significantly enhance operational excellence across engineering projects.
• Drive strategic cost reduction programs by identifying inefficiencies and optimizing resource utilization across the organization.
• Implement and champion process improvements that uphold quality and safety standards while maximizing efficiency.
• Analyze performance data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, enabling informed, data-driven decision-making at the executive level.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support transformation and process optimization projects, fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Operational excellence

KPIs & metrics

Data analysis

Executive communication

Mentoring teams

Job description

Siemens Energy in Lincoln, United Kingdom, seeks a Head of Business Excellence to spearhead strategic process improvements across engineering projects. You will drive continuous improvement, optimize resources, and uphold quality and safety standards while leading cross-functional teams at a senior level.

The role requires a decade of leadership experience, strong KPI analytics, and excellent communication with executives.