Senior Innovation Strategist for Process Improvement

4 weeks ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States ManTech Full time

ManTech is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Innovation Strategist for Process Improvement to join their team in Herndon, VA. This pivotal role drives initiatives for program management process improvement, fosters innovation, and implements best practices to enhance program manager efficiency, productivity, and quality across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate will manage the project manager idea board and oversee the innovation process, ensuring that new ideas are effectively evaluated, prioritized, and implemented.

Responsibilities:

  1. Lead initiatives aimed at improving processes across various departments to enhance overall project manager efficiency and productivity.
  2. Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging the generation of new ideas and creative solutions from project managers.
  3. Implement best practices and industry standards to improve quality and performance.
  4. Manage the project manager idea board, ensuring that all ideas are documented, evaluated, and prioritized effectively.
  5. Oversee the innovation process from idea generation to implementation, ensuring timely and successful execution of innovative projects.
  6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and develop actionable plans to address them.
  7. Monitor and analyze performance metrics to track the success of process improvement and innovation initiatives.
  8. Provide training and support to employees on process improvement methodologies and tools.
  9. Stay current with industry trends and advancements to continuously enhance the organization's processes and practices.

Requirements:

  1. 10 years of experience in process improvement, innovation management, or a related role.
  2. Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/experience (additional education may be substituted for 6 years experience). Master's degree is a plus.
  3. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  4. Proficiency in process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, ITIL or similar.
  5. Experience with project management tools and software.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
  2. Ability to think creatively and drive innovative solutions.
  3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.

Salary: The estimated salary for this role is $140,000 - $170,000 per year, based on industry standards and the location in Herndon, VA.

Clearance Requirements: The ideal candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Physical Requirement: The role requires occasional movement about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

ManTech International Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. ManTech's utilization of any external recruitment or job placement agency is predicated upon its full compliance with our equal opportunity/affirmative action policies. ManTech does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.



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