Global Director, Lean Six Sigma Center of Excellence
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Location: Jersey City, NJ 07305
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Job Description
Purpose of Role (mission critical) Own, drive, and grow the LSS (Lean Six Sigma) division as a Verisk enterprise wide program to train, consult, recommend and facilitate LSS initiatives at all organizational levels. These initiatives serve our customers through business process impacts, our employees by creating a positive working experience through skill growth and empowerment and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role can be based in our Jersey City, NJ office, which has a flexible hybrid work model, or fully remote depending on US location.
Responsibilities
Strategic and functional management of all CoE staff, goals, metrics and growth associated
Communication, collaboration, and alignment with senior leaders in the business units and Corporate Center C-Suite to drive desired results enterprise wide, domestic and international
Accountable for all budgeting, forecasting, metrics and goal impact reporting and analysis
Maintain and grow project and opportunity intake through awareness, communication, collaboration, governance, overall process improvement
Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations required; MBA or applicable advanced degree preferred
5 - 10 years of management experience of large cross-functional teams
LSS Black Belt certification required
25% Travel
Proven ability to lead strategic planning that is successfully executed while aligning operational activities with company goals and values
Build and maintain collaborative relationships and effectively interacts with business, senior leaders and stakeholders to communicate and meet objectives with highly polished presentation and public speaking skills
Proven business operations and financial acumen to own all metrics, reporting, budgeting, resource forecasting and oversight for and lead change management associated with continuous improvement activities
Advanced coaching and mentoring skills of high-performance teams and internal colleagues to continually develop and foster an environment of continuous improvement and encouraging global collaboration in a geographically and culturally dispersed organization
Highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Able to work in a collaborative fashion or independent; Production minded, customer oriented and results driven
Strong written communication skills and a professional demeanor. Must be able to communicate on a business and technical level
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma
Business, Operations, and Financial acumen
Technology familiarity
Project management
Change management
Budgeting
Metrics, KPI's and forecasting of resourcing and division impacts
People management & development
Cultural intelligence & awareness
Strong polished written & oral communication skills
Critical thinking skills & influence ability
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About Us
For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.
At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.
For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work Certification, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.
We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.
Verisk Businesses
Underwriting Solutions - provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision
Claims Solutions - supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences
Property Estimating Solutions - offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient
Extreme Event Solutions - provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.
Specialty Business Solutions - provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance
Marketing Solutions - delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement
Life Insurance Solutions - offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.
Verisk Maplecroft - provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger
Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.
All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.
https://www.verisk.com/company/careers/
Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
https://www.verisk.com/privacy-policies/data-privacy-notice-for-employees-applicants-and-independent-contractors/
Purpose of Role (mission critical) Own, drive, and grow the LSS (Lean Six Sigma) division as a Verisk enterprise wide program to train, consult, recommend and facilitate LSS initiatives at all organizational levels. These initiatives serve our customers through business process impacts, our employees by creating a positive working experience through skill growth and empowerment and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role can be based in our Jersey City, NJ office, which has a flexible hybrid work model, or fully remote depending on US location.
Responsibilities
Strategic and functional management of all CoE staff, goals, metrics and growth associated
Communication, collaboration, and alignment with senior leaders in the business units and Corporate Center C-Suite to drive desired results enterprise wide, domestic and international
Accountable for all budgeting, forecasting, metrics and goal impact reporting and analysis
Maintain and grow project and opportunity intake through awareness, communication, collaboration, governance, overall process improvement
Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations required; MBA or applicable advanced degree preferred
5 - 10 years of management experience of large cross-functional teams
LSS Black Belt certification required
25% Travel
Proven ability to lead strategic planning that is successfully executed while aligning operational activities with company goals and values
Build and maintain collaborative relationships and effectively interacts with business, senior leaders and stakeholders to communicate and meet objectives with highly polished presentation and public speaking skills
Proven business operations and financial acumen to own all metrics, reporting, budgeting, resource forecasting and oversight for and lead change management associated with continuous improvement activities
Advanced coaching and mentoring skills of high-performance teams and internal colleagues to continually develop and foster an environment of continuous improvement and encouraging global collaboration in a geographically and culturally dispersed organization
Highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Able to work in a collaborative fashion or independent; Production minded, customer oriented and results driven
Strong written communication skills and a professional demeanor. Must be able to communicate on a business and technical level
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma
Business, Operations, and Financial acumen
Technology familiarity
Project management
Change management
Budgeting
Metrics, KPI's and forecasting of resourcing and division impacts
People management & development
Cultural intelligence & awareness
Strong polished written & oral communication skills
Critical thinking skills & influence ability
#LI-LM03
About Us
For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.
At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.
For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work Certification, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.
We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.
Verisk Businesses
Underwriting Solutions - provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision
Claims Solutions - supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences
Property Estimating Solutions - offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient
Extreme Event Solutions - provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.
Specialty Business Solutions - provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance
Marketing Solutions - delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement
Life Insurance Solutions - offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.
Verisk Maplecroft - provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger
Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.
All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.
https://www.verisk.com/company/careers/
Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
https://www.verisk.com/privacy-policies/data-privacy-notice-for-employees-applicants-and-independent-contractors/