Advisor, Process Improvement

Gainwell Technologies; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

401(k) employer match

Comprehensive health benefits

Educational assistance

Job summary

Gainwell Technologies is seeking an experienced Advisor, Process Improvement to lead cross-functional initiatives that boost performance, reduce waste, and improve quality across the organization. You will apply Lean Six Sigma, Agile, and change-management methods, mentor teams, and partner with senior leaders to develop strategic roadmaps and governance for continuous improvement.

The role offers work flexibility, learning opportunities, and career development within a company that values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or related disciplines.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt certification strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience facilitating executive stakeholder engagements and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead highly complex, cross-functional process improvement initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
• Provide expert consultation to business leaders and drive adoption of continuous improvement principles.
• Facilitate executive-level discussions, workshops, Kaizen events, and value stream mapping sessions.
• Develop future-state process architectures, governance models, and continuous improvement roadmaps.
• Influence senior leaders and drive organizational change without direct authority.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Executive facilitation

Change management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

Great companies need great teams to propel their operations. Join the group that solves business challenges and enhances the way we work and grow. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values your contributions and puts a premium on work flexibility, learning, and career development.

Summary

As an Advisor, Process Improvement, you will function as an advanced-level subject matter expert with significant impact on departmental and cross-functional objectives. You will lead complex process improvement initiatives, provide expert consultation to business leaders, and drive the adoption of continuous improvement principles throughout the organization. Leveraging extensive knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, operational excellence, process redesign, and change management practices, you will develop innovative solutions to complex business challenges while helping shape process improvement strategies, standards, and methodologies.

Your role in our mission

Drive operational excellence by leading strategic improvement efforts that enhance organizational performance, reduce waste, improve quality, and enable sustainable business outcomes.

• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in process improvement methodologies, providing strategic guidance and consultation to business leaders and stakeholders.
• Lead highly complex, cross-functional process improvement initiatives that significantly impact operational performance, customer outcomes, quality, and efficiency.
• Analyze organizational processes, performance metrics, operational data, and business challenges to identify enterprise-level improvement opportunities.
• Apply advanced Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and operational excellence methodologies to solve complex business problems and drive sustainable results.
• Facilitate executive-level discussions, workshops, Kaizen events, value stream mapping sessions, and root cause analyses to support strategic business initiatives.
• Design and implement innovative process solutions that address complex organizational challenges while balancing operational, technical, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Develop future-state process architectures, governance models, performance frameworks, and continuous improvement roadmaps.
• Evaluate interdependencies across functions, systems, processes, and organizational structures to ensure improvement initiatives align with broader business objectives.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators, operational metrics, and measurement frameworks to assess improvement effectiveness and business impact.
• Influence organizational decision-making through data-driven recommendations, business case development, and executive presentations.
• Lead the adoption and maturation of continuous improvement practices across business units and functional areas.
• Guide project teams and business stakeholders in the application of process improvement methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of organizational standards, methodologies, policies, and governance related to process excellence and operational improvement.
• Mentor and coach process improvement practitioners and operational leaders to strengthen continuous improvement capabilities across the organization.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8 or more years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, business transformation, continuous improvement, consulting, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex, and cross-functional process improvement initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt certification strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience facilitating executive stakeholder engagements, strategic workshops, process redesign efforts, and transformational improvement activities.
• Expertise in process mapping, value stream analysis, root cause analysis, performance measurement, and change management methodologies.
• Strong ability to analyze complex operational environments and develop innovative solutions to multifaceted business challenges.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and driving organizational change without direct authority.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect process improvement initiatives to enterprise goals and strategic objectives.
• Exceptional analytical, facilitation, communication, consulting, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives and navigate ambiguity in complex business environments.

What You Should Expect In This Role

• Serve as a trusted advisor to operational and business leaders on continuous improvement and operational excellence strategies.
• Lead high-impact initiatives focused on business transformation, process optimization, quality improvement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Influence the development of process improvement standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organization.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and prioritize strategic improvement opportunities.
• Opportunities to mentor practitioners and advance continuous improvement capabilities throughout the enterprise.
• May require occasional travel based on business and project needs.
• Recognized subject matter expert status with advanced expertise in process improvement methodologies.
• Significant influence on departmental and cross-functional business objectives.
• Responsibility for solving highly complex problems requiring broad business knowledge and innovative thinking.
• Ability to understand and address interrelationships among multiple business functions, processes, and systems.
• Leadership of strategic initiatives with broad organizational impact.
• Development and refinement of methodologies, standards, governance practices, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Provision of expert consultation and guidance to leaders, stakeholders, and improvement teams rather than primarily executing individual improvement projects.

The pay range for this position is $90,900.00 - $129,900.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.