Process Improvement Project Lead |
Location: Milwaukee, WI |
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Process Improvement Project Lead will Serve as the lead for the implementation, training and ongoing enhancement of internal processes and procedures used for transacting data and financial reporting through the companys new general ledger application. The position will also focus on continued process improvement throughout the companys operations, including improvements to internal controls and processes identified as necessary to improve efficiency. This is an individual contributor role that will be highly visible within the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:
- Lead the deployment of the GL application, working closely with a team of company personnel and the vendors implementation staff;
- Work closely with the finance team stakeholders to obtain input regarding system functionality, resolve conflicts, ensure timely implementation deadlines, communicate changes, and implement a single set of processes and procedures to transact data throughout the company;
- Participate in the design, testing and implementation of business system modules and interfaces as the system suite is expanded for additional functionality;
- Help ensure processes are drafted and implemented to meet internal guidelines, Sarbanes Oxley and other requirements;
- Provide suggestions to optimize the business system in alignment with other operating processes;
- Provide end-user training, including creation of reports and deployment of metrics requested by executive personnel to enhance benchmarking, performance assessment and other financial metrics; and
- Maintain system updates and user access.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working on a complex technology/ERP/systems implementation and applying sophisticated project management and process improvement using best practice techniques and tools;
- The ideal candidate would have 3+ years experience working in a Six Sigma Black Belt capacity with demonstrated leadership skills, over 3 years in a large-scale business transformation project with primary budget, resource and delivery accountability, or 3+ years experience with a large organization or management consulting firm;
- The ideal candidate would also hold a Masters degree either in an area of business or project management and have experience in the high tech industry;
- Demonstrated record of managing projects to meet specific deadlines and the ability to resolve conflicts across an organization in order to meet those deadlines;
- Excellent English verbal, written and presentation or communications skills, including the ability to present data in a clear, concise, and meaningful way to a sophisticated business audience;
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as the ability to work independently;
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment;
- Proven mentoring, collaborative and coaching skills with the ability to train others;
- Self starter, independent worker with superior problem solving skills and a track record for high performance and superior delivery;
- Ability to think critically, rapidly acquiring and internalizing knowledge from past or ongoing projects, and employ such knowledge in new projects and analyses; and
- Ability to conceptualize and create models, process flows, project plans, and effective presentations from scratch.
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
Travel to multiple office locations including but not limited to Toronto, Seattle, Raleigh and Chicago is required (level of travel is dependent upon projects and training requirements).
Merge Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.