Black Belt Project Manager

Gilder Search Group; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Professional development

Six Sigma training

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in California seeks a Black Belt Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide initiatives across divisions, partnering with executives to drive strategy through rollout. This role involves solving complex operational challenges and delivering measurable company-wide impact.

You will work with executive management to move complex initiatives from idea through implementation and post-implementation evaluation, traveling as needed within Northern California.

Qualifications

• Prior experience leading large scale, complex projects from initiation through implementation.
• Strong knowledge of structured project management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, KPIs and executive level reporting.
• The communication and presentation skills to work directly with executives, division leaders, managers and project teams.
• The ability to travel to company locations throughout Northern California (no overnight travel).
• A business and operations focused project management background. (Not IT only, software development, coding or Scrum focused)

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex projects from planning through rollout, keeping work on time, within scope and on budget
• Partner with executives, divisional leaders and cross-functional teams to define goals, gather input, make decisions and keep projects moving
• Build project plans, budgets, timelines, risk assessments and communications
• Use Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC methods to improve processes, efficiency, productivity, quality and customer experience
• Lead process improvement efforts including process mapping, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, waste elimination and Kaizen events
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify opportunities, measure results and validate financial impact
• Establish project goals and KPIs, and communicate progress through dashboards, reports and executive presentations
• Lead cross-functional teams across divisions and locations, building accountability and influencing results without direct authority
• Drive change management and adoption of new processes and technology while identifying and removing barriers to success
• Maintain key project documentation and portfolios while supporting broader strategic and operational improvement efforts

Skills

Executive stakeholder management

Project planning

Data-driven decision making

Structure PM methodologies

Education

Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Tools

Lean Six Sigma tools

Job description

As our Black Belt Project Manager, you will work across divisions in the organization, leading enterprise-wide projects. Partner directly with division leaders, managers and executives to lead large, complex projects from strategy through successful rollout. Make improvements that have measurable company wide impact.

If you enjoy big projects, solving complex operational challenges and influencing people without relying on direct authority, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact.

This Black Belt Project Manager opportunity is open as the result of an internal promotion.

Black Belt Project Manager – Your Impact

You will work directly with executive management throughout all of the Company departments to identify and progress complex initiatives from idea through implementation and post-implementation evaluation.

• Lead multiple complex projects from planning through rollout, keeping work on time, within scope and on budget
• Partner with executives, divisional leaders and cross-functional teams to define goals, gather input, make decisions and keep projects moving
• Build project plans, business cases, budgets, timelines, risk assessments and communications
• Use Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC methods to improve processes, efficiency, productivity, quality and customer experience
• Lead process improvement efforts including process mapping, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, waste elimination and Kaizen events
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify opportunities, measure results and validate financial impact
• Establish project goals and KPIs, and communicate progress through dashboards, reports and executive presentations
• Lead cross-functional teams across divisions and locations, building accountability and influencing results without direct authority
• Drive change management and adoption of new processes and technology while identifying and removing barriers to success
• Maintain key project documentation and portfolios while supporting broader strategic and operational improvement efforts

Black Belt Project Manager – You Have (Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit)

You have:

• Prior experience leading large scale, complex projects from initiation through implementation
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Strong knowledge of structured project management and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience developing project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, KPIs and executive level reporting
• The communication and presentation skills to work directly with executives, division leaders, managers and project teams
• The ability to travel to company locations throughout Northern California (no overnight travel)
• A business and operations focused project management background. (This is not an IT only, software development, coding or Scrum focused Project Manager opportunity)

You might have:

• PMP certification
• Prior experience in the construction industry, heavy equipment, industrial operations or a related environment

Black Belt Project Manager – Benefits for You

Your compensation will be $125,000 to $145,000 annually, depending on your experience, plus a generous formal incentive bonus package.

You can be based in the Stockton or Roseville area office and will travel to company locations throughout Northern California as projects require.

You will receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability, 401(k), paid holidays, paid vacation and paid sick time. You will also have access to ongoing professional development, Six Sigma training and mentorship while working on large, visible initiatives across the organization.