Job Description
Lead Process Engineer (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)
City of London
Hybrid – 3 days in office
£800–£900 per day Inside IR35
We are working with a leading Financial Services client who is looking for a Lead Process Engineer (Black Belt) to support and contribute to multiple change initiatives across the organisation.
The Role
* Design new workflows and processes, conducting thorough analysis to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks, and recommending solutions
* Implement strategies for continuous improvement, working closely with various departments to enhance overall organisational effectiveness
* Utilise data-driven insights to support informed decision-making
* Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, improvements, and best practices, ensuring knowledge is shared across the organisation
* Build and deliver change management strategies and plans as part of transformation initiatives
* Develop and execute communication strategies to effectively engage and inform stakeholder groups
* Manage stakeholder expectations, identifying when these need to be reset and escalating where required
* Understand and respond appropriately to different stakeholder perspectives
* Contribute to a positive team environment and support team morale
Required Experience
* Strong knowledge of improvement principles and best practices, supported by Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt certification
* Experience in business analysis, process design, re-engineering, and optimisation, including workflow solutions and robotic process automation (RPA)
* Solid experience within the Financial Services industry
* Proven experience documenting and prioritising business requirements and/or user stories
* Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable benefits through process re-engineering
* Experience applying project management methodologies in delivery environments
* Strong experience in change management and working within agile environments
* Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative and engaging approach
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop clear recommendations and high-quality written and visual content
* Proven ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
* Experience working on large-scale transformation programmes within Financial Services
* Demonstrated coaching and mentoring capabilities
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field