We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team of managers and consultants in delivering improvement solutions for our clients.

We have a number of exciting upcoming reviews and support projects where we are looking for a skilled individual to lead.The role will be mainly client-facing, with significant time spent managing stakeholders, leading client conversations and managing project risk, resource, budget and deliverables. We are looking for someone with great communication and client management skills, who is organised and is confident in delivering against a variety of client requirements.

Our team are focused across delivering innovative solutions into organisations across the Financial Services, Government and Public Sector and Consumer industries. We are an innovative and flexible team, who focus on developing exciting new solutions to drive efficiencies for our clients and teams. As a growing offering, there are great development opportunities for our people, and we are flexible to meet personal working requirements and needs.

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We are looking for a driven, collaborative and organised lead for continuous improvement engagements who will use Lean Six Sigma methodology to support our clients in identifying and delivering against their requirements. Knowledge and skills in client management and project oversight/management are key as well as the use of Lean Six Sigma techniques to identify opportunities and innovative solutions. The role will be client facing, and the requirements of each engagement will be diverse. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading client engagements to understand requirements for any diagnostic review and documenting the agreed scope.
• Using continuous improvement techniques, specifically Lean Six Sigma, to create evidence based opportunities and solutions against our clients needs.
• Ability to train and coach other team members in Lean Six Sigma theory and approaches up to a minimum Greenbelt level.
• Ability to create innovative solutions from people management, process redesign and opportunities to enhance our proposed solutions with a strong emphasis on technology and opportunities to introduce AI and automation.
• Leading typical Manager activities such as risk management, change processes, commercials and contracts, resource management, governance and client reporting.
• Effective communication to and management of Deloitte and client stakeholders – navigation of conversations at different levels of seniority and complexity.
• Driving Business Development through proposition creation, networking and client bids/tenders and pitches.
• Responsibility of managing teams to drive high quality outputs and deliverables.

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We are a collaborative and diverse team whose goal is to make a positive impact in our teams and clients business operations through identification and delivery of innovative solutions against our clients ever evolving needs.

The candidate we are looking for is excellent at taking initiative, driving their own activities as well as collaborating effectively and leading teams. We require an eye for detail and high-quality outputs, with strong core organization and communication skills. We are looking for someone who will help grow and develop our business, leading by example with our values of integrity and impact at their core.

• Relevant experience in delivering consultancy projects including client diagnostics and associated delivery of recommendations.
• Proven experience working in a client facing environment using stakeholder management techniques.
• Substantial experience in leading client engagements end to end and facilitating workshops.
• Accredited Lean Six Sigma or equivalent professional, to Greenbelt or equivalent level as a minimum.
• Expertise using Microsoft products, including an enhanced level of experience using Excel and VBA.
• Some knowledge of identifying technology opportunities, including AI and automation.
• Strong experience of leading a delivery team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Delivery of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) solutions.
• Proficient in Business Process Model Notation (BPMN).
• Delivery of Lean Six Sigma training.
• Relevant Project Management or equivalent qualifications, eg Prince2 or equivalent.
• Experience in using or supporting delivery of automation and AI projects with experience in SQL.

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You’ll be based in London with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

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We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

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