Interim Director - Lean Six Sigma PM

Ports North; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ports North is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Project Director to lead a site-wide operational excellence transformation in a healthcare setting. You will drive Lean adoption, improve patient throughput, and manage a portfolio of improvement projects across the medical center.

The role requires 8+ years in Lean/Six Sigma within healthcare, strong change management, and executive communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with Black Belt certification prioritized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Engineering, Nursing, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt required; Master Black Belt preferred.
• 8+ years of experience leading Lean, Six Sigma, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives within healthcare.
• Proven success implementing sustainable process improvement programs and delivering measurable operational results.
• Strong project management, facilitation, change management, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean transformation strategy and roadmap across the organization.
• Partner with executive sponsors and leaders to align improvement initiatives with strategic goals.
• Drive measurable results in patient flow, quality, efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Manage a portfolio of Lean Six Sigma projects from assessment through sustainment.
• Develop charters, A3s, timelines, communication plans, and performance measures.
• Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities; lead workflow redesign and value stream mapping.
• Track outcomes, metrics, and ROI; implement standard work and dashboards.
• Coach and mentor leaders and frontline teams on Lean methodologies.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Change management

Project management

Data analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Job description

Position Summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Project Director to lead a site-wide operational excellence transformation initiative. This leader will be responsible for driving Lean adoption, improving patient throughput and operational performance, managing a portfolio of process improvement projects, and building a sustainable culture of continuous improvement across the medical center.

Key Responsibilities

Lean Transformation Leadership

• Lead and oversee the organization's Lean transformation strategy and roadmap.
• Partner with executive sponsors and operational leaders to align improvement initiatives with strategic goals.
• Drive measurable results related to patient flow, quality, efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Establish governance, accountability, and sustainability plans for continuous improvement efforts.

Project & Program Management

• Manage a portfolio of Lean Six Sigma projects from assessment through implementation and sustainment.
• Develop project charters, A3s, timelines, communication plans, and performance measures.
• Identify risks, implement countermeasures, and keep stakeholders informed of project progress.

Performance Improvement

• Analyze operational and process data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead workflow redesign, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and process optimization efforts.
• Track project outcomes, operational metrics, and return on investment.
• Implement standard work, visual management tools, dashboards, and performance management systems.

Coaching & Change Management

• Serve as a Lean coach and change agent across the organization.
• Train and mentor leaders and frontline teams on Lean methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
• Support leaders in developing action plans, performance measures, and leader standard work.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with clinical, operational, quality, patient safety, IT, and administrative teams to achieve strategic objectives.
• Identify and lead enterprise-wide improvement opportunities that leverage best practices and shared learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Engineering, Nursing, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt required; Master Black Belt preferred.
• 8+ years of experience leading Lean, Six Sigma, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives within healthcare.
• Proven success implementing sustainable process improvement programs and delivering measurable operational results.
• Strong project management, facilitation, change management, and executive communication skills.