Operations Optimization Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Mortenson is currently seeking a Process Optimization Manager who will be responsible for driving the execution of the top priority, cross-functional process improvements for Finance. This individual will lead complex process improvement and transformation efforts across finance and related functional areas to enable scale, operational efficiency, and agility.

The candidate will have a strong command over the best practices for business performance improvement and process design, demonstrating the ability to evaluate and assess gaps and opportunities and develop actionable outcomes in partnership with process owners.

• Partner with Finance process owners to drive critical process improvements and automation in Finance and across other functional areas, including assessment of pain points, gaps, and interdependencies, and design and implementation of future state solutions
• Establish and promote a continuous process improvement mindset and practices through KPI/metric target-setting and monitoring, process mining, and enablement training
• Leverage industry-leading process improvement methodologies to develop process mapping, assess and reengineer frameworks, and provide toolkits for Finance process owners, including process flow diagrams, roles/responsibilities, and gap analysis reports
• Collaborate and contribute to the creation, deployment, and maintenance of process best practices and documentation
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 7+ years' experience leading process improvement methodologies, with experience in Finance preferred
• Experience and certification in Lean or Six Sigma preferred
• Ability to influence without authority to achieve change
• Knowledge of and experience developing and implementing Lean (continuous improvement, operational excellence) practices and approaches
• Ability to effectively manage and facilitate Lean concepts with business partners
• Excellent problem-solving, detail-oriented, and innovative skills
• Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $111,500 - $168,300. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

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• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.