Principal Project Manager (Lean Six Sigma)

Cotiviti; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Project Manager with a strong background in Lean Six Sigma to lead transformative projects. This role involves driving operational efficiency and managing high-impact initiatives across various disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in project management, particularly in international environments, and will engage with executive stakeholders to ensure alignment and support. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence company-wide improvements while mentoring others in Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the organization’s success.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Family Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years directing projects at large companies with international operations.
• Experience leading process improvement efforts with measurable outcomes.
• Ability to consult and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive critical projects with an impact of over $1M per project.
• Engage with Executive Stakeholders for successful consulting engagements.
• Coordinate across disparate organizations and disciplines.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Six Sigma

Process Improvement

Executive Communication

Team Coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Health, or Medical Discipline

Black Belt Certification in Lean Six Sigma

PMP Certification

MBA or Equivalent Business Knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Tools

Video Conferencing Tools

Job description

Principal Project Manager (Lean Six Sigma)

Job Locations

US-Remote

ID

2025-15468

Category

Program Management

Position Type

Full-Time

Overview

The Principal Project Manager, Lean Six Sigma is tasked with driving large, cross-discipline, company-wide process improvement and operational projects with high executive visibility. These projects include improving operational efficiency and reducing cycle times, international operations and offshoring, deployment of new systems, and other projects as directed. As each improvement project is different, the expectation is to utilize a variety of tools, approaches, and formal methodologies to successfully complete the objectives. Inter-company consulting engagements comprise the majority of this positions' scope of work with the remainder focusing on training, coaching and mentoring candidates in support of company wide LSS training and certification program. This position is strongly self-driven, with responsibility for independently driving the projects. Proven track record for driving success while interacting with a large variety of independent teams and separate disciplines. Efforts can involve simultaneous coordination across the Executive, Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Product Management, R&D, Legal, Compliance, and external parties.

Responsibilities

Drive critical projects to successful completion with an impact of over $1M per project.
• As part of the Transformation team, it will be required to act in a Principal Project Management role, including post-merger integrations and strategic initiatives as deemed necessary by leadership
• Engage with Executive Stakeholders to bring consulting engagements to successful completion while maintaining alignment and support.
• Coordinate simultaneously across disparate organizations and disciplines with many different owners, tasks, and deliverables from different teams.
• Provide regular executive updates on project status.
• Interact directly with the highest levels of company leadership, including SLT members and company owners.
• Adapt different process improvement approaches based on the specific effort at hand.
• Quickly summarize process improvement status at an executive level while also maintaining detailed project plans.
• Coordinate with other PMO Project Managers on related projects.
• Act in a Principal Project Manager role when required.
• Drive adoption of industry-standard process improvement methodologies
• Remain current in the latest Lean Six Sigma process improvement developments, techniques, and industry trends.
• Support LSS training and certification programs through content delivery, coaching, mentoring, and project oversight.
• Ability to consult, prioritize, and communicate clearly with stakeholders related to project pipelines, expectations, and feedback.
• Provide prompt attention and response to inquiries from Executives and SLT to provide white glove service.
• Complete all responsibilities as outlined in the annual Performance Plan. Required
• Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned. Required
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Required

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience directing projects at large companies with international operations.
• Minimum 5 years' experience identifying, scoping, and leading process improvement efforts at large companies with international operations and measurable outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, Health, or Medical discipline.
• Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma, with demonstrated experience managing a successful project portfolio.
• PMP certification is a plus
• MBA or equivalent business knowledge.
• Experience coordinating directly with C-level executives.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions-related projects.
• Familiarity with major financial reporting techniques and terminology, and experience working directly with a large finance team.
• Experience working remotely with internationally distributed teams.
• Experience working directly with large operations teams.
• Experience working directly with large software engineering teams.
• Publication or conference presentation experience in Project Management or related topics is a plus.
• Experience working in large software companies and with software development lifecycle management methodologies is a plus.
• Travel is expected to be less than 10% but may be required for some efforts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong executive presence.
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, and Outlook), project management tools, video conferencing, and other standard project tools.
• Organized and able to prioritize, multitask, and work under pressure on multiple simultaneous projects with tight timeframes.
• Self-driven and able to drive efforts that are constantly changing and always working with new groups and processes.

Mental Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong executive presence.
• Organized and able to prioritize, multitask, and work under pressure on multiple simultaneous projects with tight timeframes.
• Self-driven and able to drive efforts that are constantly changing and always working with new groups and processes.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.
• No adverse environmental conditions are expected.

Base compensation ranges from $138,000 to $169,500 per year. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs. This role is eligible for discretionary bonus consideration.

Cotiviti offers team members a competitive benefits package to address a wide range of personal and family needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti. For information about our benefits package, please refer to our Careers page.

Date of posting: 2/7/2025

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 4/7/2025, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

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