Process Improvement Specialist II

Company: Ursus, Inc.
Location: Austin
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Our client is a nonprofit utilities company that has pioneered renewable energy with a mission of improving the lives of citizens for nearly a century. Currently they are looking for a Process Improvement Specialistto join their team out of Austin, TX. Please find the formal job description for your review below:



Duration: 3+ months



JOB DESCRIPTION"



At an intermediate level, develops sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing business processes. Researches best business practices within and outside the organization to establish benchmark data. Collects and analyzes process data to initiate, develop and recommend business practices and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, increased productivity and reduced cost. Develops metrics and cost-benefit analysis to support proposals. Develops and provide training on process changes. Typically works on processes that affect entire business units or are used company-wide. Processes may include external vendors and customers or other stakeholders. This position utilizes knowledge and experience in own discipline but is still building higherlevel knowledge and skills. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction from supervisor, manager and/or more experienced colleagues.



Researches, evaluates and documents processes and develops recommendations for improvements.



Reviews results of past internal audits and existing internal controls to assure that adequate controls are in place and that trackable metrics are established.



Works with process owners to finalize process improvements and document process changes.



Prepares analysis and develops business cases for process changes or capital projects.



Designs and delivers appropriate communications and training programs to ensure that process improvements take place.



This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management.



Minimum Qualifications:



Six or more years of experience in process improvement or experience relating to the area of specialization required to perform the job, including one or more years of experience in process improvement. A degree(s) in business, accounting, economics, engineering, project management, information technology or operations management or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:



Knowledge of process improvement techniques



Knowledge of information systems used to automate processes



Knowledge of budgeting and cost management



Knowledge of accounting principles and practices



Skill in analyzing and solving problems



Skill in developing the business case for process changes, including analyzing financial impact



Skill in technical writing



Skill in recommending process improvements that reflect business acumen



Skill in clearly documenting and communicating findings to management and team members



Skill in verbal and written communication, including effectively communicating information to large audiences



Skill in communicating effectively with all levels of the organization, including staff, supervision, management and executives



Skill in developing training materials for process changes



Skill in creating and delivering presentations to gain acceptance from other departments and management



Skill in coordinating process improvements across departments and with external vendors



Skill in establishing concrete, actionable work plans from ambiguous information and directives Skill in facilitation



Skill in change management and leadership



Skill in negotiation and influencing others



Skill in effectively resolving conflicts



Intermediate skill level in visio to document and map processes



Intermediate skill level in office productivity applications (such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)



Ability to build relationships and foster teamwork



Ability to work in a team environment



Ability to balance competing and high priority work demands



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