Global Leader, Operational Excellence & Six Sigma (MBB)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Texas is seeking a Senior Six Sigma Manager to lead a global team of Black Belts and drive cross-functional improvement programs. The role requires advanced analytics using Python or R, with executive-level communication and strategic project prioritization.

The position is hybrid, requiring an average of two days per week in an HPE office, with travel as needed. A top-tier Six Sigma credential and 10+ years of experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification required.
• Minimum 10 years leading complex Six Sigma projects and teams.
• Technology-industry experience in manufacturing and business-process environments.
• Proven success leading global, cross-functional improvement programs.
• Expert knowledge of Six Sigma, statistics, process mapping, root-cause analysis, and quality tools.
• Hands-on proficiency with Python or R for complex data analysis.
• Experience managing direct reports and developing technical professionals.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and teams without direct authority.
• Strong executive communication, facilitation, and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, manage, and develop a global team of direct-report Six Sigma Black Belts.
• Personally lead complex, high-visibility initiatives sponsored by executive leadership.
• Oversee a portfolio of Operational Excellence projects across all functions and regions.
• Help executive sponsors evaluate and prioritize projects based on impact, feasibility, and capacity.
• Apply Six Sigma methods and advanced analytics to identify causes and define solutions.
• Use Python or R to extract, prepare, and analyze complex data sets.
• Guide the team’s analytical approach and validate its analyses, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Provide regular executive updates on progress, findings, risks, decisions, and business impact.
• Partner with Finance to define baselines and validate projected and realized cost savings.
• Establish KPIs, control plans, and governance before transitioning ownership to business process owners.
• Oversee Yellow Belt and Green Belt programs, delivery quality, and certification standards.
• Deliver training when appropriate, including advanced methodology and analytics topics.

Skills

Six Sigma Master Black Belt

10+ years exp

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing exp

Quality tools

Python

R

Direct reports

Influence leadership

Executive comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, data science, business, operations, or a related field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Texas is seeking a Senior Six Sigma Manager to lead a global team of Black Belts and drive cross-functional improvement programs. The role requires advanced analytics using Python or R, with executive-level communication and strategic project prioritization.

The position is hybrid, requiring an average of two days per week in an HPE office, with travel as needed. A top-tier Six Sigma credential and 10+ years of experience are essential.