Allianz Life
Lean Six Sigma Consultant | Hybrid
Allianz Life, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55443
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What You Do Under limited supervision, this role is pivotal in enhancing Allianz Life’s business processes through the application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies. As a Black Belt and experienced Lean Six Sigma practitioner, you will measure, diagnose, improve, re-engineer, and design business processes, while supporting strategic planning and organizational execution of Continuous Improvement initiatives. You will lead project teams, coach individuals, business partners, stakeholders, and senior management to identify and address business challenges, focusing on achieving tangible performance outcomes.
Key responsibilities include delivering annual expense savings, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering process improvement expertise across the organization. You will facilitate complex Black Belt projects, evaluate candidates for certification, and actively contribute to process excellence annual planning and the Continuous Improvement Community of Practice. Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with a robust executive presence, are essential for success in this role.
Continuous Improvement (CI)/Design Project Work
Lead Lean Six Sigma (LSS) process improvement and design projects across the enterprise, serving as the methodology expert
Oversee project scoping, process and data analysis, benefit measurement and recommend process design and development strategies
Develop effective control and monitoring plans to ensure process performance after implementation
Manage multiple high-complexity projects simultaneously, demonstrating leadership in applying Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement tools beyond formal CI projects
Drive change by integrating expert LSS skills into the CI Community of Practice
Lead Operational Excellence (OPEX) Localization Efforts
Utilize LSS curriculum, provide coaching, and drive tool and skill adoption in business areas
Champion CI and Lean Six Sigma process improvement/design methodologies across the enterprise
Implement communication, recognition, and change management strategies to enhance CI awareness and share quantifiable results within CI projects with various stakeholders
Execute local and international reporting of results/metrics, ensuring projects deliver baseline performance measures, improvement targets, and the ability to remeasure and maintain
Collaborate with other practitioners to enhance belting and certification processes
Support Central Improvement Office Project Portfolio Management Processes
Develop Blue/Black Belt project ideas through department/division assessments
Prepare effective business cases for project ideas
Assist the enterprise in the annual project planning process by consulting with senior leaders on strategic direction for departments/divisions
Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)
What You Bring
4+ years’ experience required, Project Management and Process Improvement/Design experience, Strong business acumen and executive presence
Experience leading multiple successful end to end lean six sigma/DMAIC/DMADV/Kaizen efforts with sustained results from implementation
Four-year degree required, Bachelor’s degree, specialized training or equivalent work experience
Licensing/Certification/Other - Internal candidates: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt required, Master Black Belt a plus. Track record of hands on practitioner results in addition to academic skills
You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require immigration sponsorship for visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B, L-1, TN, etc). If you are currently on CPT/OPT, you are ineligible due to the need for future immigration sponsorship.
Base Salary Range $108,000 - $163,000
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. -
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Financial Services and Insurance
#J-18808-Ljbffr Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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Lean Six Sigma Consultant | Hybrid
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Allianz Life
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants
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Lean Six Sigma Consultant | Hybrid
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Allianz Life
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What You Do Under limited supervision, this role is pivotal in enhancing Allianz Life’s business processes through the application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies. As a Black Belt and experienced Lean Six Sigma practitioner, you will measure, diagnose, improve, re-engineer, and design business processes, while supporting strategic planning and organizational execution of Continuous Improvement initiatives. You will lead project teams, coach individuals, business partners, stakeholders, and senior management to identify and address business challenges, focusing on achieving tangible performance outcomes.
Key responsibilities include delivering annual expense savings, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering process improvement expertise across the organization. You will facilitate complex Black Belt projects, evaluate candidates for certification, and actively contribute to process excellence annual planning and the Continuous Improvement Community of Practice. Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with a robust executive presence, are essential for success in this role.
Continuous Improvement (CI)/Design Project Work
Lead Lean Six Sigma (LSS) process improvement and design projects across the enterprise, serving as the methodology expert
Oversee project scoping, process and data analysis, benefit measurement and recommend process design and development strategies
Develop effective control and monitoring plans to ensure process performance after implementation
Manage multiple high-complexity projects simultaneously, demonstrating leadership in applying Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement tools beyond formal CI projects
Drive change by integrating expert LSS skills into the CI Community of Practice
Lead Operational Excellence (OPEX) Localization Efforts
Utilize LSS curriculum, provide coaching, and drive tool and skill adoption in business areas
Champion CI and Lean Six Sigma process improvement/design methodologies across the enterprise
Implement communication, recognition, and change management strategies to enhance CI awareness and share quantifiable results within CI projects with various stakeholders
Execute local and international reporting of results/metrics, ensuring projects deliver baseline performance measures, improvement targets, and the ability to remeasure and maintain
Collaborate with other practitioners to enhance belting and certification processes
Support Central Improvement Office Project Portfolio Management Processes
Develop Blue/Black Belt project ideas through department/division assessments
Prepare effective business cases for project ideas
Assist the enterprise in the annual project planning process by consulting with senior leaders on strategic direction for departments/divisions
Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)
What You Bring
4+ years’ experience required, Project Management and Process Improvement/Design experience, Strong business acumen and executive presence
Experience leading multiple successful end to end lean six sigma/DMAIC/DMADV/Kaizen efforts with sustained results from implementation
Four-year degree required, Bachelor’s degree, specialized training or equivalent work experience
Licensing/Certification/Other - Internal candidates: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt required, Master Black Belt a plus. Track record of hands on practitioner results in addition to academic skills
You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require immigration sponsorship for visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B, L-1, TN, etc). If you are currently on CPT/OPT, you are ineligible due to the need for future immigration sponsorship.
Base Salary Range $108,000 - $163,000
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. -
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Financial Services and Insurance
#J-18808-Ljbffr Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.