Senior Advisor - Continuous Process Improvement

Senior Advisor - Continuous Process Improvement

12 Jun 2024
Virginia, Richmond, 23173 Richmond USA

Senior Advisor - Continuous Process Improvement

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Senior Advisor - Continuous Process Improvement
Requisition #268751
Location: Richmond, VA; All FRS Locations; Remote Employment Eligible

The Richmond Fed is the proud home of the Federal Reserve's National IT organization-a nationwide team delivering technology solutions and support across the Federal Reserve System. Many National IT employees are located in Richmond, while others are based across the U.S. at other Federal locations.

When you join our team, you'll become part of a culture that welcomes differences, cares about our communities, and empowers each other to lead from where we are to make things better.

Bring your passion and we'll provide challenging and purposeful careers in a variety of fields, opportunities to grow and a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth. It's all part of what makes #MyRichmondFed a great place to work!

About the Opportunity

Our National IT Client Services division has an immediate opening for a Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Belt to join their Evolution team as a Senior Advisor - Continuous Process Improvement Continuous Process Improvement Manager, of Cross Product Enablement.

As the Senior Advisor, you will report to the Continuous Process Improvement Manager- Cross Product Enablement and lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive results while coaching, directing, and overseeing enabling projects within National IT. You will work with the Continuous Process Improvement team to improve how National IT performs across the organization - from strategy definition to service delivery; from operational effectiveness to process efficiency; and from demonstration of budgetary performance and value generation to client satisfaction.

What You Will Do:

  • Drive the deployment of continuous improvement across assigned value streams to increase business capabilities, customer satisfaction, faster time to market, and higher quality.
  • Design, develop, and implement improved process flows based on Lean Six Sigma analytical techniques.
  • Plan, organize, and lead Kaizen sessions for rapid improvement.
  • Work with varying levels of product owners, scrum masters, process champions, functional leaders, practitioners, subject matter experts and stakeholders within National IT and across the business technology landscape of the Federal Reserve System to guide process improvement initiatives.
  • Train, coach, and mentor National IT Green Belts while simultaneously contributing to the greater body of shared knowledge including best practices, innovative solutions, and efficient strategies.
  • Consult and coach all levels of the organization.
  • Support communication and training efforts.
  • Manage and act on feedback.
  • Define and measure success metrics and monitor improvement progress.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt with documented projects and/or work experience demonstrating utilization of Lean Six Sigma toolsets within an Information Technology, Financial Services, or Governmental/Military environment.
  • Experience leading or participating on Agile teams working in a SAFe Lean Enterprise is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Product Management preferred.
  • Knowledge of Cloud and DevOps preferred.
  • Knowledge of Organizational Change Management and Prosci Practitioner Certification preferred.
  • Knowledge of Design Thinking methodology preferred.
  • Ability to provide training and facilitate application of the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) philosophies and principles including the DMAIC and DMADV techniques.
  • Ability to provide guidance and advice on successful LSS deployment strategies.
  • Ability to build and promote organizational change management initiatives.
  • Ability to implement new approaches and techniques for process improvement at a level sufficient to facilitate such projects to a measurable, successful conclusion and replicate results.
  • Ability to coordinate and oversee the work of others to achieve organizational objectives, including planning and organizing the work, monitoring performance, and providing technical guidance leveraging matrixed teams.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective team and individual work relationships with a wide range of National IT employees and functional groups.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to prepare and present information related to projects to all levels of the organization.
  • Advanced capabilities and techniques in standard Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and/or Visio), plus experience in using Minitab and/or similar analytical tools.
  • Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.

Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here!

When you join Federal Reserve's National IT organization, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you'll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:
  • Great medical benefits
  • Pension and 401(k) with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee resource networks
  • Paid volunteer leave
  • Flexible work options
  • Onsite amenities that make working here fun!

Other Requirements and Considerations:
  • Candidates should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions. The Code is available on the About Us, Careers webpage at www.richmondfed.org .
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility for this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship or three or more years of Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.
  • The Richmond, VA hiring range for the Sr. Advisor- Continuous Process Improvement (Sr. IT Advisor) is $106,200 - $132,800 annually.
  • The Richmond, VA sarange for the Sr. Advisor- Continuous Process Improvement (Sr. IT Advisor) is $106,200 - $172,600 annually.
  • For candidates located outside of Richmond, VA, the salary range may be adjusted for your geographic location.
  • Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual's knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications/experience.
  • Applications for this opening will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested parties should apply by June 11, 2021.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond provides equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, sex, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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    JC15387126
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  • Job type
    Permanent
  • Salary
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  • Hiring Company
    Federal Reserve Bank
  • Date
    2021-06-11
  • Deadline
    2021-08-10
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