Operational Excellence Program Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Develop, deploy, and manage Operational Excellence programs aligned with business objectives and strategic priorities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSpring • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $105,500 - $243,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Operational Excellence, program and project management, and process improvement methodologies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, develop business cases, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

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Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationOperational Excellence PrinciplesProgram Management ExperienceProcess Improvement InitiativesStakeholder Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementBusiness Process ManagementContinuous Improvement MethodologiesAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsBusiness Case DevelopmentChange ManagementOperational EffectivenessMetrics and KPIs Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationInfluencing SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Operational ExcellenceCross-Functional InitiativesProductivity ImprovementQuality EnhancementCustomer ExperienceGovernance ProcessesStakeholder AlignmentMatrixed OrganizationFinancial AcumenBenefit Realization Measurement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, deploy, and manage Operational Excellence programs aligned with business objectives and strategic priorities
Apply program and project management disciplines to ensure on-time, on-scope, and high-quality delivery
Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on productivity improvement, process optimization, quality enhancement, customer experience, and operational effectiveness
Own and operate Operational Excellence frameworks, governance processes, and improvement mechanisms
Establish program governance, metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and regular operational review cadences
Drive cross-functional execution to translate insights into process, policy, workflow, and organizational improvements
Manage program scope, schedules, risks, dependencies, communications, and stakeholder alignment
Develop business cases and measure realized business value from Operational Excellence initiatives
Communicate program status, risks, outcomes, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Customer Experience, and Business teams to institutionalize prevention-focused practices
Promote accountability, continuous improvement, operational discipline, quality, and learning
Support additional Operational Excellence initiatives and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (required)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
Typically 7+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Business Transformation, or related disciplines
Experience leading complex cross-functional programs in a matrixed organization
Experience driving process improvement and operational effectiveness initiatives
Strong understanding of Operational Excellence principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and business process management
Strong understanding of program and project management disciplines, tools, and methodologies
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels
Executive-level presentation and stakeholder management skills
Financial acumen, business case development, and benefit realization measurement
Change management and organizational adoption experience
Experience working with executive and senior leadership stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs
Flexible work and personal needs management
Inclusive workplace
Employee benefits information provided through HPE Rewards