Senior Process Excellence Engineer/AI Coordinator

Corporate: Light & Wonder’s corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees. Position Summary Light & Wonder is seeking a highly skilled and results‑driven Senior Process Excellence Engineer to serve as a dual‑role leader — driving Lean transformation across the full enterprise value stream while simultaneously coordinating and managing AI‑enabled continuous improvement initiatives. This senior individual contributor and project leadership role partners with Operations, Finance, HR, Accounting, Procurement, and Technology teams to eliminate waste, accelerate throughput, and embed a culture of sustainable operational excellence. Las Vegas is strongly preferred, with a hybrid onsite schedule and relocation assistance provided. Remote work is available with frequent travel to support Lean transformation and AI sprints. Key Responsibilities Lean Leadership & Transformation Lead end-to-end Lean transformation initiatives across all value stream functions including Operations, Finance, HR, Accounting, and Procurement. Design, facilitate, and execute workshops to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities across current and future state maps. Drive Kaizen events, rapid improvement workshops, and structured problem‑solving activities (A3, DMAIC, 8D) at multiple organizational levels. Coach and mentor cross‑functional teams, front‑line staff, and leadership on Lean principles, waste identification, and continuous improvement culture. Establish and track KPIs and performance metrics to validate the impact of Lean initiatives and ensure sustained results. AI Coordination & Project Management Identify opportunities to integrate AI tools, machine learning models, and agentic workflows into improvement projects. Prototype, pilot, and scale intelligent automation solutions that complement Lean improvements. Manage a portfolio of concurrent process improvement and AI‑enabled projects using structured portfolio and project management frameworks (PMI, Agile/hybrid). Develop project charters, roadmaps, resource plans, risk registers, and communication plans for large‑scale transformation programs. Track and report on project status, milestones, and business outcomes to senior leadership and executive sponsors. Partner with IT, Data, and Digital teams to ensure AI tool integration aligns with enterprise architecture, data governance, and compliance standards. Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement Design and lead highly effective facilitation sessions with diverse stakeholder groups ranging from front‑line employees to C‑suite executives. Build and maintain strong relationships across Operations, Finance, HR, Accounting, Procurement, and Technology to ensure alignment and sponsorship. Champion a culture of psychological safety, collaborative problem‑solving, and accountability within improvement teams. Develop training materials, playbooks, and standard work documentation to institutionalize process excellence capabilities across the organization. Required Qualifications Education & Certification Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred. Lean certification and/or Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) required. Master Black Belt (MBB) designation a strong plus. Qualifications / Essential Job Functions Minimum 5–10 years of progressive experience in process excellence, continuous improvement, or operational transformation roles. Demonstrated experience leading large‑scale, enterprise‑wide Lean deployments involving multiple business functions, geographies, and hundreds of stakeholders. Proven track record of leading Lean transformation beyond Operations – must include documented results in transactional and administrative functions (Finance, HR, Accounting, Procurement). Experience leading and developing cross‑functional teams in a matrixed organization, including influencing without direct authority. Experience managing a project portfolio simultaneously, balancing resources, priorities, and executive stakeholder expectations. Hands‑on experience with AI tools such as large language models, agentic automation frameworks, or machine learning operations (MLOps) platforms. Experience implementing Lean management systems (e.g., Obeya, real‑time KPI dashboards, AI‑augmented daily management). Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and understanding of system‑related process improvement constraints. Strategic mindset and strong business acumen, with the ability to identify priority value opportunities by leveraging exceptional problem‑solving and decision‑making skills. Work Conditions & Travel This is a Remote position with frequent travel to support Lean transformation and AI sprints. Compensation Targeted pay range: $140,000–$150,000. The total compensation package may also include applicable incentive compensation, such as an annual performance bonus, based on skill set, experience, and geographic location. Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or disability. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights, please click here for EEOC Poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr Light & Wonder, Inc