Process Excellence Lead — PM Training & Improvement

Saab, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. in Syracuse, NY seeks a Business Processes Improvement Manager to design, implement, and optimize program management processes. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop metrics, and drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, while preparing audits and certifications with Talent and Learning teams. Strong PM methodology and training skills are essential.

Excellent communication, data-driven decision making, and the ability to deliver training and dashboards (Power BI) are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field; 10+ years PM experience with at least 3 years in a training role.
• Expertise in program management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Line of Balance, Subcontracts).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with learners.
• Analytical skills to assess training needs and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Passionate about coaching and developing professionals.

Responsibilities

• Review and Improve PM Processes & Documentation to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance with Saab Inc. policies.
• Develop Standardized Templates, checklists, and process documentation across the organization.
• Create and maintain the PM Portal with resources for continuous learning and reference.
• Support Engineering Excellence Organization to align processes and ensure cross-functional synergy.
• Audit Preparation and Support for internal/external audits related to PM standards and docs.

Skills

PM methodologies

Communication

Analytical

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Job description

Saab, Inc. in Syracuse, NY seeks a Business Processes Improvement Manager to design, implement, and optimize program management processes. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop metrics, and drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, while preparing audits and certifications with Talent and Learning teams. Strong PM methodology and training skills are essential.

Excellent communication, data-driven decision making, and the ability to deliver training and dashboards (Power BI) are required.