Lead Process Solutions Manager
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Lead Process Solutions Manager
Expedia is seeking a Lead Process Solutions Manager who will focus on driving strategic process improvement within Expedia for Business (E4B). This person will be an experienced continuous improvement practitioner who has demonstrated success in using Lean Six Sigma methods and tools, service design/design thinking methodology, and Kaizen approaches to deliver results.
This person must thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or conflicting priorities. The incumbent should provide thought leadership for improving the business, and deliver high profile projects focused on driving efficiency, customer experience improvement, and/ or revenue uplift.
What you'll do:
The Lead Process Solutions Manager is expected to drive multiple Continuous Improvement initiatives to deliver outcomes critical to the business strategy
They will use lean and six sigma methodologies to define project requirements, measure inputs, analyze current state, define solutions, and implement change
This person provides thought leadership - envisioning a future state of operational excellence and driving high impact business improvements globally within TPG
In addition, this person is a teacher and mentor who models process improvement tools and methods, driving a culture of innovation and steadfast improvement
Define strategy and develop program roadmaps, set realistic expectations for project delivery, identify resource bottlenecks and gaps, and balance cross-team dependencies
Provide ongoing clarity into their project roadmap: developing and negotiating work priorities, engaging participants, and impacted teams via regular communications/meetings/presentations with updates, articulating the impact of improvements
Work to deliver on business improvement initiatives by developing processes, defining policies, and engaging technology to make needed improvements
Serve as a change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
Coach/ mentor team members on process improvement techniques, program, and project management framework
Develop partner relationships and become a trusted advisor for the business
Participate in hiring activities and decisions
Who you are:
10+ years of Program Management, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, and related functions or in Principal role for consulting and/or analytics
Lean Six Sigma Certification, Certified Lean Sensei, or Certified Quality Engineer is required
Service design/design thinking certification is required
Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering or Business (preferably in a quantitative field or equivalent combination of education and experience); or equivalent related professional experience
Experience with Salesforce, Travel Industry, Contact Centers a plus
Ability to understand business goals, analyze opportunities and develop/deploy improvement project roadmaps
Developing and influencing strategy
Effective communication and partnerships across levels, teams, and workgroups
Demonstrated ability to successfully implement change
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About Expedia Group
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.
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