Operational Excellence Manager

You will lead complex cross-functional improvement initiatives and provide hands-on operational excellence consultancy to business teams. You will use Lean Six Sigma Black Belt expertise, data analysis and stakeholder collaboration to improve efficiency, customer outcomes and process performance. You will build a pipeline of opportunities, deliver measurable and sustainable benefits, and develop continuous improvement capability through coaching, mentoring, facilitation and knowledge transfer. You will report to the Director, Transformation and Operational Excellence. What you'll do? Partner with business teams to identify, assess and prioritise improvement opportunities aligned to customer, operational, financial and control objectives. Develop a credible pipeline of Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives, from focused rapid improvement activity to complex Black Belt projects. Lead complex projects through define, measure, analyse, improve and control. Analyse process, customer and performance data to identify root causes, measure opportunities and support fact-based decisions. Facilitate workshops and apply appropriate methods such as process mapping, value stream analysis, root cause analysis, hypothesis testing, capability analysis and solution design. Develop business cases and implementation plans, track milestones, risks, issues and dependencies, and escalate barriers promptly. Matrix-lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders from operational management to Director level without relying on formal authority. Identify and shape automation, workflow, process mining, low-code and AI-enabled improvement opportunities in partnership with technology and business teams. Define process measures, controls and handover arrangements so that implemented improvements are embedded and sustained. Coach Yellow Belts, Green Belts and project teams from opportunity definition through delivery and accreditation, where applicable. Deliver or support Lean Six Sigma learning, practical workshops and improvement capability activity, both virtually and in person. Contribute to the improvement of operational excellence methods, templates, training materials and communities of practice. Ensure delivery considers customer impact, operational risk, controls, compliance, data privacy and audit readiness. What you'll bring: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, with proven experience leading complex, end-to-end DMAIC improvement projects. 5+ years of relevant experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Business Transformation, Process Improvement or a similar environment, including at least 2–3 years operating at Black Belt level. Practical experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies, including DMAIC, process mapping, root cause analysis, value stream analysis, hypothesis testing, process capability and control planning. Experience mentoring Yellow Belts, Green Belts or project teams in the practical application of Lean Six Sigma. Understanding of automation and digital improvement opportunities, including areas such as RPA, workflow optimisation, process mining, low-code solutions and AI. Experience working in a large, international or matrix organisation. What you will get: Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials and book. Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time. Social benefit package including life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, corporate discounts, marriage and childbirth / adoption allowance, Multisport card, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, а birthday gift and many other benefits! Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, 1 additional day off for your birthday and extra 3 paid days for participation in Social responsibility event. Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office. Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose-driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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