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    Process continuous improvement specialist - Portland, United States - Portland General Electric

    Portland General Electric
    Portland General Electric Portland, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress.

    We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

    Senior Process and Continuous Improvement Specialist

    Job Function


    Process Improvement Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing business processes and develops sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements.

    Key Job Information

    Senior Process Improvement Specialist 6644

    Grade 08


    Career Level:
    P4

    Specialist Professional Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations May lead functional teams or projects
    Key Responsibilities



    Analysis:
    Analyzes, develops and integrates operational performance information from multiple sources and identifies potential process improvement opportunities.
    Develops analytics and metrics, including models and simulations, to present to organizational leadership in support of process improvement efforts.
    Monitors departmental performance goals and metrics and identifies areas at risk.
    Planning and

    Analysis:
    Defines strategic continuous improvement objectives.
    Analyzes business needs and identifies potential process improvement initiatives aligned to strategic objectives.
    Scopes potential initiatives to forecast the anticipated benefits and resource needs of each.
    Prioritizes projects and negotiates for resources.

    Develops departmental and/or cross-functional continuous improvement plans and collaborates with other departments to manage resource constraints and points of overlap.

    Maintains repository and roadmap of continuous improvement activities.
    Process/Continuous Improvement

    Proactively manages complex, widely-scoped and/or cross-functional improvement initiatives.
    Ensures alignment to business unit and organizational strategic direction.
    Identifies strategic objectives.
    Develops process improvement strategies and plans, success metrics and acceptance criteria.
    Collaborates with others to assign tasks, mitigate risks and ensure timely implementation.
    Facilitates process improvement work sessions with key stakeholders, including leadership.
    Develops process governance framework to ensure sustainability of processes and continuous improvement.
    Consultation

    Researches and analyzes operational best practices and makes recommendations for new initiatives or processes.
    Develops and communicates project plans, reports and status updates.
    Drives organizational change and transformation.
    Serves as a subject matter expert to senior managers and others.

    Education/Experience/Certifications

    Education Typically a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance or other related field or equivalent experience.

    Experience Typically eight or more years in process improvement, project management or related field.

    Certifications, Licenses and Training Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. Six Sigma certification preferred.
    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

    Functional Competencies

    Advanced knowledge of project management methods and principles
    Advanced knowledge of PGE's policies, procedures, tariffs and regulations
    Advanced knowledge of industry best practices related to area of discipline
    Advanced skills in project management
    Advanced skills in influencing without authority
    Advanced skills in facilitation and presentations
    Advanced skills in systems and programs used in functional area, including data retrieval
    General Competencies

    Advanced customer focus skills
    Advanced safety leadership skills
    Advanced skills in analytical thinking
    Expert skills in problem solving
    Advanced oral and written communication skills
    Expert interpersonal skills
    Advanced decision-making skills
    Expert organization and prioritization skills
    Advanced knowledge of business process interrelationships
    Advanced business acumen
    Expert skills in change leadership
    Advanced risk management skills

    Physical and Cognitive Demands

    Cognitive Level

    Substantial:

    Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

    Cognitive

    Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
    Ability to follow accuracy standards
    Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
    Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
    Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
    Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
    Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
    Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
    Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
    Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
    Demonstrates sound memory
    Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
    Schedule/Attendance

    Ability to work long hours
    Ability to work a variable schedule
    Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
    Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
    Physical Capabilities

    Frequent driving or commute within service
    Occasional driving, overnight travel or commute
    Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

    Lifting/pushing/pulling/Carrying:
    Up to 10 lbs.

    Environment - Indoor/Outdoor

    Office
    Plant
    Field


    Compensation Range:
    $87, $173,875.00


    Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

    While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

    PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance.

    We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.

    To find out more, click

    here .

    Join us today and power your potential

    Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

    PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

    PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

    PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability.

    We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do.

    One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes.

    If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting.

    You may also make this request by contacting

    or by calling The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at

    .

    To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

    May 12, 2024
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