Continuous Improvement Manager

Duke Energy Corporation

. Support the process framework effort throughout Power Grid Operations .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives, engage stakeholders, and deliver measurable business integration outcomes.

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Lean MethodologySix Sigma Green Belt CertificationProcess ImprovementProject ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Continuous ImprovementBusiness Process ManagementOperational ExcellenceKaizenProcess AssessmentEvent PlanningImplementation Strategy DevelopmentBusiness AnalysisChange Management FundamentalsMicrosoft Visio

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationCoachingMentoringInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ApplicationsBusiness Analysis Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean CertificationSix Sigma Green Belt Certification

Industry Keywords

Power Grid OperationsOrganizational LeadershipOperational KnowledgeBusiness IntegrationEvent Facilitation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the process framework effort throughout Power Grid Operations
Lead and execute key process improvement and business integration efforts using Lean and DMAIC methodologies
Own the lean/continuous improvement process from identification through implementation and operational sustainability
Engage senior organizational levels and lead Lean events based on senior management priorities
Work with management to provide input on potential events, scope and facilitate events, create business readiness requirements and action items, oversee execution, and track progress
Immerse in the business to ensure successful future-state outcomes
Partner with stakeholders, leadership, analytics resources, and change management leaders
Document activities, monitor action items, and communicate event progress to leadership
Coach and train peer teams and Lean event participants
Own and execute Lean events and business integration efforts, including stakeholder engagement, process assessment, event planning and facilitation, implementation strategy development, readiness efforts, sustainment tracking, follow-up, and check-and-adjust activities
Generate and deliver process framework work products and business integration requirements
Coach and mentor peer teams and stakeholders on Lean concepts and application

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of related experience in continuous improvement business, Engineering, Operations Management, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, or another related field; alternatively, an associate degree with 11 years of related experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, business process management, project management, business integration, organizational effectiveness, or a related discipline
Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher
Operational knowledge of the PGO organization
Demonstrated ability to use and apply Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement tools
Willingness to immerse self into the business to enhance business acumen and event-specific knowledge
Ability to meet targeted deadlines with a quality work product
Initiative to identify actions required to achieve goals independently
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and identify analytics supporting lean efforts
Ability to create open, collaborative communication resulting in aligned results
Ability to navigate conflicting views across employee levels and develop a go-forward plan
Effective communication with multiple organizational levels; ability to translate event outcomes into concise summaries and create an engaging presence
Familiarity with change management fundamentals (ADKAR, etc.)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and process modeling or business analysis tools such as Microsoft Visio
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Ability to work hybrid from onsite and remote locations and live within a reasonable commute, not greater than 50 miles one way, to the designated Duke Energy facility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Relocation assistance provided as applicable: No