Ops Excellence Leader | Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence to lead a global team of Six Sigma Black Belts and drive high-visibility initiatives across functions and regions.

The role combines advanced analytics with strong leadership; you will use Python or R to analyze data, establish KPIs, baselines, and cost savings, and collaborate with finance and executive sponsors. A hybrid schedule is required in Texas.

Qualifications

• Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification.
• At least 10 years of experience leading complex Six Sigma projects and teams.
• Technology-industry experience in complex manufacturing and business-process environments.
• Demonstrated success leading global, cross-functional improvement programs.
• Expert knowledge of Six Sigma, statistics, process mapping, root-cause analysis, and quality tools.
• Hands-on proficiency with Python or R for complex data analysis.
• Experience managing direct reports and developing technical professionals.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and teams without direct authority.
• Strong executive communication, facilitation, and project-management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, data science, business, operations, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, manage, and develop a global team of direct-report Six Sigma Black Belts.
• Personally lead complex, high-visibility initiatives sponsored by executive leadership.
• Oversee a portfolio of Operational Excellence projects across all functions and regions.
• Help executive sponsors evaluate and prioritize projects based on impact, feasibility, and capacity.
• Apply Six Sigma methods and advanced analytics to identify causes and define solutions.
• Use Python or R to extract, prepare, and analyze complex data sets.
• Guide the team's analytical approach and validate its analyses, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Provide regular executive updates on progress, findings, risks, decisions, and business impact.
• Partner with Finance to define baselines and validate projected and realized cost savings.
• Establish KPIs, control plans, and governance before transitioning ownership to business process owners.
• Oversee Yellow Belt and Green Belt programs, delivery quality, and certification standards.
• Deliver training when appropriate, including advanced methodology and analytics topics.

Skills

Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Leadership

Executive communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, data science, business, operations, or a related field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence to lead a global team of Six Sigma Black Belts and drive high-visibility initiatives across functions and regions.

The role combines advanced analytics with strong leadership; you will use Python or R to analyze data, establish KPIs, baselines, and cost savings, and collaborate with finance and executive sponsors. A hybrid schedule is required in Texas.