Lean Six Sigma Project Manager – Cost & Efficiency

Allergan; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in Tempe, AZ is seeking a seasoned LSS Project Manager to drive cost reduction and cycle time improvements. You will lead projects, mentor Kaizen leaders, and coordinate with sponsors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of process improvements.

The role requires 6–10 years of business experience with LSS exposure, a Bachelor's degree, and Green Belt/Kaizen training; PMP is a plus. Strong ROI assessment, communication, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years business experience, minimum of 1-year LSS experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; preferred disciplines: Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or Business Management
• Accredited LSS Green Belt or Kaizen Leader Certification required; PMP preferred
• Financial acumen and ability to assess project return on investment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem solving, analytical and conflict resolution skills

Responsibilities

• Facilitates analysis of opportunities and risks, and identifies impacts and recommendations to the business or manufacturing site
• Demonstrates leadership in setting and aligning project direction while managing stakeholder relationships and expectations
• Ability to effectively execute (Logistics Software Systems) LSS project management process, tools and templates
• Identify and execute continuous improvement efforts to meet service, quality and cost objectives
• Support and motivate teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects
• Provide training and coaching to sponsors and Kaizen leaders, if needed

Skills

LSS project mgmt

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AbbVie in Tempe, AZ is seeking a seasoned LSS Project Manager to drive cost reduction and cycle time improvements. You will lead projects, mentor Kaizen leaders, and coordinate with sponsors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of process improvements.

The role requires 6–10 years of business experience with LSS exposure, a Bachelor's degree, and Green Belt/Kaizen training; PMP is a plus. Strong ROI assessment, communication, and leadership skills are essential.