Operational Excellence Specialist - Remote

Thriveworks; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thriveworks is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist for a remote, nationwide role. You will support process improvement across departments, map workflows, and help implement scalable solutions that improve care quality.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and hands-on project management in a fast-growing healthcare settings. The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and strong analytical, planning, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Operations or related field.
• Experience in operations, project management or process improvement preferred.
• Analytical mindset with ability to map processes and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement initiatives across departments.
• Assist with project planning, timelines and stakeholder management.
• Participate in root cause analysis and solution brainstorming.
• Maintain centralized process documentation and SOPs.
• Contribute to change management through training materials.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strategic thinker

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Learning agility

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Healthcare Admin/Operations/Public Health/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Excel

Sheets

Tableau

PowerBI

Looker

Job description

Operational Excellence Specialist - Remote page is loaded## Operational Excellence Specialist - Remotelocations: US - Remotetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101223**Operational Excellence Specialist - Remote****About Thriveworks**Thriveworks is a leading mental health provider with over 350 Locations, 2,000+ clinicians and a robust virtual counseling business serving hundreds of thousands of clients. Our mission is to help people live happy and successful lives by making high-quality counseling and psychiatry services accessible and affordable. We believe that everyone can benefit from working with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychiatrist, and we strive to ensure that people all across the country have that opportunity. Thriveworks' licensed clinicians are in-network with most major insurance plans and provide in-person and online care for depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship issues, and more.**Compensation:** $60,000 - $65,000**About the Role & the Team**The Operational Excellence Specialist is a candidate with 3-5 years of relevant experience in operations, project management, healthcare administration, or process improvement.You will work directly with teams across the organization to help streamline workflows, leverage technology, and improve the quality of care we provide. The role offers hands-on exposure to project management, process improvement, operational design, change management, and cross-functional collaboration.We're seeking someone who is strategically minded, analytical, and eager to learn - You should enjoy understanding how work gets done, identifying opportunities for impact, and partnering with others to build sustainable solutions.You'll join a small, high-impact team focused on efficiency, scalability, and continuous improvement across the organization. This is a great opportunity to grow quickly, develop a strong foundation in operations, and contribute to meaningful improvements at a fast-growing healthcare company.**Key Responsibilities*** Support process improvement initiatives across multiple departments by helping gather requirements, map workflows, document processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.* Assist with project planning and coordination, including timelines, stakeholder management, meeting notes, and tracking action items.* Participate in root cause analysis, gap assessments, and solution brainstorming sessions.* Help maintain a centralized repository of process documentation, SOPs, and workflows.* Contribute to change management efforts by preparing communications, training materials, and documentation.* Track performance metrics and help monitor the impact of implemented improvements.* Build strong cross-functional working relationships and collaborate with teams to understand current-state challenges.* Support the team in promoting a culture of continuous improvement through curiosity, problem-solving, and structured thinking.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Operations, Public Health, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office (especially Slides/PowerPoint and Sheets/Excel)* Ability to learn quickly, manage multiple tasks, and adapt in a fast-paced environment* A proactive, problem-solving mindset with enthusiasm for operational excellence**Preferred Qualifications:*** Exposure to healthcare or behavioral health environments* Familiarity with Lean or process improvement concepts (e.g., value stream mapping, root cause analysis)* Experience with data or BI tools (Excel, Sheets, Tableau, PowerBI, Looker, etc.)* Experience working on cross-functional projects**What We Give:*** Casual, progressive, and diverse organization* Brand pride, you are truly helping people* Remote forever (if you choose)* Team environmentThriveworks is a growing company that provides a challenging, welcoming, and rewarding place to work. A good candidate will be able to grow in their role as the company grows. Successful employment candidates and all Thriveworks employees are expected to embody our core valuesWith Job scams becoming more and more frequent, here's how to know you're speaking with a real member of our team:* Our recruiters and other team members will only email you from [e-mail] or an @thriveworks.com email address.* Our recruiters and other team members may also contact you via text or phone to schedule an interview.* A google meets interview invitation will be sent via email and will only come from an @thriveworks.com email address.* Our interviews will take place over Google Meet (not Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or any other platform).* We will never ask you to purchase or send us equipment.If you see a scam related to Thriveworks, please report it to [e-mail]. You can contact [e-mail] with any questions or concerns.Thriveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our people are our most valuable assets. We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We encourage and welcome diverse candidates to apply for any position you are qualified for to bring your unique perspective to our team.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, either now or in the future.By clicking Apply, you acknowledge that Thriveworks may contact you regarding your application.Begin a career at Thriveworks! We work to create a supportive, enjoyable environment that therapists, counselors, psychologists, clinical supervisors, and clinicians seeking supervision for licensure never want to leave. As a result, our clinical team members build long-standing careers at Thriveworks and lasting relationships with clients.