Lead Process Engineer (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)
City of London
Hybrid – 3 days in office
£800–£900 per day Inside IR35
We are working with a leading Financial Services client who is looking for a Lead Process Engineer (Black Belt) to support and contribute to multiple change initiatives across the organisation.
The Role
*Design new workflows and processes, conducting thorough analysis to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks, and recommending solutions
*Implement strategies for continuous improvement, working closely with various departments to enhance overall organisational effectiveness
*Utilise data-driven insights to support informed decision-making
*Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, improvements, and best practices, ensuring knowledge is shared across the organisation
*Build and deliver change management strategies and plans as part of transformation initiatives
*Develop and execute communication strategies to effectively engage and inform stakeholder groups
*Manage stakeholder expectations, identifying when these need to be reset and escalating where required
*Understand and respond appropriately to different stakeholder perspectives
*Contribute to a positive team environment and support team morale
Required Experience
*Strong knowledge of improvement principles and best practices, supported by Lean Six Sigma Black or Green Belt certification
*Experience in business analysis, process design, re-engineering, and optimisation, including workflow solutions and robotic process automation (RPA)
*Solid experience within the Financial Services industry
*Proven experience documenting and prioritising business requirements and/or user stories
*Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable benefits through process re-engineering
*Experience applying project management methodologies in delivery environments
*Strong experience in change management and working within agile environments
*Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative and engaging approach
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop clear recommendations and high-quality written and visual content
*Proven ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
*Experience working on large-scale transformation programmes within Financial Services
*Demonstrated coaching and mentoring capabilities
*Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field