OA&A Process Excellence Principal

Penumbrainc; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 130,260 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Eleven paid company holidays and paid,

Job summary

Penumbra seeks an OA&A Process Excellence Principal to guide enterprise analytics, data strategy, and scalable operations solutions. Lead high-impact initiatives across processes, systems, and AI while aligning with business growth and technology roadmaps.

You will drive intake, cross-functional alignment, and execution of Operations requests involving software, analytics, and data-driven process design, serving as a trusted advisor to raise performance and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in Operations analytics, enterprise systems, process excellence, or equivalent.
• Master's degree preferred in related field.
• Deep understanding of Operations processes and systems (planning, manufacturing, execution, analytics).
• Strong experience with SAP and IBP, including module selection and scalability tradeoffs.
• Experience with MES, master data management, and production analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical and process leadership for implementation and maturity across demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and financial integration.
• Advise on sequencing and scalability decisions ensuring fit for operational complexity and growth stage.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure designs meet real operational needs and execution delivers value.
• Ensure analytics, scenarios, and dashboards connect planning to execution and financial impact.
• Develop a 3–5 year Digital Strategy roadmap aligned with operational strategy and growth.
• Bridge gaps between operational systems to enable real-time health insights.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, engineering, information systems, data science, business, or related field

Master's degree in operations management, data science, industrial engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

IBP

MES

Master data management

Production analytics

Job description

Job Summary

As an OA&A Process Excellence Principal, you will play an integral role in helping the company grow. You will also play a critical leadership function in IBP implementation, enterprise data strategy, systems scaling decisions, and cross functional project execution while elevating the visibility, consistency, and impact of Operations analytics and applications. You will be responsible for providing senior-level technical, analytical, and strategic guidance to enable scalable Operations performance through enterprise applications, analytics, and data-driven process design. This role through projects will be responsible for intake, cross-functional alignment, and execution of Operations requests involving internal processes, software systems, analytics, and AI. The position balances broad strategic guidance with detailed execution, helping Operations leadership translate business needs into well-aligned solutions across applications, analytics platforms, and emerging technologies. Acting as a trusted advisor, the OA&A Process Excellence Principal ensures solutions are fit-for-purpose, value-driven, and aligned with the companies’ business complexity, growth trajectory, and long‑term technology roadmap.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical and process leadership for process and solution implementation and maturity, including demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and financial integration.
• Advise on Operations solutions for sequencing and scalability decisions, ensuring solutions fit the operational complexity and growth stage of the business.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solution designs meet real operational needs, and that execution performs as intended in practice—not just in concept.
• Ensure Operations analytics, scenarios, and dashboards connect planning outcomes to operational execution and financial impact.
• Contribute to development of a 3–5 years Digital Strategy roadmap, aligned with operational strategy and business growth.
• Help bridge gaps between operational systems (e.g., Pulse, MES, SAP, analytics tools) to enable improved visibility, including near real‑time production of health insights.
• Ensure assigned projects are aligned, value‑focused, and executed effectively by delivery teams.
• Understand business needs and provide strategic insights on dashboard and reporting ecosystem synergy, ensuring consistency, relevance, and executive usability.
• Translate vague or emerging ideas into structured analytical solutions, balancing innovation with business value.
• Evaluate and guide appropriate use of AI and advanced analytics, focusing on practical business impact rather than technology novelty.

What You Contribute

• A Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, engineering, information systems, data science, business, or related field with 8+ years of experience in Operations analytics, enterprise systems, process excellence, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master's degree in operations management, data science, industrial engineering, or related field preferred.
• Deep understanding of Operations processes and systems (planning, manufacturing, execution, analytics).
• Strong experience with SAP and IBP, including practical understanding of module selection and scalability tradeoffs.
• Experience with or exposure to MES, master data management, and production analytics.
• Proven ability to lead ambiguous, cross functional initiatives from concept through execution.
• Strong analytical framework development skills (KPIs, scenarios, forecasting, decision support).
• Experience in medical devices, biotech, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to convey complex technical concepts to executive and non‑technical audiences.
• High degree of accuracy, structured problem‑solving, and systems thinking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced analytics and visualization tools preferred.
• Strong collaboration skills across business, analytics, and IT teams.

Working Conditions

General office environment. Willingness and ability to work on site. May have business travel from 0‑25%. Potential exposure to blood‑borne pathogens. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Compensation

Annual Base Salary Range: $130,260 to $200,000

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.

Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

Benefits

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long‑term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Policy Statement

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