Associate Director, Operational Excellence

Illumina

Base: $178,800 - $268,200; bonus/equity: variable ...
15 years of professional experience
7+ years in operational excellence deployment
7+ years in program management
This role serves as a pivotal leader partnering with senior executives to drive high-impact transformations that fuel company strategy

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a pivotal leader partnering with senior executives to drive high-impact transformations that fuel company strategy.
  • The position involves deploying Operational Excellence business systems and building self-sustaining capabilities across the organization to support life-changing science.
  • Candidates will oversee the functional Operational Excellence Project Portfolio and chair the steering committee while promoting site-level communication networks.

Matching Summary

This role serves as a pivotal leader partnering with senior executives to drive high-impact transformations that fuel company strategy.

Salary

Base: $178,800 - $268,200; Bonus/Equity: Variable cash programs and equity eligible; Benefits: Health/dental/vision, retirement, paid time off, genomics sequencing access

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15 years of professional experience
  • 7+ years in operational excellence deployment
  • 7+ years in program management
  • Bachelor's degree in technical field
  • Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt or Master Blackbelt

Nice-to-have

  • AI and RPA automation experience
  • Process mining experience
  • Regulated healthcare environment background
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to navigate complex ecosystems

Key Requirements

  • 15 years total experience required
  • >7 years in business process transformation
  • >7 years in Operational Excellence program management
  • Bachelor's degree (PhD/MBA/MS preferred)
  • Not eligible for visa sponsorship

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