Senior Process Improvement Specialist

About the role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Process Improvement Specialist based in United States. This role leads enterprise-wide process improvement and automation initiatives designed to strengthen financial and operational performance across the project lifecycle. You will identify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and increase operational scalability. Working across business, finance, operations, and technology teams, you will help redesign processes and establish sustainable standards and best practices. The position also plays a key role in integrating engineering projects following acquisitions and supporting ERP and technology enhancements. You will facilitate cross-functional workshops, lead change initiatives, and help stakeholders adopt improved processes, systems, and ways of working. Success in this role requires a strategic mindset combined with strong project management, analytical, communication, and stakeholder-influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives focused on improving the efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of project financial operations from setup through closeout.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement automation opportunities that reduce manual work, improve data accuracy, and support operational scalability.
• Partner with business, finance, operations, and technology stakeholders to assess current processes and develop sustainable improvements.
• Drive operational excellence through process redesign, workflow optimization, standardization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Lead high-impact initiatives designed to increase productivity, reduce cycle times, strengthen internal controls, and improve the customer experience.
• Establish and maintain standardized processes, policies, controls, and best practices covering project setup, maintenance, invoicing, revenue recognition, contract management, and project closeout.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize improvement initiatives in line with strategic business and operational objectives.
• Lead organizational change initiatives, including change management, communications, training, and adoption strategies for new processes and technologies