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Process Optimization Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Associate, Process Improvement

Tempe, AZ ยท Hybrid

$87.19K - $114.43K/yr

We're hiring an Associate, Process Optimization to join our Member Provider Service Optimization team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a ...

Associate, Process Improvement

Tempe, AZ ยท On-site

$87.19K - $114.43K/yr

We're hiring an Associate, Process Optimization to join our Member Provider Service Optimization team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a ...

Associate, Process Improvement

Tempe, AZ ยท Hybrid

$87.19K - $114.43K/yr

We're hiring an Associate, Process Optimization to join our Member Provider Service Optimization team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a ...

Cross-Functional Process Optimization โ€ข Identify automation, AI, and workflow improvement opportunities partnering with Architecture & Design and Platform Management โ€ข Lead process optimization ...

You will leverage your expertise in process optimization, project management, and change management to drive continuous improvement and deliver measurable results. An Information Technology (IT) ...

AR Process Strategist

Chandler, AZ ยท On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Process Optimization & Automation Support * Work alongside the AR Research Manager to support the design, implementation, and refinement of process improvements and automation initiatives. * Assist ...

Lead SAP FICO excellence across Service plants, optimizing FI/CO processes, cost accounting, product costing, and periodend close while ensuring strong integration with SD, PP, MM, and WM. * Drive ...

Lead SAP FICO excellence across Service plants, optimizing FI/CO processes, cost accounting, product costing, and periodend close while ensuring strong integration with SD, PP, MM, and WM. * Drive ...

Process Engineer II

Scottsdale, AZ ยท On-site

$84.40K - $87.25K/yr

Process Optimization & Workflow Development * Independently leads small-to-mid-scale process improvement projects to optimize laboratory, research, and operational workflows. * Develop, implement ...

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How much do process optimization jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for process optimization in Arizona is $28.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.10 and $34.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Process Optimization job?

A Process Optimization job focuses on analyzing, improving, and streamlining workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance. Professionals in this role use data analysis, automation, and best practices to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions. They often collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure sustainable operational success. Depending on the industry, this role may involve Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to optimize business processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Process Optimization position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Process Optimization, you need strong analytical skills, a background in process engineering or industrial engineering, and often a relevant degree in engineering, business, or operations management. Familiarity with process mapping software, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, or Tableau is commonly required, with certifications like Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt being advantageous. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset help candidates stand out in this role. These skills are crucial for identifying inefficiencies, facilitating improvements, and driving measurable results across diverse business operations.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Process Optimization?

A typical day for a Process Optimization professional involves analyzing current workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions. You may spend time mapping out processes, conducting data analysis, and facilitating meetings or workshops to gather input and drive change. The role often requires balancing hands-on problem solving with documentation and reporting progress to stakeholders. Close collaboration with departments such as production, quality assurance, and IT is common to ensure sustainable improvements. These varied responsibilities keep the work dynamic and provide opportunities for ongoing learning and impact.

What does process optimization do?

Process optimization involves analyzing and improving business processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality. Process optimization professionals use tools like data analysis and workflow redesign to streamline operations and achieve better performance outcomes.

What job pays $400,000 a year without a degree?

In process optimization, high-paying roles often require extensive experience and specialized skills rather than formal degrees. Positions such as senior consultants or operations managers in certain industries can reach or exceed $400,000 annually, especially with bonuses and performance incentives, but typically demand strong expertise, certifications, and proven results.
What are the most commonly searched types of Process Optimization jobs in Arizona? The most popular types of Process Optimization jobs in Arizona are:
Infographic showing various Process Optimization job openings in Arizona as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,262 per year, or $29 per hour.

Business Process Optimization Specialist

millenniumsoft

Tempe, AZ โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Position : Business Process Optimization Specialist
Location : Tempe, AZ
Duration : 6 Months
Total Hours/week : 40.00
1st Shift
Client: Medical Device Company
Job Category: Project Management & Technical
Function: Customer Experience & Operational Excellence, Global Customer Service
Level of Experience: Mid- Senior Level, Professional Individual Contributor
Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)
Education required:
Bachelors required, MBA highly preferred
3 must haves on the resumes:
  • Proven process improvement projects end to end with quantifiable impacts and measurable results
  • Proven design & execution of change management strategies within large transformational initiative
  • Strong understanding, interpretation, and analytics on KPI data to drive business case creation & recommendations (excel required, SQL, Power BI or Salesforce all +s)

Job Description:
  • The Business Process Optimization Specialist (Contractor) supports the Integrated Solutions and Care Continuum teams, and broader GCS organization by identifying, leading, and contributing to people, process, and technology projects utilizing lean methodologies, analytics, project management best practices, functional knowledge (e.g. service operations, sales operations), and business acumen.
  • Their focus will be: identifying and driving transformational process improvements, conducting strategic analytics, and innovating to align with industry best practice.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who is:
  • Comfortable with ambiguity
  • Enjoys process simplification and streamlining to drive transformation using analysis, facilitation, influencing, and change adoption skills
  • Has strong skills to manage leadership audiences, set expectations, and influence for results
  • Thinks big picture
  • Has strong abilities to create leadership level governance models and data driven business cases
  • Is savvy with strategic operational analytics and develops strong recommendations on how and what to measure to drive organizational performance
  • Effortlessly juggles multiple competing initiatives through rigorous prioritization
  • Quickly ramps up into new areas and embraces a growth mindset
  • Is proactive and assertive in nature, driving accountability / ownership
  • Has experience driving both long and short-term / quick turn time strategic portfolio initiatives with successful hand-offs back to business stakeholders
  • A proven record of leading transformation and innovation initiatives
  • Our team is a group of self-starting, go-getters who seek to continuously improve and learn in everything we do. An iterative, open, and driving mind-set is a must have for being part of this successful team.

Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities (% of time)
  • Strategy & Process Improvement 40%
  • Leading Transformation & Change Management 35%
  • Strategic Execution 20%
  • Administrative/Other 5%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The Business Process Optimization Specialist will:
1. Strategy & Process Improvement
  • Simultaneously contribute to multiple strategic and continuous improvements projects led by others using technical skills such as LEAN, six sigma, CTQ, etc.
  • Use data insights, industry trends and discoveries, and process knowledge and critical thinking to identify and validate process improvement opportunities.
  • Develop business cases for strategic and continuous improvement projects.
  • Analyze large amounts of quantitative and qualitative data and recommends insights and solutions to leadership & executive teams on strategic directions.
  • Facilitate process design and improvement sessions, developing project plans based on outputs to drive business transformation.
  • Lead research on industry and internal best practices to drive transformation vision and roadmaps for the GCS organization
  • Facilitate forecasting and financial consultation to leadership teams as inputs to strategic planning

2. Leading Transformation & Change Management
  • Create and deliver stakeholder and executive level program updates, reviews, impact analyses and business case presentations
  • Develop and lead presentations that deliver succinct/concise recommendations to the management team, providing recommendations with clear rationale & justifications.
  • Partner with stakeholders on plan to manage the impact of a project, including training, communication and risk management plans.
  • Ensure the adoption of new tools, processes, and behaviors by identifying needs and crafting audience based plans to support adoption.
  • Craft, monitor, and socialize adoption progress and hurdles based on key success metrics.
  • Lead creation of program related communications and partner with Education Services team to create required training strategies and content delivery required.
  • Establishes rapport with internal and external stakeholders that is conducive to a long term business relationships.

3. Strategic Execution
  • Identify, design and lead multiple continuous improvement projects simultaneously
  • Partner with key team members and stakeholders to ensure timely and successful project completion to meet identified goals.
  • Drive creation of business case, scope, and roadmap, inclusive of communications and change management plans, project review meetings, and action item delegation and tracking.
  • Identify and monitor key measures to ensure project success and prepares project team and executive level project status reports.
  • Coordinate/facilitate/support all aspects of the continuous improvement initiative in regards to key organizational, process and technology change projects to align systems and operations with business objectives.
  • Proactively identify long term strategy for initiative ownership and adoption within the business

Certifications:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Lean Six Sigma training preferred.

Experience or Equivalent:
  • 7+ years of experience in operational excellence, process improvement, strategy & transformation, and / or change management.
  • Managed/supported continuous improvement and transformation initiatives cross-functionally in an iterative, fast paced environment.
  • Strong MS office skills particularly in advanced PowerPoint & Excel.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent Verbal, Written and Communication Skills.
  • Strong leadership, group facilitation, and project management skills.
  • Strong business operations/business process knowledge/experience.
  • Experience with complex technology implementations.