Senior Process Excellence Engineer

Light & Wonder, Inc; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder, Inc. is seeking a Senior Process Excellence Engineer to drive Lean transformation across the enterprise value stream. This senior IC role partners with Operations, Finance, HR, Accounting, Procurement, and Technology to eliminate waste and speed throughput.

The Las Vegas area is strongly preferred with a hybrid onsite schedule and relocation assistance. The ideal candidate brings deep Lean expertise, facilitation skills, and a proven track record of large-scale deployments from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred; Lean/Six Sigma credentials required.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide Lean deployments across multiple functions.
• Experience with Obeya, real-time KPI dashboards, and Daily Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Lean transformation initiatives across value streams.
• Design and facilitate workshops; drive Kaizen events and problem-solving activities.
• Establish KPIs and track performance to sustain results.

Skills

Lean leadership

Facilitation

Value stream mapping

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Lean certification

Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Corporate: Light & Wonder’s corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees.

Position Summary Light & Wonder is seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Senior Process Excellence Engineer to help drive Lean transformation across the full enterprise value stream. This is a senior individual contributor role that will partner with Operations, Finance, HR, Accounting, Procurement, and Technology teams to eliminate waste, accelerate throughput, and embed a culture of sustainable operational excellence. Las Vegas is strongly preferred, with a hybrid onsite schedule, and relocation assistance provided. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Lean methodology, facilitation, and Value Stream Mapping. They will have a proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional deployments from strategy through sustainment - and will be comfortable operating across organizational boundaries at all levels of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lean Leadership & Transformation – Lead end-to-end Lean transformation initiatives across all value stream functions including Operations, Finance, HR, Accounting, and Procurement. Design, facilitate, and execute workshops to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities across current and future state maps. Drive Kaizen events, rapid improvement workshops, and structured problem-solving activities (A3, DMAIC, 8D) at multiple organizational levels. Coach and mentor cross-functional teams, front-line staff, and leadership on Lean principles, waste identification, and continuous improvement culture. Establish and track KPIs and performance metrics to validate the impact of Lean initiatives and ensure sustained results.
• Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement – Design and lead highly effective facilitation sessions with diverse stakeholder groups ranging from front-line employees to C-suite executives. Build and maintain strong relationships across Operations, Finance, HR, Accounting, Procurement, and Technology to ensure alignment and sponsorship. Champion a culture of psychological safety, collaborative problem solving, and accountability within improvement teams. Develop training materials, playbooks, and standard work documentation to institutionalize process excellence capabilities across the organization.
• Required Certifications – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred. Lean certification and/or Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) certification required; Master Black Belt (MBB) designation a strong plus.
• Qualifications / Essential Job Functions – Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive experience in process excellence, continuous improvement, or operational transformation roles. Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, enterprise-wide Lean deployments involving multiple business functions, geographies, and hundreds of stakeholders. Proven track record of leading Lean transformation beyond Operations - must include documented results in transactional and administrative functions such as Finance, HR, Accounting, and Procurement. Experience leading and developing cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization, including influencing without direct authority. Experience managing a project portfolio simultaneously, balancing resources, priorities, and executive stakeholder expectations. Experience implementing Lean management systems (e.g. Obeya, real-time KPI dashboards, Daily Management). Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and understanding of system-related process improvement constraints. Strategic mindset and strong business acumen, with the ability to identify priority value opportunities by leveraging exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Certification – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred. Lean certification and/or Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) certification required; Master Black Belt (MBB) designation a strong plus.
• Minimum Experience – Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive experience in process excellence, continuous improvement, or operational transformation roles.
• Leadership Experience – Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, enterprise-wide Lean deployments involving multiple business functions, geographies, and hundreds of stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Skills – Experience leading and developing cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization, influencing without direct authority.
• Project Management – Experience managing a project portfolio simultaneously, balancing resources, priorities, and executive stakeholder expectations.
• Lean Systems – Experience implementing Lean management systems (e.g. Obeya, real-time KPI dashboards, Daily Management).
• ERP Experience – Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).

Work Conditions: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, “L&W”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation, or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.

The targeted pay range for this role is $140,000-$150,000. The total compensation package for this position may also include applicable incentive compensation, such as an annual performance bonus. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that may include, but are not limited to skill set, depth of experience, specific work geography, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.