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Howmet Aerospace

Six Sigma Program Manager

Whitehall, MI · On-site

$122K/yr

Manage the enterprise pipeline of Six Sigma projects, ensuring balanced project selection, prioritization, execution, and completion across all locations. * Partner with plant leadership to identify ...

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

$95K/yr

Manage the enterprise pipeline of Six Sigma projects, ensuring balanced project selection, prioritization, execution, and completion across all locations. Partner with plant leadership to identify ...

Howmet Aerospace

Six Sigma Program Manager

Whitehall, MI

$122K/yr

Manage the enterprise pipeline of Six Sigma projects, ensuring balanced project selection, prioritization, execution, and completion across all locations. * Partner with plant leadership to identify ...

Howmet

Six Sigma Program Manager

Whitehall, MI · On-site

$122K/yr

Manage the enterprise pipeline of Six Sigma projects, ensuring balanced project selection, prioritization, execution, and completion across all locations. * Partner with plant leadership to identify ...

Foxconn WI

Lean Six Sigma Champion

Mount Pleasant, WI · On-site

$76K - $102K/yr

Lean Six Sigma Champion Department: Supporting Quality Employment Type: Full Time Location: SMC ... manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and related quality ...

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How much do six sigma project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for six sigma project manager in the United States is $109,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,000.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Six Sigma Project Manager?

A Six Sigma Project Manager leads process improvement projects using Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce defects, and improve overall quality. They utilize data analysis, statistical tools, and Lean principles to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions. Their role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring project timelines are met, and achieving measurable business outcomes. Certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt are often required, along with strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Six Sigma Project Manager?

To thrive as a Six Sigma Project Manager, you need strong project management abilities, in-depth process improvement knowledge, and a relevant degree, often paired with Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. Familiarity with process mapping software, statistical analysis tools like Minitab, and Lean methodologies is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills help you facilitate cross-functional teams and drive change. These competencies ensure projects are delivered efficiently, quality objectives are met, and overall organizational performance is enhanced.

What are the typical challenges faced by Six Sigma Project Managers, and how can they be addressed?

Six Sigma Project Managers often face challenges like resistance to change, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring sustained process improvements. Successfully navigating these challenges requires clear communication, stakeholder engagement, and a strong understanding of both organizational culture and data-driven methodologies. Building rapport with team members and effectively demonstrating the benefits of Six Sigma initiatives can help achieve buy-in. Leveraging proven change management strategies and continuous training also fosters smoother implementation and long-term success.

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Infographic showing various Six Sigma Project Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,999 per year, or $52.9 per hour.

Six Sigma Black Belt Manager

Roseville, CA • On-site

GrowthWise Search Partners
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$125K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

As our Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager, you will work across divisions in the organization, leading enterprise-wide projects. Partner directly with division leaders, managers and executives to lead large, complex projects from strategy through successful rollout. Make improvements that have measurable company wide impact.

If you enjoy big projects, solving complex operational challenges and influencing people without relying on direct authority, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact.

This Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager opportunity is open as the result of an internal promotion.

Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager – Your Impact

You will work directly with executive management throughout all of the Company departments to identify and progress complex initiatives from idea through implementation and post-implementation evaluation.

  • Lead multiple complex projects from planning through rollout, keeping work on time, within scope and on budget
  • Partner with executives, divisional leaders and cross-functional teams to define goals, gather input, make decisions and keep projects moving
  • Build project plans, business cases, budgets, timelines, risk assessments and communications
  • Use Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC methods to improve processes, efficiency, productivity, quality and customer experience
  • Lead process improvement efforts including process mapping, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, waste elimination and Kaizen events
  • Analyze operational and financial data to identify opportunities, measure results and validate financial impact
  • Establish project goals and KPIs, and communicate progress through dashboards, reports and executive presentations
  • Lead cross-functional teams across divisions and locations, building accountability and influencing results without direct authority
  • Drive change management and adoption of new processes and technology while identifying and removing barriers to success
  • Maintain key project documentation and portfolios while supporting broader strategic and operational improvement efforts

 

Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager – You Have (Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit)

You have:

  • Prior experience leading large scale, complex projects from initiation through implementation
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • Strong knowledge of structured project management and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience developing project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, KPIs and executive level reporting
  • The communication and presentation skills to work directly with executives, division leaders, managers and project teams
  • The ability to travel to company locations throughout Northern California (no overnight travel)
  • A business and operations focused project management background. (This is not an IT only, software development, coding or Scrum focused Project Manager opportunity)

You might have:

  • PMP certification
  • Prior experience in the construction industry, heavy equipment, industrial operations or a related environment

Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager – Benefits for You

Your compensation will be $125,000 to $145,000 annually, depending on your experience, plus a generous formal incentive bonus package.

You can be based in the Stockton or Roseville area office and will travel to company locations throughout Northern California as projects require.

You will receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability, 401(k), paid holidays, paid vacation and paid sick time. You will also have access to ongoing professional development, Six Sigma training and mentorship while working on large, visible initiatives across the organization.