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Lead Process Improvement Specialist

Rochester - NY, USFull-time$97k2026-10-06 → 2026-10-22

Core

Expert process improvement partner driving operational effectiveness and sustainable improvements for URMC department leadership using Lean and improvement science.

Role type

Senior IC process improvement specialist (Lean Six Sigma)

Builds

Operational improvements, process optimization, and program delivery for healthcare business processes

Domain

Healthcare operations / Process improvement

Required skills

Lean principles, DMAIC methodology, project management, change management, data analysis, process analysis, program management, resource coordination, budget management, team coaching

Preferred skills

Master's degree, Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, Lean Certification

Technologies

Lean tools, DMAIC tools, data visualization tools

Responsibilities

Identify strategic alignment of programs with organizational goals; manage medium to large complexity projects independently; analyze work processes and data to identify improvement opportunities; coach individuals and teams on Lean and DMAIC principles; develop training content and lead formal/informal training sessions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with program management scope