VP of Enterprise Continuous Improvement & Sustainability

New York Life; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Life is seeking a Business Unit Continuous Improvement Sustainability Leader to guide CI adoption across finance units. You will coach senior leaders, implement CI tools, and drive improvements that link to financial outcomes and balanced scorecards.

Key responsibilities include leading CI coaching at VP/SVP levels, designing training, and translating assessments into strategic priorities. This hybrid role shapes enterprise performance and cross-functional…

Qualifications

• Strong Continuous Improvement, Lean Management, or Operational Excellence background.
• Ability to coach, influence, facilitate, and build alignment with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• CI Coaching & Capability Building across Tier 2-4 leaders, building CI maturity.
• Sustainability & Assessments as lead assessor for MSAs; translate findings into priorities.
• Lead value creation initiatives to achieve 3-5% YoY gains across teams.
• CI Tools & Systems Integration using Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri, and related systems.
• Strategy Deployment & Performance Alignment with X-matrix and tiered metrics.
• Collaborate in cross-functional CI forums and Communities of Practice.

Skills

CI principles

Coach & influence leaders

Problem-solving

Project management

Balanced scorecard metrics

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

New York Life is seeking a Business Unit Continuous Improvement Sustainability Leader to guide CI adoption across finance units. You will coach senior leaders, implement CI tools, and drive improvements that link to financial outcomes and balanced scorecards.

Key responsibilities include leading CI coaching at VP/SVP levels, designing training, and translating assessments into strategic priorities. This hybrid role shapes enterprise performance and cross-functional…