Strategic Process Improvement Analyst

Evergy; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy is seeking a Process Improvement Analyst to partner with Operations to drive process excellence across generation, transmission, and distribution. The role focuses on optimizing performance through measurable improvements, governance, and standardized practices.

The analyst will lead cross-functional initiatives, use Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies, and collaborate with IT and business leaders to implement automation and transformation projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with advanced problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma)
• Analytical ability to problem-solve, plan, and direct process improvement projects
• Experience managing multiple complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations leadership to develop and execute process excellence and transformation strategies
• Facilitate cross-functional process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and Design Thinking
• Collaborate with Product Owners, IT, and stakeholders to identify standardization, automation, and digital transformation opportunities
• Document and maintain business processes, workflows, controls, and supporting documentation including current-state and future-state maps
• Conduct process assessments and data-driven evaluations to identify inefficiencies and risks
• Establish and report KPIs, dashboards, and performance trends to support decision-making
• Develop governance frameworks and documentation practices for consistency and compliance
• Facilitate stakeholder interviews and workshops to gather requirements and drive adoption
• Support enterprise transformation through process redesign and technology enablement
• Provide guidance and training on process management and best practices

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Agile

Design Thinking

Process Excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Admin)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Evergy is seeking a Process Improvement Analyst to partner with Operations to drive process excellence across generation, transmission, and distribution. The role focuses on optimizing performance through measurable improvements, governance, and standardized practices.

The analyst will lead cross-functional initiatives, use Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies, and collaborate with IT and business leaders to implement automation and transformation projects.