Lean Six Sigma Project Manager

Coface is a global leader in trade solutions with nearly 80 years of experience. They are seeking a Lean Six Sigma Project Manager to lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives, enhancing operational excellence and delivering measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver Lean Six Sigma projects from initiation through sustainment, ensuring alignment with regional and enterprise strategic priorities
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies (DMAIC, Kaizen, value stream mapping, root cause analysis) to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and customer outcomes
• Identify, design, and define new or re‑engineered processes that leverage automation, digital solutions, and AI‑enabled capabilities to reduce waste, improve consistency, and support scalability
• Partner closely with functional leaders and stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and develop clear problem statements, success metrics, and benefit targets
• Drive change management and adoption through strong stakeholder engagement, influence without authority, and clear communication
• Track, validate, and communicate project outcomes, including financial and non‑financial benefits
• Support capability building by coaching project teams and, as appropriate, mentoring Green Belt and Yellow Belt practitioners
• Collaborate with the Six Sigma Region Leader to prioritize initiatives, manage the project pipeline, and support regional operational excellence objectives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives in complex organizations
• Demonstrated success delivering measurable improvements across multiple functions (e.g., operations, quality, supply chain, finance, customer experience)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a remote, matrixed environment
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Experience designing or implementing automated, digitally enabled, or AI‑supported processes as part of continuous improvement or transformation initiatives
• Experience working in large, multi‑site or regional organizations
• Familiarity with change management principles and senior‑level stakeholder engagement
• Strong financial acumen, including benefit validation and ROI tracking
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or similar platforms)