Remote Public Sector Process Improvement Leader - Lean Six Sigma

thenewberrygroup; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Telecommuting

Retirement savings accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition and training reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Newberry Group seeks a results-driven Process Improvement Manager to lead efforts that enhance operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and promote continuous improvement across our public-sector client. This role will support high-impact initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, facilitating cross-agency collaboration, and implementing best practices that align with the customer's mission.

The position is remote, requires ability to obtain Public Trust clearance, and offers $85,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years in process improvement or operations management.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects in large organizations.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen methodologies.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

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 SOPs, process maps, and performance dashboards.
• Support change management by communicating changes, training stakeholders, and ensuring adoption of new practices.
• Monitor and evaluate process performance using KPIs and data analytics.
• Mentor teams on process improvement tools and techniques.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and data governance standards.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Education

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

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

ARIS

Job description

Newberry Group seeks a results-driven Process Improvement Manager to lead efforts that enhance operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and promote continuous improvement across our public-sector client. This role will support high-impact initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, facilitating cross-agency collaboration, and implementing best practices that align with the customer's mission.

The position is remote, requires ability to obtain Public Trust clearance, and offers $85,000