Vice President, Process Excellence & Standardization

About the Role

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President, Process Excellence & Standardization to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This leader will shape an enterprise-wide approach to process excellence within the Law Department, bringing greater consistency, governance, and scalability to legal operations. The role will partner closely with legal, technology, and senior business leaders to redesign workflows, improve efficiency, and translate optimized processes into practical solutions. Success in this position will be measured by stronger standards, clearer accountability, and measurable operational improvements across key legal services. Location: New York, NY - US-based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive process excellence strategy for the Law Department.
• Establish enterprise standards and governance for legal process design and improvement.
• Lead the mapping and redesign of complex legal workflows.
• Create scalable operating models for key legal services.
• Collaborate with technology teams to translate optimized processes into technology solutions.
• Embed measurement and accountability into standardized processes through KPIs.
• Influence senior leaders to align on process standards and transformation priorities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in process excellence, business transformation, or operations roles.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale process redesign initiatives within corporate legal departments or regulated industries.
• Expertise in process optimization methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile.
• Strong understanding of legal operations technologies and analytics.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Pay

Compensation: $221,000 – $353,000 annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous paid leave policies including new parent leave and bereavement leave.
• 401k plan with a competitive company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement options.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.