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Company Description

Experian is the leading global information services company, which helps organizations to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, provide data security and automate decision making. With operations stretching globally, Experian is 17,000 people strong, supporting clients and operations in more than 80 countries. Generating nearly $5 billion in revenue annually, Experian is primed for growth and searching for the most talented and innovative people to join our family and take us to new heights.

Productivity Management (Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma (LSS) or Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Certification Required).

The primary responsibility of the Productivity Manager is to strategize and execute LSS deployment within the Corporate functions and show financial benefit in the form of cost and or revenue improvements. The productivity manager is a critical business partner to the senior leadership team and their staff. The successful candidate must be able to manage at all levels, from the executive suite to the floor and all layers in between. He/she must also be comfortable lending advice, influencing senior leaders, and giving direction at all levels and can roll up their sleeves when appropriate. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of management and organizational principles and self-motivation are essential. This position requires flexible work hours.

The Productivity Manager will be expected to successfully:

• Perform assessments/discoveries utilizing analytical skills to find Lean Six Sigma opportunities
• Design and present business requirements based on process knowledge for technology implementations
• Design, improve and integrate Internal Process Plans for heavily regulated environments
• Perform sound analytical studies in a less than perfect environment to achieve expectations
• Integrate process solutions across multiple business functions
• Provide coaching to belts in achieving certifications
• Identify and execute projects to advance businesses strategic goals and objectives as an individual contributor or teammate
• Introduce and sustain change across multiple cultures
• Deploy/expand Lean Six Sigma within Corporate functions. Grow belt deployment to: 40% / 10% / 1% respectively for yellow, green and black belts over a two-year period.
• Execute on Rapid Improvement events
• Responsible for reporting on program status and metrics and active engagement with the Regional and Global Productivity teams and program enhancement activities
• Develop, manage and lead continuous process improvement strategies and initiatives
• Support smart automation deployments and Agile process improvements
• Develop and deploy internal controls and organizational metrics dashboards per regulations and/or business needs

Qualifications

A qualified candidate for this position will possess the following

Education/Certification

• Engineering or Related Bachelor’s Degree required
• LSS Certification: Six Sigma Black Belt and/or similar Lean Certifications from reputable program.

Experience

• Participated in and/or led at least 25 projects at GB/BB level
• Minimum 3+ years as a full-time BB and/with hands-on Lean expertise
• Minimum of 7+ years in consulting and/or service industries
• Background in technology/data industry strongly preferred
• Participated in Enterprise level deployment
• Training, coaching, and scaling of LSS programs

Proficiencies

• Technology savvy and experienced in improving software development, delivery, and support process improvement
• Proficient in executive presentation, training, and coaching
• Development of metrics and dashboards using data visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau etc.)
• Working knowledge of enterprise technology solutions: Oracle, Hyperion, OBIEE, Tableau, Salesforce
• Experience in RPA/smart automation tools deployment and scaling
• Advanced data analytics tools beyond basic Six Sigma tools (e.g. Minitab)
• Demonstrated mastery of Operational Lean and Six Sigma tools and Lean concepts

Additional Information

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a thriving, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness of every individual and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and it ensures that we live what we believe.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and education. This position is also eligible for a variable pay opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off including paid parental and family care leave, an employee stock purchase plan and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We’re passionate about unlocking the power of data to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped people and economies flourish – and we’re not done.

We take our people’s agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; diversity and inclusion, work/life balance, flexible working, development, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering, making an impact... the list goes on. See our DEI work in action!

The power of YOU. We are building a culture where everyone is comfortable bringing their whole self to work. A place where we not only respect our differences and values but celebrate them in a positive and supportive environment.

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