Job Description

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

Consultant will execute improvement projects leveraging lean, six sigma and projects management skills for enhancing operational excellence and executing on organization transformation road map.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Independently lead process improvement projects for :

  • enhancing efficiency

  • designing new products & processes

  • conducting focused data analysis and research

  • large-scale mapping of end-to-end processes across teams/ locations

• Prepare project story board to highlight progress and findings

• Conduct governance calls with stakeholders leveraging project story board

• Estimate project benefits and track them for realization

• Work with business leaders to implement recommendations to achieve the project goals

• Design lean six sigma training programs to drive the culture of continuous improvement

• Guide improvement projects initiated by employees

• Conduct lean six sigma training programs

• Enhance process excellence teams capability to deliver through suitable digital initiatives leveraging web, SharePoint and other cloud-based platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full time bachelor’s degree in engineering, analytics, business or Science with Masters in Business Administration from a reputed institute

• Experience in retirement services domain

• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial services industry

• Track record of strong process improvement and project management

• Black Belt certified with at least 2 years post certification project experience

• Comfortable working with large amount of data, graphical and statistical tools

• Excellent presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Self-starter, quick learner and ability to work with virtual teams

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with virtual project teams

• Ability to work with senior stakeholders.

Others :

• Work shift has considerable overlap with US timings

• Stakeholder management skills are required to engage with Senior US leaders & Process owners Scope out and deliver the projects

• This is an individual contributor role

• Requires working on large process improvement projects in multiple business areas across Empower for process improvement, process design and data analysis & research

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.