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Are you passionate about being part of a successful team?

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an industry leader in Energy Technology?

Join our team!

Our Industry & Energy Technology (IET) team provides industry‑leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity. Our team plays an integral role by helping the business plan for the future.

As Continuous Improvement Leader, you will be responsible to:

• Lead the planning and execution of complex cross‑functional strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on project status, risks, and outcomes.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among cross‑functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Work with senior leadership to identify strategic priorities and essential capabilities needed to enhance business growth and performance.
• Organize workshops aimed to map current processes and identify areas of improvement by applying Lean methodologies.
• Design and implement KPI, bowler charts, and data visualization dashboards to effectively communicate program status and updates to team leaders and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Act as an advocate for the IET Business System by learning, communicating, and coaching others on the key principles, operating framework, and mechanisms. This will enhance operationalization and facilitate reaching all organizational levels.
• Identify and address complex issues by utilizing problem‑solving methodologies. Additionally, provide coaching in defining problem statements, conducting data‑driven Root Cause Analysis, and implementing effective and sustainable solutions.
• Define new standard work methodologies and develop new processes and work instructions.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in driving transformational programs and have excellent project management skills.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross‑functional teams and interacting with senior leadership. Proficient in Italian and English.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong problem‑solving abilities, knowledge and experience. Capable of working effectively in a dynamic environment and managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Great ability to inspire and motivate cross‑functional teams.
• Possession of Lean Six Sigma or Problem‑Solving certifications is considered an advantage.

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.