Manager, Operational Excellence

Job Purpose (State in one sentence the overall objective of the job)

To lead and embed a culture of continuous improvement across Alcon Global Services (AGS) functions using Lean Six Sigma Agile Change Management and Project Management methodologies leveraging technology such as Process Intelligence Power Automate Business Intelligence RPA Gen AI Agentic AI etc. This role drives operational excellence simplification and transformation to enhance service delivery efficiency and customer experience.

Major Accountabilities (Describe the main results of the job to be achieved )

• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities across AGS functions such as Finance HR Procurement IT Quality & Regulatory Affairs R&D Operations and Supply Chain etc.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives or projects that deliver measurable business impact through process redesign simplification and automation.
• Design and deliver Lean Six Sigma training programs across certification levels.
• Facilitate Kaizen and process improvement workshops to foster a mindset of innovation and agility.
• Establish governance frameworks cadence and KPIs to monitor and sustain CI culture and initiatives
• Provide coaching and mentoring to teams or CI project leads in executing CI projects ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with IT and transformation teams to deploy tools such as low cost or low code automation tools Tableau RPA AI etc. as needed to streamline operations and reduce manual effort
• Lead and deploy the AGS Service Management Practice initiatives / projects to improve the service delivery
• Lead and deliver the assigned strategic transformation projects to help achieve the overall enterprise transformation goals

Key Performance Indicators

Minimum Desirable Education :

University Degree

Masters degree

Minimum Desirable Experience requirement :

Languages :

Specific Professional Competencies : Indicate any other soft / technical / professional knowledge and skills requirements

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Computer Science,Operational Risk Management,Risk Management,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,Lean,Process Improvement,Pricing,Customer Support,Alteryx,Kaizen,Project Management Lifecycle

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1