Senior Project Management Professional

Kids for the Future; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future seeks a Continuous Improvement Project Leader to guide cross-functional teams using Lean Six Sigma and PMI practices. You will manage initiatives to boost productivity, reduce waste, and cut costs while maximizing member value.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, applying structured CI methods, and developing dashboards and reports for stakeholder reviews. This role emphasizes data‑driven decisions and organizational learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years related experience and/or training equivalent required.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Lean Six-Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Experience leading cross functional project teams and delivering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-value projects with multi-disciplinary teams using Project Management and Lean Six Sigma to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Coach and mentor others in Continuous Improvement/Lean Six Sigma training.
• Execute analytical approaches and structured PM/CI techniques.
• Drive data-based decisions to enhance value-stream performance.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to identify waste and cost reductions.
• Interface with departments to identify improvement opportunities and deliver results.
• Develop and deliver dashboards and alerts in discovery/design sessions.
• Lead Kaizen events and influence leadership to deploy improvements.

Skills

Project Mgmt

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP Certification preferred

Lean Six-Sigma Certification (Green/Black Belt) or ability to obtain

Experience with dashboards

Tools

MS Visio

MS Project

MS Excel

Dashboards

Job description

Description

• Location 180 OAKWOOD DR,ROCKINGHAM, VA, 22801-3955,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Manage Others No

Reporting

• Reports to: Strategic Planning & Analytics Manager
• Directs: None

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and leads complex, high-value projects and initiatives with multi-disciplinary teams using Project Management and Continuous Improvement techniques leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies focused on enhancing productivity, reducing waste, reducing cost, solving problems, and maximizing member value.
• Coach, mentor and provide basic Project Management and Continuous Improvement/Lean Six Sigma training to all levels of the cooperative to facilitate major change.
• Execute analytical approaches and apply structured project management and process improvement techniques.
• Reinforces and encourages data-based decisions to drive value-stream enhancements and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate understanding of and application of a wide range of Continuous Improvement/Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Apply Continuous Improvement (Lean) practices to identify waste and improve organizational efficiency.
• Interface with other departments to identify improvement opportunities.
• Solicit, evaluate, and provide suggestions for enhancing productivity, reducing waste, reducing cost, solving problems, and maximizing member value.
• Conduct studies pertaining to cost control and cost reduction.
• Support value-added idea generation throughout the cooperative at Gemba. Gemba is defined as place where real action occurs and where the value-added activities take place.
• Manage multiple projects by defining scope of work, project objectives, project activities, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
• Monitor budget and costs for projects and deliver presentations, status reports and other project documentation to stakeholders.
• Participate in discovery and design sessions for Dashboards and Alerts.
• Facilitate and lead Rapid Improvement Events (Kaizen Blitz).
• Partner with and influence senior-level and mid-level leadership.
• Influence without authority employees to implement improvements and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist to drive change to ensure Continuous Improvement/LSS methodologies are deployed.
• Develop and gain buy-in on changes and resolutions.
• Adopt a holistic approach that considers data, analytics, member insights and different parts of the cooperative.
• Assist in the long-range vision for the organization’s journey towards operational excellence.
• Assist in special projects as necessary.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years related experience and/or training equivalent required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
• Current Lean Six-Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) or ability to obtain within one year of date of employment.
• Experience leading and directing cross functional project teams and responsibility for project delivery.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement/Lean Six Sigma in a working environment.
• Experience in the electric utility industry working with databases and project management.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Software Applications including MS Visio and MS Project.
• Microsoft Excel Certification preferred.
• Experience working with dashboards preferred.
• Effective presentation and group facilitation skills required.
• Experience with Quality Management System (QMS) preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to maintain professionalism and control under all circumstances.
• Has and maintains a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record and is able to operate SVEC vehicles.
• Must become and remain certified in CPR and first aid. Must also be skilled in the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to work independently, exercise initiative and judgment in the performance of the core job responsibilities of this position.
• Must be skilled in the ability to answer questions, draw conclusions and make recommendations as needed to facilitate our dynamic and high-performance organization.
• Ability to dissect and resolve complex problems quickly and systematically.
• Must have proficient keyboarding skills.
• High level of concentration on accuracy, timeliness, flexibility, reasoning, ability to prioritize and confidentiality.
• Must possess effective techniques to research and access all sources necessary to fulfill position responsibilities.
• Must possess ability and desire to self-educate in diverse subjects involving both legal and technical.
• Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of staff and the public.
• Must have problem solving, team building, planning and decision-making skills.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.

Physical Requirements

• Participation in SVEC job safety and training programs, relevant workshops, seminars and other SVEC sponsored courses and events.
• Must be able to use office equipment including telephone, computer, and other systems and related software in the performance of position responsibilities.
• Must be able and available, during any and all types of weather conditions, to work weekends, holidays, evenings and other times outside normal duty hours to assist in service restoration and other emergencies that may arise or when the workload demands.
• Must always maintain an operating telephone or personal communication device at his/her place of residence. Ability to contact the telephone or personal communication device must be made available to SVEC for the purpose of contacting the manager to conduct legitimate routine and/or emergency business.
• This position involves primarily inside work. Must be able to lift objects unassisted (up to 30 pounds). Some standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling to a minimal degree.