Lead Business Process Engineer Institutional Portfolio Management

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Job Description

Ready to transform the future of higher education at WGU through the power of business process

At Western Governors University (WGU) were building the systems and processes that make high-quality and affordable education accessible to everyone. Join us as we shape the future of WGUand the lives of over 180000 studentsby engineering the business processes that power our mission.

About the Institutional Portfolio Management (IPM) Department

The IPM department is part of the CFO org and is responsible for driving strategic execution and transformation across the WGU System. We manage portfolios of enterprise initiatives that align with WGUs 5-Year Strategic Planconnecting strategy to action. Our work enables leaders to execute bold system-wide change by:

• Designing innovative business processes that improve productivity and scale.
• Building enterprise capabilities in Agile Innovation Portfolio Management and Rapid Technology Development.
• Identifying and mitigating enterprise risks while driving cost efficiency and waste reduction.

Were not just a tactical functionwere strategic enablers trusted advisors and transformation partners.

About the Business Process Engineering (BPE) Team

The Business Process Engineering team is redefining operational excellence and future proofing how we innovate at WGU. Our mission is to transform how the institution operates end to end so we can better serve our students and empower our people. Every project we lead directly enhances the student and employee experiencedriving innovation clarity and sustainable growth across the institution. We deliver measurable outcomes by:

• Optimizing enterprise operations to improve productivity scalability and student outcomes.
• Engineering processes that enable growth innovation and operational efficiency across all institutional functions.
• Architecting a robust business process ecosystem framework in order to evolve WGUs BPM maturity to the next level.

The Role: Lead Business Process Engineer

The Lead Business Process Engineer is responsible for designing developing analyzing and implementing institutional business processes optimized to support growth service levels and cost performance across WGUs schools and shared services. Youll lead the largest and most important strategic transformation projects working closely with senior leadership business unit heads and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with WGUs strategic goals.

This is a high-impact visible role focused on technical excellence people management and organizational change. Youll guide teams through process transformation initiatives foster a culture of continuous improvement and drive adoption of innovative solutions.

WhatYoullDo

• Define and implement process improvement strategies aligned with WGUs goals.
• Lead optimization of complex end-to-end business processes across multiple units.
• Guide teams and stakeholders through transformation initiatives and change management.
• Mentor and coach team members in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Build and maintain business process architecture and measurement plans.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive results.

WhatYoullBring

• Bachelors degree in Engineering(industrial mechanical manufacturing service systems chemical aerospace) or a closely related field.
• Lean Six SigmaBlack Belt certifiedor equivalent continuous improvement background.
• 5 years of experience in business process engineering improvement or continuous improvement roles.
• Experience leading business architectureand developing process classification frameworks(taxonomyTOGAF APQC ArchiMate businessprocess standards such as BPMN)
• Experience with BPM tools (SAPSignavioLucidchart or equivalents).
• Experiencewithdata analytics tools likeTableau/Power BI for visualization&insights.
• Experience workingwith Product and Software Development teams (SDLCAgileetc.)
• Experience with TQM and statistical processcontrol techniques(e.g. Minitab).

Bonus Points If You Have

• Masters degree (Business Administration OperationsResearch Data Analytics Engineering Management) or a closely related field.
• BPMI Certification

Work Location

• This is afull-time in-office positionat WGUs headquarters inSalt Lake City UT.

What to Expect
At WGU our mission drives everything we doincluding how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations practical problem-solving and authentic collaboration.

We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. If selected youll hear from a recruiter or hiring manager who will guide you through the process and help you know what to expect at each stage. We aim to communicate decisions promptly and respectfully.

Heres what that typically looks like:

• Introductory call (30 minutes): Well walk you through who we are at WGU and learn about your relevant experience.
• Hiring manager interview (45 minutes)
• Onsite interview (2 hours)

Were looking forward to getting to know you and seeing how you think collaborate and build. Welcome to WGU.

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Position & Application Details

How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.