Senior Process Improvement Engineer

Sentara Health; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403b with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a dedicated Process Improvement Engineer to identify, analyze, and optimize operational processes across our Virginia Beach locations. You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to streamline workflows, improve quality, and sustain gains through data-driven follow-through.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with 5 years of process improvement or healthcare management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of process improvement or healthcare management experience required.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Project Management Certification preferred; Prosci certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collect and analyze data to measure process performance and evaluate changes.
• Collaborate with department leaders and cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure alignment with goals.
• Provide training and coaching on process improvement tools to PI Engineers and teams.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

City/State
Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift
First (Days)

Overview

Virginia residency preferred. Occasional travel to Sentara onsite locations is required.

Responsible foridentifying, analyzing, andoptimizingoperational processes within the organization to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity. Uses data-driven methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and improve overall performance. Works closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement process enhancements,monitoroutcomes, and ensure the sustainability of improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead processimprovement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Analyze current processes,identifyinefficiencies, and develop strategies for improvement.
• Collect and analyze data to measure process performance,identifytrends, and evaluate the impact of changes.
• Work closely with department leaders and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide training and coaching on process improvement tools and methodologies to other PI Engineers,staffand teams.
• Monitor the success of implemented process changes, ensuringsustainabilityandidentifyingfurther areas for improvement.
• Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate process improvement findings, outcomes, and recommendations to senior management.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree(Required)
• Master’s degree (Preferred)

Certification

• Lean six sigma Black belt ( Preferred)
• Project Management Certification (Preferred)
• ProSci (preferred)

Experience

• - 5 years ofprocess improvement or healthcare management(Required)

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $105,185.60 - $167,003.20 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.