Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence - Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Texas is seeking a Senior Six Sigma Master Black Belt to lead a global team of belt-certified professionals and drive high-visibility operational excellence initiatives.

You will apply Six Sigma methodologies, analyze complex data with Python or R, and partner with finance to define baselines and savings. The role requires strong executive communication and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification required.
• At least 10 years leading complex Six Sigma projects and teams.
• Technology-industry experience in complex manufacturing and business-process environments.
• Demonstrated success leading global, cross-functional improvement programs.
• Hands‑on proficiency with Python or R for complex data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, manage, and develop a global team of direct-report Six Sigma Black Belts.
• Personally lead complex, high-visibility initiatives sponsored by executive leadership.
• Oversee a portfolio of Operational Excellence projects across all functions and regions.
• Help executive sponsors evaluate and prioritize projects based on impact, feasibility, and capacity.
• Apply Six Sigma methods and advanced analytics to identify causes and define solutions.
• Use Python or R to extract, prepare, and analyze complex data sets.
• Guide the team’s analytical approach and validate its analyses, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Provide regular executive updates on progress, findings, risks, decisions, and business impact.
• Partner with Finance to define baselines and validate projected and realized cost savings.
• Establish KPIs, control plans, and governance before transitioning ownership to business process owners.
• Oversee Yellow Belt and Green Belt programs, delivery quality, and certification standards.
• Deliver training when appropriate, including advanced methodology and analytics topics.

Skills

Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Leadership of global teams

Executive communication

Python or R for analyses

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/statistics/data science/business/operations

Tools

Python

R

Job description

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, manage, and develop a global team of direct-report Six Sigma Black Belts.
• Personally lead complex, high-visibility initiatives sponsored by executive leadership.
• Oversee a portfolio of Operational Excellence projects across all functions and regions.
• Help executive sponsors evaluate and prioritize projects based on impact, feasibility, and capacity.
• Apply Six Sigma methods and advanced analytics to identify causes and define solutions.
• Use Python or R to extract, prepare, and analyze complex data sets.
• Guide the team’s analytical approach and validate its analyses, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Provide regular executive updates on progress, findings, risks, decisions, and business impact.
• Partner with Finance to define baselines and validate projected and realized cost savings.
• Establish KPIs, control plans, and governance before transitioning ownership to business process owners.
• Oversee Yellow Belt and Green Belt programs, delivery quality, and certification standards.
• Deliver training when appropriate, including advanced methodology and analytics topics.

Required Qualifications

• Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification.
• At least 10 years of experience leading complex Six Sigma projects and teams.
• Technology-industry experience in complex manufacturing and business-process environments.
• Demonstrated success leading global, cross-functional improvement programs.
• Expert knowledge of Six Sigma, statistics, process mapping, root-cause analysis, and quality tools.
• Hands‑on proficiency with Python or R for complex data analysis.
• Experience managing direct reports and developing technical professionals.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and teams without direct authority.
• Strong executive communication, facilitation, and project‑management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, statistics, data science, business, operations, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with outsourced supply chains and contract manufacturers.
• PMP certification.
• Master’s degree.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work from the designated office at least two days per week.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, typically less than 10%.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job Level

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"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 119,500 - 275,000 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

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