Cognizant

Process Excellence (PEX) Manager

Cognizant • $100K — $140K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified Black Belt in Lean/Six Sigma from a recognized organization (e.g. ASQ)
  • 6-8 years of total work experience with at least 4 years in a similar role
  • Proven experience in a reputable Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) environment preferred
  • Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills
  • Familiarity with cross-functional process mapping, FMEA, and kaizen methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive process assessments using diagnostic knowledge
  • Drive change implementation initiatives on the operational floor
  • Report issues and opportunities to transformation leaders
  • Leverage DMAIC & Lean methodologies in process improvement
  • Identify and propose innovative digital solutions for process changes
  • Apply Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) knowledge to real-world scenarios
  • Prepare business cases, project charters, and Business Requirement Documents (BRD)

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan with contributions
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
We recently launched 2 Contact Centers in Mesa, AZ and Plano, TX, and we are seeking a PEX Manager to help streamline and enhance our operation. Please not that this role is fully onsite in Mesa, AZ. Only local candidates will be considered.

Role Responsibilities
  • Ensure process assessments leverage processes through deep-dive and diagnostic knowledge
  • Actively contribute to change implementation initiatives on the floor
  • Report issues related to problems/opportunities to transformation leaders
  • Understand DMAIC & Lean methodology and the associated templates and roles and responsibilities
  • Propose and elicit innovative digital solutions through discussions with team members by cascading information on Process Changes
  • Application of knowledge about Intelligent process automation (IPA) and its applicability in real world use cases
  • Understand and articulate problems/issues in a timely and accurate manner from the delivery/operations teams
  • Prepare business cases, project charters, Business Requirement Documents, (BRD) and use cases
  • Participate in exploring solutions for problems and process bottlenecks
  • Play a pivotal role in executing transformation governance model to build the continuous improvement culture
  • Deliver client presentations, business development and presales support for continuous improvement and innovation
  • Identify potential risk in the existing process. Manage a centralized risk register for the aligned process with mitigation and control plans

Desired Skills & Experience
  • Must be certified Black Belt from a reputed certifying body/organization (e.g. ASQ or equivalent) with excellent command in Lean/Six Sigma methodology
  • Must have experience in a relevant domain & reputed KPO is preferred.
  • Must have 6-8 years of work experience with minimum 4 years of relevant experience
  • Must have excellent analytical, presentation & communication skill Should be a self-starter
  • Good knowledge around cross functional Process Map, FMEA, risk register, value stream mapping (VSM) & kaizen identification

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - $140,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Learn more about Cognizant
Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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