Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Achieve; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Wellness program

Pet discounts

Diversity groups

Job summary

Achieve in the United States is seeking a Continuous Improvement Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide initiatives aimed at optimizing key functions and launching new programs. You will create detailed plans, manage milestones, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive change management to ensure sustainable results.

The role offers hybrid/remote options and comprehensive benefits as the company grows across AZ, CA, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with PM experience or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating with internal/external stakeholders and 3rd party partners.
• Ability to build trust with senior leadership and uphold integrity.
• Strong collaboration in a matrix organization with enterprise problem solving.
• Experience with IT dependencies and complex deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead large enterprise projects and monitor post-launch performance.
• Develop detailed project plans with milestones from analysis to implementation.
• Gather requirements with stakeholders and provide regular status updates.
• Conduct risk assessments and weigh benefits against risks.
• Map processes, analyze business needs, and design workflows.
• Lead organizational change management with key leaders to enable adoption.
• Ensure controls for sustainable results as the organization grows.
• Support other continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Change management

Communication

Time management

Prioritization

Relationship management

Presentation

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Atlassian

Smartsheet

Visio

Lucidchart

Google Drive

G-Suite

Job description

The Opportunity:

As the Continuous Improvement Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing enterprise-wide projects with the goal of optimizing key functions and launching new initiatives. The Project Manager will set aggressive milestones for key phases of assigned projects and keep senior leadership well informed of progress throughout the life of each project.

What you’ll do:

• Lead large enterprise wide projects and monitor performance post launch
• Create a detailed project plan including specific target dates and milestones for key phases of the project from current state analysis to future state implementation, and then follow that plan to timely completion
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, business partners, and senior leadership in gathering and suggesting important requirements for success while also providing regular project status updates
• Perform a thorough risk assessment before implementing any new and significant process improvements and properly weigh anticipated benefits with associated risks
• Complete process mapping, business analysis and workflow design for assigned projects
• Validate business requirements, user testing strategies and identify scalable solutions
• Lead all organizational change management efforts in partnership with key business leaders, while identifying key change agents throughout the organization that can help facilitate the changes
• Ensure that effective controls are in place to ensure that project results are sustainable over time as the organization grows
• Provide additional expertise and support on other continuous improvement efforts within the organization as needed

Why This Opportunity Is Unique:

• Voted #1 Best Place to Work by Phoenix Business Journal, 2021
• Enterprise wide initiatives that support multiple business units
• Become a key contributor on initiatives that significantly impact our organization and KPIs
• Opportunity to make professional connections with teammates across all business units

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (one year of higher education is equal to one year of experience), AND a minimum of 6 months of project management experience leading and directing project tasks; or any combination of education and experience would provide an equivalent background
• Experience working with both internal and external stakeholders and projects as well as 3rd party partners in a project management capacity
• Ability to establish trust and credibility throughout senior leadership; demonstrates unwavering integrity and fierce accountability
• Collaboration skills in a matrixed environment, including providing consultative guidance to help solve enterprise level issues
• Possess an understanding of scope definition, process and solution mapping; process structures and components; and standard project planning methodologies
• Experience supporting projects with complex deliverables, including information technology and dependencies across organizations
• Strong data analysis skills
• Knowledge of task tracking and mapping tools (e.g. Atlassian, Smarsheet, Vizio, Lucidchart)
• Familiar with Google Drive and G-Suite products
• Proven experience in leading successful change management efforts
• Strong relationship management skills and proven experience in building partnerships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively persuade and influence at all levels of the organization
• Effective time management and prioritization skills in order to meet aggressive deadlines

Achieve well-being with:

• Hybrid and remote work opportunities
• 401 (k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision with HSA and FSA options
• Competitive vacation and sick time off, as well as dedicated volunteer days
• Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and fitness discounts
• Up to $5,250 paid back to you on eligible education expenses
• Pet care discounts for your furry family members
• Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
• A safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groups

Join Achieve, change the future

At Achieve, we’re changing millions of lives.

From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth, you’ll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. We’re proud to have over 3,000 employees in mostly hybrid and 100% remote roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona, California, and Texas. We are strategically growing our teams with more remote, work-from-home opportunities every day to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a job—it’s a place where you can make a true impact, have a sense of belonging, establish a fulfilling career, and put your well-being first.

Attention Agencies & Search Firms: We do not accept unsolicited candidate resumes or profiles. Please do not reach out to anyone within Achieve to market your services or candidates. All inquiries should be directed to Talent Acquisition only. We reserve the right to hire any candidates sent unsolicited and will not pay any fees without a contract signed by Achieve’s Talent Acquisition leader.