Sr. Process Owner, P&P

gategroup; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Company sponsored life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Voluntary short-term/long-term-disabil

Voluntary life, accident, and hospital

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Employee Discounts

Job summary

gategroup is seeking a Senior Regional Process Owner to advance Operational Excellence across North America. You will translate global strategy into regional execution, drive standardization, and foster cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders worldwide.

You will lead governance, program delivery, and capability-building initiatives, shaping process maturity and embedding a culture of performance and accountability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading regional Operational Excellence programs.
• Ability to shape and embed enterprise-wide process frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management across global, regional and local teams.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma and data-driven improvement methods.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional strategy and execution of Operational Excellence aligned to global priorities.
• Shape multi-process frameworks and drive end-to-end standardization.
• Advise senior leadership on process design and risk management.
• Prioritize initiatives delivering scalable business value.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Cross-functional leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Process improvement

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. The Senior Regional Process Owner (RPO) serves as a strategic leader responsible for advancing Operational Excellence across the North America region. This role drives the regional translation and execution of global strategy while shaping, influencing, and continuously improving enterprise-wide process frameworks. This role is accountable for delivering measurable business outcomes through standardization, continuous improvement, and digital enablement, while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration across global, regional, and local stakeholders. The Senior RPO plays a critical role in advancing process maturity, enabling scalable solutions, and embedding a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $120,000- $125,000/Per Year This position is eligible for incentive pay of 10% of the annual base salary, dependent upon successful attainment of company, team, and individual goals.

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Discounts

Strategic Process Leadership

• Lead the regional strategy and execution of Operational Excellence initiatives aligned to global priorities and regional business objectives.
• Shape and evolve multi-process or cross-functional frameworks, driving end-to-end process optimization and standardization.
• Act as a thought leader and advisor to senior leadership on process design, performance improvement, and operational risk.
• Identify and prioritize transformational initiatives that deliver measurable business value at scale.

Standard Development, Deployment & Optimization

• Oversee the design, adaptation, and governance of regional standards based on global frameworks (SOPs, org design, staffing models, technology enablement, and KPIs).
• Drive end-to-end lifecycle ownership of standards including design, pilot, validation, rollout, and continuous improvement.
• Lead complex pilot programs and ensure scalable deployment across diverse business units and operating environments.
• Champion innovation and digital enablement, integrating automation, analytics, and technology solutions into process execution.

Program & Governance Leadership

• Establish and lead robust governance structures for assigned process areas, including compliance, audit readiness, and performance oversight.
• Drive program execution across multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring alignment, prioritization, and effective resource utilization.
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights on program performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee gateOPEX readiness, compliance frameworks, and continuous monitoring of process adherence.

Continuous Improvement & Capability Building

• Lead large-scale continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and advanced methodologies.
• Build and sustain regional capabilities, including training strategies, certification programs, and knowledge management systems.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and data-driven decision making.
• Mentor and coach regional teams and emerging leaders in Operational Excellence practices.

Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect.

Excellence We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires. We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.

Passion Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care. We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.

Responsibility We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet. We always look out for each other -creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility.

Respect Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals. We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.

In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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We anticipate that this job will close on: 09/13/2026

gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry - fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment. For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.