OpCo Continuous Improvement Manager

About the role

The OpCo Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is an execution‑focused professional who partners with Operating Companies to drive prioritized improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Manager, OpCo Continuous Improvement, the role ensures disciplined execution, early risk visibility, and timely decision‑making across complex, cross‑functional projects.

Key responsibilities

• Own execution of assigned OpCo initiatives and oversee related projects through governance and disciplined execution management.
• Establish and sustain execution cadence, governance structures, and momentum.
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and misalignments; escalate issues early with clear impact and recommended actions.
• Manage multiple global stakeholders and coordinate execution across DBS, IT, and OpCo teams.
• Maintain clear linkage between execution activities and intended business value.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related analytical field.
• 7+ years of professional experience with increasing responsibility and demonstrated accountability for outcomes.
• 3–5+ years leading continuous improvement, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives.
• Experience owning end‑to‑end improvement initiatives from problem definition through sustained results.
• Proven ability to drive change and adoption in matrixed environments without direct authority.

Required skills

• Lean methodology
• Six Sigma (Yellow, Green, Black Belt)
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP)
• Change management training (e.g., Prosci)