Continuous Improvement Manager

Are you interested in gaining insights into the operations of multinational clients listed in theGlobal Fortune 500 Would you enjoy working in adiverse environmentwhere you can connect with colleagues from around the world If so we invite you to join us in helping companies navigate the complexities ofValue Added Tax (VAT). Come and be part of arespected brandand gain valuable expertise in this field while working alongside a global team!

Budapest is host to KPMG Global Services Hungary (KGSH) KPMGs internationalcenter of excellence forVATcompliancesolutions. Our team of multicultural professionals provides coverage in more than 40 countries with relevant language and technical skills.


What we offer*

• 3 days home office opportunity and flexible working hours
• Private health care coverage including dental services (Medicover)
• Eyeglasses compensation
• Collective life and accident insurance
• Wide range of Cafeteria elements (such as SZP Card MOL Bubi MOL Limo)
• Annual bonus may be awarded based on your and the Firms performance
• Company car/car allowance
• iPhone14 with subscription
• Referral bonus
• Internal coaching opportunity
• Sports opportunities and All You Can Move sportpass availability
• Compensation for longdistance commutes (for those who commute to work from outside the city limits)
• Relocation support for foreign candidates
• 3 paid days for volunteering and CSR activities
• Indepth professional training from beginner to advanced level
• Opportunity to participate in English and Hungarian language courses

Role summary

KPMG Global Services has established a global Continuous Improvement road map across Global Service Centres and want to leverage on LEAN transformation and other Continuous Improvement methodologies to deliver Operational Improvement benefits across various Business Units & Support functions.

A major component of the benefit target will be delivered through undertaking specific initiatives that find major efficiencies in our operations improve the utilization levels and where appropriate reengineer the current operating model and establishing a continuous improvement culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify process improvement / efficiency opportunities through Gemba Lean workshops and process reviews to be implemented to drive tangible benefit for KGSH/KDN
• Ensure business cases are thoroughly researched and syndicated
• Deliver Continuous Improvement projects within the divisional portfolio on time to scope and within budget
• Drive governance of Continuous Improvement Framework
• Ensure the Continuous Improvement methodology tools technologies and thinking is embedded in this program at various leadership levels
• Create and deliver a communications plan which builds a deep and wide understanding of Lean across the division
• Collaborate with other departments / Peer experts /Global teams to maximize benefit realization
• Operate as an exemplar to constructively challenge the organization to constantly improve operational capability and performance

Requirements

• 10 years of overall experience of which at least 58 years of experience in driving independent Black belt six sigma / LEAN transformation projects from global services background
• Must have led 510 strategical projectsand executive large strategic transformations
• Continuous Improvement expertise experience of large and complex Lean projects and track record of significant delivery
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies and personal history of applying them to deliver business benefits within an organisation
• Ability to structure analyse and present complex ideas and data as well as resolve complex problems
• Able to determine options prioritise and make decisions that drive programme and organisational agenda forward but which also focus on doing the right thing
• Able to motivate and lead large crosssections of the organisation through the Continuous Improvement journey
• People management skills with demonstrated ability to lead teams in a matrix organization
• Ability to operate effectively whilst under considerable pressure
• Exceptional people skills Ability to influence senior stakeholders motivate and lead large crosssections of the organisation to drive a cultural change
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Technical skills

• Deep Understanding of LEAN Tools and its implementations on ground
  
• Should have done Quality & Business Excellence roles in large capacity
• Ability to build value stream maps and use tools like Visio / Igraphics & other lean tools
• Preferable to have experience in Quality Frameworks
• Experience of building value stream maps facilitating Action Workouts and drive GEMBA
• Has run programs on Continuos Improvement across the Value chain of organisation Operations/ Information Technology/ Finance and Accounting/ Services & Sales etc.
• Knowledge of process automation / Robotic Process automation / digitization techniques and technologies / Six Sigma is an advantage

*Elements should be in line with company guidelines and policies.