Remote Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Lead

The Newberry Group; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Telecommuting if available

Retirement savings plans

Tuition & training reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Newberry Group is seeking a Process Improvement Manager to drive operational efficiency across public-sector programs. This remote role will lead cross-functional initiatives, apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and related methodologies, and promote continuous improvement with measurable outcomes.

You will mentor teams, develop SOPs and dashboards, and ensure compliance with federal regulations while coordinating with program managers, IT, and field staff to design scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in process improvement, operations management, or organizational development.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional improvement projects in large or complex organizations.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience working in or with federal agencies or similar mission-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives across programs by analyzing current-state operations, identifying gaps, and designing future-state workflows.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with program managers, analysts, IT teams, and field staff to gather insights and co-develop practical, scalable solutions.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to drive measurable improvements in efficiency, service delivery, and compliance.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, process maps, and performance dashboards.
• Support change management efforts by communicating process changes, training stakeholders, and ensuring adoption of new practices.
• Monitor and evaluate process performance using KPIs and data analytics to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with strategic goals.
• Promote a culture of innovation and accountability by mentoring teams on process improvement tools and techniques.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, policies, and data governance standards throughout process redesigning efforts.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Facilitation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

ARIS

Job description

The Newberry Group is seeking a Process Improvement Manager to drive operational efficiency across public-sector programs. This remote role will lead cross-functional initiatives, apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and related methodologies, and promote continuous improvement with measurable outcomes.

You will mentor teams, develop SOPs and dashboards, and ensure compliance with federal regulations while coordinating with program managers, IT, and field staff to design scalable solutions.