Corporate Vice President, Continuous Improvement-Maturity Assessment lead

New York Life; McRae–Helena (GA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an MSA Lead to enhance management assessment processes. This fully remote role involves executing assessments, coaching teams, and synthesizing findings into actionable insights. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in Continuous Improvement methodologies and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary of $140,000 to $170,000, with bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Leave programs

Adoption assistance

Student loan repayment programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence grounded in a formal methodology.
• Proven experience deploying structured CI management systems and tools.
• Strong understanding of CI leadership behaviors and application of Lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of MSA deployment and execution.
• Conduct interviews and observations across four CI disciplines.
• Synthesize findings into high-quality reports and presentations.
• Facilitate action planning sessions for improvement plans.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Lean Management

Job description

Location Designation: Fully Remote

The MSA Lead is a critical role focused exclusively on the execution and continuous enhancement of the Management System Assessment (MSA), a structured, benchmark-driven process used to evaluate and accelerate the maturity of Continuous Improvement systems across business units. The MSA Lead will be responsible for planning, executing, calibrating, and reporting MSAs, along with building organizational capability in assessment practices and driving insight-driven follow-up action planning.

Key Responsibilities

• MSA Execution and Leadership (Primary Focus – 60%)
• Lead all aspects of MSA deployment including pre-assessment preparation, onsite/remote execution, scoring, calibration, and post-assessment reporting.
• Conduct structured interviews, direct observations, and panel facilitation across all four CI disciplines: Connect, Deliver, Enable, Discover.
• Score 39 behaviors using the OEI-based maturity framework and guide teams in self-reflection and rating calibration.
• Synthesize findings into high-quality reports and presentations, tailored for different audiences (site leadership, senior executives, and CI governance).
• Facilitate action planning sessions and contribute to the formation of 100-day improvement plans and longer-term roadmaps.
• Capability Building (15%)
• Coach new assessors and observers; run assessor training workshops to scale assessment capabilities.
• Develop standardized MSA materials, templates, and briefing decks to improve repeatability and quality.
• Facilitate MSA communities of practice; share insights and innovations from assessments.
• Insights, Reporting & Governance (15%)
• Own the MSA assessment pipeline and calendar; manage demand, scheduling, and assessor staffing.
• Maintain the MSA score repository; perform year-over-year trend analysis and maturity tracking across business lines.
• Report quarterly on MSA themes and maturity trends to CI Steering Committees and BU leaders.
• Collaborate with data analytics and CI CoE to integrate MSA insights into CI dashboards and strategic planning.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement (10%)
• Identify opportunities to evolve the MSA framework, calibration approach, and scoring tools.
• Partner with SLs and Change Agents to ensure action plans from MSAs are linked to CI progress tools and tracked through to completion.
• Explore adjacent maturity frameworks (e.g., Shingo, OEI, Agile maturity) for benchmarking and methodology evolution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence grounded in a formal methodology (e.g., Shingo Model, Lean Management, OEI).
• Proven experience deploying structured CI management systems and tools using a defined framework (e.g., huddle systems, tiered accountability, standard work).
• Strong working knowledge of CI leadership behaviors and the application of Lean tools in both frontline and support functions.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: 140,000-170,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Company Overview

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: Fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page.

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Job Requisition ID: 92442