Principal Operational Excellence Analyst

Clarivate Plc; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarivate Plc seeks a Principal Operational Excellence Analyst to join the OpEx Support Team in Noida, India. The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma-driven transformation, data analytics, automation and digital transformation to deliver measurable improvements.

You will partner with senior leaders to identify strategic priorities, lead cross-functional projects, and translate requirements into scalable digital solutions while navigating ambiguous business environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Business Transformation or related fields.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification; Master Black Belt is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional transformation projects.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and influencing senior leadership.
• Experience with digital transformation, automation, analytics or AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong data-driven problem-solving and analytical capability.
• Experience in project/program management and change management.
• Excellent executive communication, storytelling and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and complex business environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior business leaders and functional stakeholders to identify strategic priorities and transformation opportunities.
• Facilitate executive-level discussions, workshops and problem-solving sessions.
• Support and lead digital transformation initiatives from ideation through implementation.
• Partner with technology, data and business teams to translate business requirements into scalable digital solutions.
• Develop transformation concepts, business cases, project charters and implementation roadmaps.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Data analytics

Problem solving

Project management

Change management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Master Black Belt

Tools

JIRA

Job description

We are looking for a Principal Operational Excellence Analyst to join our OpEx Support Team in Noida. This is an amazing opportunity to work in an IP Operations group. The team consists of 6 members and is reporting to the Sr. Manager Business Analytics. We have a great skill set in Lean Six Sigma, data analytics, digital automation and we would love to speak with you if you have skills in Lean Six Sigma, process excellence, data & analytics, automation and digital transformation.

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Business Transformation or related fields.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification; Master Black Belt is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional transformation projects.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and influencing senior leadership.
• Experience with digital transformation, automation, analytics or AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong data-driven problem-solving and analytical capability.
• Experience in project/program management and change management.
• Excellent executive communication, storytelling and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and complex business environments.

It would be great if you also had . . .

• Working knowledge of AI / GenAI
• Ability to test ideas and adapt data analytics results.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
• Worked with Agile methodologies and ticketing systems like JIRA.
• Good written & verbal communication skills

What will you be doing in this role?

• Partner with senior business leaders and functional stakeholders to identify strategic priorities and transformation opportunities.
• Facilitate executive-level discussions, workshops and problem-solving sessions.
• Support and lead digital transformation initiatives from ideation through implementation.
• Partner with technology, data and business teams to translate business requirements into scalable digital solutions.
• Develop transformation concepts, business cases, project charters and implementation roadmaps.

About the Team

The team consists of 6 members and is reporting to the Sr. Manager Business Analytics. Core process related responsibilities: Lean Six Sigma Projects, performing data & analytics, automation and digital transformation to solve complex business problems and deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, customer experience and cost.

The team operates at a senior stakeholder level, translating business strategy and emerging insights into transformation opportunities, strategic projects and sustainable solutions.

Hours of Work

• This is a full-time role requiring 40 working hours (excluding breaks) per week based out of Noida, India (IST).
• As a member of a global team, the expectation is that some flexibility in working hours may be needed. Some of the project and team meetings may be needed outside of normal office hours to connect with colleagues in the USA, however where possible this will be kept to a minimum.

At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.