Head of Project Management & Operational Excellence

Jewish Board; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Board is seeking a Senior Director of Project Management to lead the Project Management Office and drive enterprise initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and project management best practices. The role requires strong facilitation, leadership, and cross-department collaboration to deliver value and improve operations.

You will oversee cross-functional projects, develop portfolio plans, and ensure timely delivery while coaching staff and promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and PMP (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in operational excellence/project management/Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience applying LEAN, Six Sigma and change management to implement complex improvements.
• Ability to manage cross-department projects and foster relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead agency-wide forums and learning opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Teach and coach Lean Six Sigma tools and concepts across the organization.
• Provide leadership for the project management office and portfolio visibility.
• Develop project plans, track status, and report to senior leaders.
• Ensure documentation and risk mitigation across major initiatives.
• Coach staff in Lean Six Sigma and project management training.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Change management

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

PMP

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Visio

Outlook

Teams

Project management software

Job description

The Jewish Board is seeking a Senior Director of Project Management to lead the Project Management Office and drive enterprise initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and project management best practices. The role requires strong facilitation, leadership, and cross-department collaboration to deliver value and improve operations.

You will oversee cross-functional projects, develop portfolio plans, and ensure timely delivery while coaching staff and promoting a culture of continuous improvement