AVP Lean Transformation Leader | Travel 40-50%

Arch Capital Group Ltd.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 98,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401k with company match

20 days PTO

12 paid company holidays

Parental Leave 10 weeks

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Backup Child and Elder Care

Job summary

Arch Capital Services LLC in New Jersey seeks an AVP, Corporate Transformation Advisory Delivery Manager to oversee Lean transformation initiatives and drive continual improvement within a business unit.

You will deploy Lean programs, guide current and future state designs, and build partnerships to embed improvements. Strong Lean expertise, insurance industry knowledge, and coaching skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Lean management leader leading end-to-end transformational change
• Experience in the financial services or insurance industries and an understanding of operational management practices (preferred)
• Lean or similar certification, or experience implementing continuous improvement principles in service environments/organizations (e.g., Business Agility, Lean management techniques, Six Sigma certification, etc.)
• Proven track record developing and/or implementing Lean/continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret data and measure performance
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment when working in challenging situations
• Superior oral and written communication skills, as well as attention to detail while developing and presenting to senior leaders of the company
• Deep knowledge and demonstrated application of change management principles, practices, methodologies and tools
• Exceptional presentation, written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to develop compelling messaging for diverse audiences
• Strong ability to facilitate, teach & coach diverse set of audience
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment, and deliver effective consulting and coaching
• High degree of integrity and ability to handle confidential matters and sensitive situations with discretion
• Demonstrate proficiency in project and program management
• Demonstrate proficiency in data mining and analysis
• Bachelor’s degree with related experience or Master’s in related field required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement
• Professional Lean Certification (is a plus)
• 40%-50% travel expected

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of a Lean Transformation with specific responsibility of initiatives and continuous improvement practices and routines.
• Guide the current state and future state, implementation plan, along with impact and value of changes (in strong cooperation with business or service unit experts).
• Develop and nurture strong partnerships to understand specific business issues and priorities to effectively integrate continuous improvement into their organization.
• Use a standard set of Lean/Problem Solving tools and analyses to develop insight, solutions and drive the consistent use of Lean standards in the delivery of Value Stream or Function .
• Responsible for the consistent and successful delivery of agreed standard work.
• Guide training and problem solving workshops with senior managers & teams.
• Coach senior leaders to be effective in their roles as sponsors; and coach leaders at all levels on their role to support and sustain continuous improvement in their area including their own management practices and routines.
• Coach managers and teams on the tools and techniques they will need to successfully identify, prioritize and capture performance standards.

Skills

LEAN Transformation

Operational thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Insurance knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Lean Certification

Job description

Arch Capital Services LLC in New Jersey seeks an AVP, Corporate Transformation Advisory Delivery Manager to oversee Lean transformation initiatives and drive continual improvement within a business unit.

You will deploy Lean programs, guide current and future state designs, and build partnerships to embed improvements. Strong Lean expertise, insurance industry knowledge, and coaching skills are essential.