Senior Associate - Continuous Improvement

Nuveen; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAA Global Capabilities in Pune is seeking a seasoned 8IC Manager for Continuous Improvement to lead and mentor cross-functional teams in implementing efficiency projects. You will analyze metrics, drive value creation, and oversee large-scale programs from research to implementation, ensuring measurable operational improvements.

The role emphasizes collaboration across business units, stakeholder engagement, and robust program management to deliver sustainable business benefits.

Qualifications

• University degree required or equivalent
• 5+ years in continuous improvement roles preferred
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies and tools
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive value creation

Responsibilities

• Manages process improvement and continuous improvement analyses to identify upgrades for business unit goals.
• Advises functional teams to determine needs for improvements and strategize solutions.
• Approves diagnostics designs that quantify and prioritize value creation projects.
• Provides expertise on process enhancements to improve operating efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Liaises with all levels to ensure smooth transition to new programs and solutions.
• Presents metrics showing impact of changes to management.
• Manages large projects in continuous improvement and mentors junior staff.

Skills

Process Improvement

Agile Methodology

Change Management

Program Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Resource Planning

Education

University (Degree)

Job description

Business Continuous Improvement Management

Business Continuous Improvement Mgmt job oversees the operations of improvement projects from initial research and assessment stages through the transition and implementation phases. Working under limited supervision, this job collaborates with functional teams across the organization to identify and execute improvement strategies that best enhance operations. This job also analyzes metrics to measure the impact of process enhancements after they are implemented by the organization. This job is considered a subject matter expert in the Continuous Improvement area.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Manages process improvement and continuous improvement analyses to identify potential upgrades that would be ideal for business unit goals.
• Advises functional teams across the organization to determine needs for business improvements and to strategize possible business solutions.
• Approves business diagnostics designs that identify, quantify and prioritize value creation projects in congruence with team feedback and input.
• Provides expertise on potential process enhancements that would improve operating efficiencies and cost effectiveness within the organization.
• Liaises with all levels of the organization to ensure that the transition to new programs and implemented solutions is smooth and effective.
• Present metrics to management that demonstrate the impact implemented changes have had on the organization.
• Manages large projects and processes in the continuous improvement space, along with coaching and mentoring lower level professionals.

Educational Requirements

University (Degree)

Preferred Work Experience

5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work

Career Level

8IC Manager for Continuous Improvement

Related Skills

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Agile Methodology
• Business Acumen
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Process Understanding
• Change Management
• Consultative Communication
• Executive Presence
• Influence
• Prioritizes Effectively
• Problem Solving
• Program Management
• Relationship Management
• Resource Planning

Company Overview

TIAA Global Capabilities was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent, reduce risk by insourcing key platforms and processes, as well as contribute to innovation with a focus on enhancing our technology stack. TIAA Global Capabilities is focused on building a scalable and sustainable organization , with a focus on technology , operations and expanding into the shared services business space. Working closely with our U.S. colleagues and other partners, our goal is to reduce risk, improve the efficiency of our technology and processes and develop innovative ideas to increase throughput and productivity.

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