Process Optimisation Manager
Process Optimisation Manager
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Job Title: Process Optimisation Manager
Career Level E
Introduction to role
We are a diverse inclusive and innovative group that identifies builds and delivers excellent shared services to enable AstraZeneca to grow and change at speed. We are passionate about simple processes making it easier to get vital repeatable services done for our patients customers and teams. We focus on providing outstanding value that chips in to our companys success and future by freeing up the businesss time to push the boundaries of science to deliver lifechangingmedicines for patients. With the accomplishments commitment and passion that you might bring we are passionate about what we can achieve together towards realizing AstraZenecas ambitious ambition. Are you ready to take the lead in delivering an innovative pipeline of complex process reengineering project opportunities This role is perfect for those with a strong desire to gain exposure to powerful automation techniques experience in project team management and lead endtoend process analysis & simplification
Accountabilities
Reporting to the Process Optimisation Director the Process Optimisation Manager leads/supports the endtoend delivery of an innovative pipeline of complex process reengineering project opportunities to solve process inefficiencies remove waste and potentially unlock additional value for the Automation & Process Mining expertise within the team. The role holder should have a strong desire to gain exposure to powerful automation techniques experience in team management/influencing skills lean endtoend process analysis & simplification combined with core skills in team member & change management. This experience will be combined with a strong analytical mentality and an ability to communicate simply with precision and impact across our collaborators.
Essential Skills/Experience
Managing the relationships with key business team members at all levels to support identification and delivery of process simplification and new automation/process mining opportunities
Work with the Process Optimization Director to scale this capability with a future aspiration to become an independent service line within GBS Process and Analytics Services by 2025
Lead on the generation & prioritisation of reengineering opportunities across a range of customer groups driving optimisation of processes through the creation of measurable roadmaps passionate about quick wins and short/midterm implementations
Lead on and/or provide input to process analyst resource across the GBS Process and Analytics Services team working closely with business SMEs & technical specialists to coordinate the delivery of process reengineering and automations
Process Diagnostics & Current State Assessments through team member interviews improvement workshops current state process mapping; and the identification of key gaps improvement areas and prioritization of recommendations
Assessment of automation/process mining scope business value/cost and accompanying reason
Due diligence across risk factors (complexity business criticality compliance and regulation)
Organizational change activities alongside the technical automation and business readiness for transition to shipment
Support adoption and sustainment through embedded organisational change and user experience
Close collaboration with other services towers within GBS Process and Analytics Services to help define and embed standardised approach for lean demeanor/process optimisation including standards methodologies tools and best practices
Essential requirements:
Proven experience of leading highperforming delivery teams globally
Six Sigma or Lean Management Black Belt certified alongside proven experience in the analysis & redesign of complex multifunction business processes using recognised business process reengineering techniques e.g. Lean six sigma Kaizen
Demonstrated experience of leading highprofile projects/organisational change activities
Strong customer management influencing & presentation/oral communication skills
Energetic and selfmotivated
Strong analytical skills to be able to discover and interpret business change requirements
Thrives in a fastpaced and evolving environment and is willing to adapt responsibilities to meet interpersonal strategic priorities
Willingness to undertake some domestic/international travel (as required)
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Significant experience of various related BPM capabilities i.e. Process/Task Mining Robotics Process Automation Low Code automation BPM workflow tools.
Experience and confirmed results of change projects within the Pharma industry
Experience of working in Agile methodology
Experience of working globallyWhen we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash ambitious thinking with the power to encourage lifechanging medicines. Inperson working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca youll be valued for your niche knowledge. It means we are trusted with personal accountability to live up to our full potential and make a contribution. We get to challenge the way we work to find innovative ways to make a bigger impact on the business and patients lives. From accepting innovative technology to reimagining technical practices.
Ready to make a difference Apply now!
Date Posted
16Apr2025Closing Date
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industryleading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on nondiscrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
