Senior Performance Improvement Lead — Data-Driven, Hybrid

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Performance Improvement Consultant to diagnose performance issues, design data-driven strategies, and lead implementation that delivers tangible business results. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility in a hybrid model.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and 6+ years in performance improvement, with strong analytics and excellent client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree; 6+ years in performance improvement or operational excellence.
• Proven track record leading performance enhancement projects.
• Strong analytical and quantitative data analysis skills.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams; hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Assess client operations to identify performance gaps.
• Develop data-driven strategies to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Design and deploy KPIs and performance frameworks.
• Lead process optimization and workflow redesign projects.
• Facilitate workshops and train client teams.
• Analyze processes to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Collaborate with clients to implement change and measure impact.
• Prepare reports and business cases for initiatives.
• Mentor junior consultants and share expertise.
• Stay updated on best practices in performance management.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Lean Six Sigma

Client-facing skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Hybrid work experience

Education

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

Tools

Project management tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Performance Improvement Consultant to diagnose performance issues, design data-driven strategies, and lead implementation that delivers tangible business results. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility in a hybrid model.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and 6+ years in performance improvement, with strong analytics and excellent client-facing skills.