Organizational Effectiveness Manager

Light House Electric; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Disability coverage

Job summary

Lighthouse Electric is seeking an Organizational Effectiveness Manager to drive process improvements and change initiatives across multiple departments. You will partner with leaders to map processes, lead Lean events, and design future-state processes that boost efficiency and organizational performance.

The role requires building strong relationships, coaching leaders on Lean and change management, and aligning efforts with technology to realize business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business/engineering or related field required.
• 5–10 years in organizational effectiveness, operational excellence, or related area.
• Experience leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Strong data interpretation and turning findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience with Lean, change management, and facilitating workshops.

Responsibilities

• Serve as internal consultant to leaders, identifying and leading opportunities to improve processes and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events and process design.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to solve business challenges and implement sustainable improvements.
• Partner with Technology to define business requirements in the SDLC and ensure tech enables outcomes.
• Develop and maintain standardized Lean tools and change management templates.
• Coach leaders on Lean, change management, and tools to improve team effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and organizational learning.
• Stay informed on best practices in organizational effectiveness and operations.
• Perform related duties and maintain policy compliance.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Leadership

Change Management

Lean/CI

Data Analysis

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Engineering, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Lucidchart

Waybook

Asana

Job description

About Lighthouse Electric

At Lighthouse Electric, we power more than buildings — we power opportunity. For decades, we’ve built a reputation for delivering high-quality electrical construction solutions on complex commercial and industrial projects. Our success is driven by craftsmanship, accountability, and a commitment to doing things the right way — safely, efficiently, and with integrity. We believe great companies are built by great people. That’s why we invest in our team, encourage continuous improvement, and create an environment where professionals can grow, lead, and make a measurable impact. Here, you’re not just another employee — you’re part of a crew that takes pride in powering what’s next.

Why Us

Stability + Growth– Established company with a strong backlog of major projects

Impactful Work– Be part of high-profile, large-scale electrical builds

Empowered Professionals– We trust our experts to lead and innovate

Team-First Culture– Collaboration, respect, and accountability drive our success

Strong Benefits Investment– Company-paid health coverage + 401(k) match

Career Development– We promote from within and value long-term growth

If you want your work to matter — and your expertise to be valued — Lighthouse Electric is where you belong.

Job Description

The Organizational Effectiveness Manager partners with leaders to improve efficiencies through process improvement, project management, and change management initiatives. This role facilitates continuous improvement efforts, analyzes business processes, and helps implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as an internal consultant to leaders, identifying and leading opportunities to improve business processes, organizational effectiveness, and operational performance.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, process mapping, root-cause analysis, and future-state process design.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to solve business challenges, reduce waste, improve consistency, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Partner with the Technology team throughout the SDLC process to define business requirements, redesign processes, support solution development, and ensure technology enables the intended business outcome.
• Partner with departments to strengthen their standards and SOPs, guiding their progress and maturity while ensuring content in Waybook is practical, standardized, and continuously improved.
• Develop and maintain standardized Lean/continuous improvement tools and change management templates that departments can consistently use to identify, implement, and sustain improvements.
• Coach and train leaders and employees on Lean, continuous improvement, change management, leadership philosophies, and tools such as Working Genius to improve team effectiveness and adoption of change.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, organizational learning, and standardization across the organization.
• Stay informed on emerging organizational effectiveness and operational excellence best practices.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Work Experience

Required:

• Two (5) to five (10) years of experience in organizational effectiveness, operational excellence, continuous improvement, project management, industrial engineering, business consulting, or related field.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives across multiple departments.
• Experience facilitating workshops, meetings, or improvement events with cross-functional teams.
• Experience analyzing business processes and implementing measurable improvements.
• Experience managing projects from initiation through completion.
• Strong experience interpreting data and translating findings into actionable business recommendations.

Preferred:

• Experience within the construction, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial industries.
• Experience supporting organizational transformation or business change initiatives.
• Experience with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement programs.
• Experience working in matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders.
• Consulting or internal consulting experience.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Engineering, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline required.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and drive productive discussions.
• Strong critical thinking and judgment, with the ability to think on their feet, navigate ambiguity, and adapt their approach as situations change.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the judgment to know when to challenge, when to listen, and how to move differing stakeholders toward resolution.
• Strong systems thinking and business acumen, with the ability to understand how changes to people, processes, technology, data, and standards affect the broader organization.
• Working knowledge of business software, databases, data structures, and software development concepts, with the technical aptitude to effectively partner with Technology teams.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to establish credibility with employees, field teams, business leaders, and executives.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities while maintaining strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Lucidchart, Waybook, Asana, or similar platforms preferred.
• Project Management certification preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Periodic travel to company offices, job sites, training events, and meetings may be required
• Attendance at off-site meetings, leadership sessions, and professional development events may be required
• Occasional overnight travel may be required based on business needs

Other Requirements :

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Annual performance reviews
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile projects

Employee Stock Ownership Program:

We don’t just work for lighthouse-we own it. Lighthouse Electric is proudly 30% owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving employees a stake in our success. Ownership drives accountability, craftsmanship, and pride in in everything we build.

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment drug screen required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lighthouse Electric will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals

• Ability to perform the essential job functions in a variety of work environments, including office and/or active job site settings.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about the office or jobsite as needed to perform essential duties.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and technology, including computers, phones, and related devices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic means.
• Ability to occasionally position self to access materials, equipment, or work areas.
• Ability to occasionally move or transport work-related materials or equipment.
• Ability to tolerate moderate noise levels