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Houston Methodist

The manager position responsibilities include managing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence and efficiency while ...

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SAP Functional Consultant - EWM

Harrisburg, PA · Hybrid

Manager, Center of Excellence (COE) FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT SUMMARY The SAP S/4HANA Functional Consultant plays a critical role in bridging business requirements with SAP system capabilities. Operating ...

Boeing

SAP Transformation Manager

North Charleston, SC · On-site

The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a SAP Transformation Manager to join our BCA Supply Chain Functional Excellence team in Everett , Washington, Auburn, Washington or ...

Boeing

SAP Transformation Manager

North Charleston, SC · On-site

The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a SAP Transformation Manager to join our BCA Supply Chain Functional Excellence team in Everett , Washington, Auburn, Washington or ...

Boeing

SAP Transformation Manager

Everett, WA · On-site

The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a SAP Transformation Manager to join our BCA Supply Chain Functional Excellence team in Everett , Washington, Auburn, Washington or ...

INSPYR Solutions

Functional Analyst

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$34 - $42/hr

Functional Analyst Duration: 6 month contract with potential to hire Location: Charlotte, NC ... By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work ...

Boeing

SAP Transformation Manager

Auburn, WA · On-site

The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a SAP Transformation Manager to join our BCA Supply Chain Functional Excellence team in Everett , Washington, Auburn, Washington or ...

INSPYR Solutions

Functional Analyst

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

$34 - $42/hr

Functional Analyst Duration: 6 month contract with potential to hire Location: Charlotte, NC ... By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work ...

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Cibolo, TX · On-site

$97.40K - $120.90K/yr

Monitor and evaluate the performance of the engineering team and provide feedback and guidance to drive functional excellence * Develop and maintain project plans and budget profiles to ensure ...

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How much do functional excellence jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for functional excellence in the United States is $82,286.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,500.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Functional Excellence Manager, and why are they important?

To excel as a Functional Excellence Manager, you typically need a strong background in process optimization, project management, and data-driven decision-making, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and tools like SAP or other ERP systems is highly valuable. Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills help drive cross-functional initiatives and foster continuous improvement. These competencies are critical for standardizing best practices, increasing efficiency, and achieving organizational goals.

How does a Functional Excellence professional typically collaborate with other departments to drive organizational improvement?

Functional Excellence professionals often work cross-functionally, partnering with teams such as operations, finance, HR, and IT to identify and implement best practices. They facilitate workshops, lead continuous improvement projects, and act as change agents to ensure consistent standards and processes across the organization. Regular collaboration involves gathering feedback, aligning goals, and tracking progress to ensure initiatives deliver measurable results. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to influence without direct authority.

What is Functional Excellence?

Functional Excellence refers to the pursuit of best-in-class practices, processes, and performance within a specific function or department of an organization, such as finance, human resources, or supply chain. It involves continuously improving efficiency, effectiveness, and quality to deliver superior results and drive business success. Achieving Functional Excellence often includes benchmarking against industry standards, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Organizations invest in Functional Excellence to increase competitiveness, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between Functional Excellence vs Business Analyst?

AspectFunctional ExcellenceBusiness Analyst
Primary FocusOptimizing processes and operational efficiency within functionsAnalyzing business needs and defining solutions
Required SkillsProcess improvement, quality management, cross-functional collaborationRequirements gathering, data analysis, stakeholder communication
Work EnvironmentCorporate, manufacturing, or service industries focusing on internal processesProject teams, consulting, IT, finance, and business units

Functional Excellence roles focus on enhancing operational processes and efficiency within organizations, often working across departments. Business Analysts primarily analyze business needs and recommend solutions to improve systems and workflows. While both roles require analytical skills, Functional Excellence emphasizes process optimization, whereas Business Analysts focus on requirements and solution design.

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Infographic showing various Functional Excellence job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,286 per year, or $39.6 per hour.
Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

Cranberry, NC • Hybrid

$69.20K - $86.50K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Project Engineer you will support project management and integration processes on multiple projects for opportunities related to AP1000, AP300, eVinci and other products within the APX Supply Chain portfolio.

You will report to the APX Functional Excellence Integration Manager and be located at our Cranberry facility. This is a hybrid position, with a minimum of two days in the office per week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the integration of the APX Supply Chain organization by ensuring alignment of processes, procedures, change control, risk, KPIs and other reporting functions internally within the organization and externally within the broader overall APX Delivery Stream Project Management Organization.

  • Support organizational skill assessments.

  • Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and project management teams to improve delivery and reduce risk.

  • Provide regular updates to team members, including program status, challenges, and achievements.

  • Maintain, update and create new processes and procedures for the APX Supply Chain organization.

  • Support creation of supply chain competency frameworks, training roadmaps, and development pathways tied to roles such as Delivery Stream Engineer, Delivery Stream Manager, Supplier Quality, Procurement Strategy, and Functional Excellence

  • Provide content for leadership messages, training campaigns, changemanagement initiatives, and updates related to new standards, tools, and processes.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required, Engineering or other technical discipline.

  • 3+ years of experience in project management or technical management.

  • Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP, ARM, Earned Value Management).

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with global teams.

  • Demonstrated experience defining the problem statement and developing a plan of action to understand how to report that back up the management chain.

  • Experience making presentations and facilitating meetings.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $69,200 to $86,500 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

  • Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

  • Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

  • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance

  • Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

  • Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

  • Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

  • Safety and Quality

  • Integrity and Trust

  • Customer Focus and Innovation

  • Speed and Passion to Win

  • Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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