Continuous Improvement Project Leader

Requisition: 84269 PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp. Salary Range: $ 107,600 - $ 170,300 Work Location Category: Hybrid We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day. Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories: Onsite: Employees work onsite daily. Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required. As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off. More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team. PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. Job Summary At this time, only current PSEG employees are being considered This is a highly visible role within PSEG’s centralized performance improvement organization with the opportunity to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that improve how work gets done across the company. The Project Leader partners with business leaders to redesign end-to-end value streams, solve persistent performance challenges, and translate improvement opportunities into sustainable changes in process, business and technology architecture, data, roles, and accountability.. The role also helps connect process improvement with the broader evolution of business capabilities, technology, data and operating models. Project initiatives include cost management, performance efficiency, process development, ownership/alignment, and other operational initiatives, in addition to including large-scale transformational projects focused on supporting the company’s core business results. Job Responsibilities Delivers business and value stream solutions that will enable the company to maintain its high performance, business leadership position in Operational Excellence, Financial Strength, and Disciplined Investment. Independently leads business leaders and complex cross functional teams from problem identification through future-state design and implementation, using approaches such as. DMAIC, ADKAR, PDCA, value-stream mapping, Kaizen events and root cause analysis as appropriate. Independently drives sessions (e.g. meetings, workshops) for project chartering, ideal state brainstorming, current state process mapping, root cause analysis, solution brainstorming, future state process control system mapping and development, implementation planning and 30-60-90 implementation tracking. Project manages and/or coaches trained business resources through Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Events, Lean Six Sigma projects, Root Cause Analysis, and Change Management efforts. Job Specific Qualifications Undergraduate degree in engineering, business administration or other analytical field. 7 years of demonstrated experience in process development, performance efficiency, continuous improvement or equivalent experience. Demonstrated ability to challenge established ways of working constructively, influence leaders without direct authority, and create momentum for change across organizational boundaries. Working knowledge of value stream management and value streams. Technical mastery of Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt Certification) or other process improvement methodologies. Working knowledge of value stream management and value streams. Project management skills and ability to work multiple projects simultaneously. Experience in driving change management. Strong training, presentation, and communication skills - both written and oral. Strong understanding of analytical tools and statistics. Ability to lead, and coach facilitators. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally on sensitive issues. Ability to execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Ability to foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity. Prior experience with process documentation. Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 is required. Desired Six sigma black belt certified and experience with both the delivery and deployment of business transformation projects. PMI Certification Experience using business architectural frameworks, defining business capabilities, and collaborating across IT and business teams to ensure process, technology, and data alignment is strongly preferred. Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list ( At PSEG/AppendixAtoPart810_ Title10) not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)). As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result. If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. 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