Senior Process & Transformation Leader

Success Academy Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools seeks a senior problem-solving leader to help senior executives diagnose and solve its most ambiguous operating challenges. The role focuses on root-cause analysis, facilitation, and communicating actionable paths to move leadership decisions forward.

You will lead Lean/PE and Project Management practitioners, develop the PE strategy, and coach teams to build organizational capability for ongoing transformation in a fast-growing education network.

Qualifications

• Executive facilitation and influence with C-suite/Board audiences.
• Ability to shape ambiguous problems into actionable paths.
• 8+ years leading structured problem-solving or organizational transformation.
• Coaching and developing cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Public Policy, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate diagnosis of critical operating problems and align executives on root causes.
• Distill complex problems into a clear narrative and actionable options for leadership.
• Lead structured problem-solving sessions (Kaizen-style events) to drive process improvements.
• Develop the PE roadmap in partnership with senior leadership and strategic plan objectives.
• Promote a practical PE toolkit and adapt tools to fit diverse situations.
• Partner on Strategy Execution and Daily Management initiatives with leadership.
• Own and improve the PE training program and coach practitioners toward certification.

Skills

Executive facilitation

Influence senior leaders

Ambiguity management

Structured problem-solving

Coaching & talent development

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Public Policy, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Success Academy Charter Schools seeks a senior problem-solving leader to help senior executives diagnose and solve its most ambiguous operating challenges. The role focuses on root-cause analysis, facilitation, and communicating actionable paths to move leadership decisions forward.

You will lead Lean/PE and Project Management practitioners, develop the PE strategy, and coach teams to build organizational capability for ongoing transformation in a fast-growing education network.