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Process Improvement Analyst
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Position Number: 2148566
Location: University Park, PA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Process Improvement Analyst

Penn State University IT has an exciting opportunity for a Process Improvement Analyst (Business Process Analyst). This position will ensure that initiatives and projects are properly supported through requirements gathering, stakeholder analysis, communication plans, risk assessments, process mapping, gap analysis, root cause analysis and project planning. This position will be responsible for the following:

Ensuring appropriate project rigor, on time solutions, and value delivery

Documenting definitions and attributes of processes using visual diagrams, process models, process maps, or other tools as appropriate

Designing new or improved business processes based on analysis; ensure improved quality, value, and efficiency

Maintaining familiarity with installed software standards and procedures

Creating wireframes, functional specifications, and technical specifications

Writing business cases/justifications, including financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting, total cost of ownership, return on investment, and variance analysis

Developing and implementing metrics/KPIs to ensure compliance and the ability to measure overall impacts on processes and organization

Developing and executing test plans, test scripts, and participating in testing and pilots to ensure desired results are achieved

Conducting team building and group facilitation, and preparing training materials

Conducting organizational analysis and make recommendations

Acting as an organizational change leader

Supporting, developing and/or delivering communications related to implementation of new business processes

Communicating in business and IT terms, effectively translating between business and IT resources

Generating and distributing reports and presentations to all levels within the organization

Understanding continuous improvement and managing subsequent changes to improved business processes

Analyzing existing processes in comparison with improved or proposed processes to identify gaps and/or necessary changes

The successful candidate will have extensive analytical skills, including data/metrics, trends, decision making, organizational strategy, and research. Must have the ability to interpret and communicate process improvement activities, ability to solve problems creatively and effectively handle multiple projects or initiatives, and ability to develop effective business relationships and build consensus. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills including persuading, influencing, negotiating, and resolving disputes with a wide variety of stakeholders internal and external to the University. Attention to detail is a must.

This job will be filled as a level 3 or level 4 depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 3. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is strongly preferred.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/University-Park-Campus/Process-Improvement-Analyst_REQ_0000007831-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.