Small business consultant Jobs in Springfield, IL

Company : Highmark Inc.

Job Description : JOB SUMMARY

This job leads, supports and facilitates process improvement initiatives across multiple functional units for both strategic and continuous process improvement efforts. Strategic and transformational support includes design and support throughout implementation to ensure people / process / technical solutions align with strategic initiative while driving consensus among business units including process ownership and governance. Design activities include the documentation, management and oversight of end to end workflow process analysis assuring improved productivity, cost effectiveness, appropriate embedding of Key Performance Indicators, and appropriate controls for both regulatory and compliance considerations. Provides consultative services and analytic support to business management leveraging LEAN practices, Six Sigma methodologies and tools, capacity planning, resource allocation, work simplification, service level management, organizational design, consolidation, performance measurement systems, productivity improvement and expense control.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Support or lead the definition, scoping, chartering efforts for business process analysis / design projects related to process improvement initiatives assuring optimal business and functional delivery of the strategic delivery framework. This includes business modeling, documentation of the operating blueprint and process solution blueprinting efforts following the strategy definition as well as supporting the execution of the process solution blueprint during the implementation phase.

Provide process and business consultation services which include research, analysis facilitation, process modeling, and business process improvement techniques to propose and implement business and system solutions that meet strategic objectives. Provide and support periodic reporting to leadership on assigned project activities.

Establish and maintain strong working relationships across business unit / area level of management continuing to promote and continually broaden the level of business knowledge and the impact of quality / process improvement projects and programs. Participate in planning sessions with business owners to improve business processes and to prioritize and drive process re-engineering initiatives including process ownership and governance.

Participate and support business case development process to identify change execution impacts to people, process, and technology solutions to achieve business objectives. Participate and support the Change Execution Process assuring resource alignment / impacts are aligned with the process governance model.

Drive comprehensive business process standards, analysis and measurement to assigned projects including the definition of business process modeling standards for assigned projects and evolve the Business Process Management Nomenclature standards of a Business Process Competency Center.

Support the expansion and development of Continuous Process Improvement and business process engineering skills, including Lean Six Sigma methodology across specific divisions and the enterprise, promoting the understanding and use of process improvement tools and concepts. Support leadership and management with regard to the planning, implementation and production support of Lean Six Sigma projects and the Lean Six Sigma COE.

In collaboration with release planning and implementation functions across varying divisions and business platforms. Ensures all changes to processes are reflected in the repository of process documentation.

Access and analyze processes, data points, and controls to determine sub-optimal performance, communicate findings clearly and effectively and make recommendations for improvement. Identify root causes of problems and demonstrate the ability to development and make recommendations for solutions to mitigate root cause.

Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Industrial / Management Engineering or IT related field

Substitutions

Preferred

EXPERIENCE

Required

5 - 7 years Managing small to medium projects across multifunctional teams

3 - 5 years of related, progressive experience in the area of specialization

Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

Preferred

Six Sigma Black or Green Belt

Project Management Professional (PMP)

SKILLS

Strong Facilitation skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to use statistical assessment to quantify opportunities and to achieve process optimization

Knowledge of the roles and deployment of change execution

Knowledge of Business Process Modeling concepts and components and their respective application

Strong understanding of Highmark specific domains

Ability to observe and provide constructive performance feedback

Knowledge and understanding of Business Process Engineering standards / protocols

Knowledge and understanding of Lean Six Sigma Tools and Methodologies

Language (Other than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-Based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Rarely

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products / services (sales employees)

Does Not Apply

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting : up to 10 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting : 10 to 25 pounds

Does Not Apply

Lifting : 25 to 50 pounds

Does Not Apply

Disclaimer : The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum : $50,200.00

Pay Range Maximum : $91,200.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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Req ID : J272323