Program Manager, Operations Excellence

Role: Lead Operational Excellence initiatives within a biopharma manufacturing or R&D setting, focusing on continuous improvement, cost reduction, and process efficiencies. Responsibilities: structure and lead cross-functional projects using Lean Six Sigma tools, mentor teams and stakeholders, analyze data to identify improvement opportunities, and develop project plans to ensure timely, within-budget delivery. Establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support process optimization. Qualifications: 6-10 years' experience in operational excellence, with a Bachelor's degree in Sciences, Engineering, Operations, or Business Management; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred. Skills include strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management abilities, with a proactive, hands-on approach. High-Value: applicable to biopharmaceutical manufacturing or R&D operations, with a focus on improving service, quality, and cost metrics in a regulated environment. Work setup: not specified, but likely on-site or hybrid given manufacturing context.