Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Business Process Improvement Sr. Advisor and build a better tomorrow. In this job you will drive impact with Southern California Edison’s (SCE) long-term strategic goal of integrating Operational Excellence (OE) into our culture and business model through a deployment of Continuous Improvement (CI) practices across the organization. As part of the Strategic Performance Improvements (SPI) Team, you will lead targeted efforts in support of priority company-wide initiatives to drive performance improvements and impact through data analysis.

As a Business Process Improvement Sr. Advisor, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!

• Lead large, complex, cross-functional projects and activities targeting strategic goals; deploy advanced problem-solving (e.g., management consultant frameworks, Lean Six-Sigma) and data analytics skills
• Lead improvement of high-priority business processes associated with ongoing Operational Excellence (OE) Initiatives, Catalyst Projects, and/or other high priority focus areas to drive impact
• For each focus area, lead analyses to gain a better understanding of key processes and their performance: document current state, establish baseline performance, identify performance gaps
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and prioritize corrective actions which may include short term operational solutions or longer-term projects
• Develop and lead a portfolio of improvement opportunities for assigned OE Initiative, including development and management of execution plans, communications plans, savings/benefit calculation and realization, change impact assessments, initiative risk assessments, status reporting, etc.
• Lead development and delivery of synthesized communications to Sponsors and Sr. Leadership in assigned areas
• Uses computer applications such as Excel (including QI Macros), Word, PowerPoint, and Visio to analyze, document, and present information

The essentials

• Two or more years of management consultant or similar experience implementing problem-solving frameworks or CI practices.
• Ten or more years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives, including leading company performance improvement projects which implemented sustained impact using advanced problem solving or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing, interpreting analytical results, and synthesizing complex information into digestible insights; knowledge and proficiency in data analytics
• Experience driving change and navigating all levels of the organization (including senior leaders and executives); building presentations, facilitating meetings, and presenting to a variety of audiences, especially senior leaders
• Advanced proficiency using software tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio

The preferred

• MBA or Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative or scientific field (e.g., mathematics, economics, engineering, natural sciences, computer science, business)
• Experience using advanced data analytics techniques
• Utilities industry experience
• Lean Six Sigma (or similar) certification at a Black Belt or Master Black Belt-level from a recognized company or institution
• Project management training (Project Management PMP certification or similar)
• Organizational Change Management certification
• Experience conducting performance analysis using data analytics software (e.g., Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS), Python) and familiarity with visual dashboard tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, SAS Visual Analytics)

You should know

• This position’s work mode is hybrid. The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to reside in the state of California. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage.
• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, and hiring process, and more!
• Relocation may apply to this position.

Testing

• This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests: Edison Individual Contributor Workstyles (Test #8203). Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.

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