Molina Healthcare - Louisville, KY

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Director
Remote - Louisville, KY
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About the position

The Director of Process Improvement & Operational Excellence at Molina Healthcare is a pivotal role focused on leading business process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiencies and elevate customer satisfaction. This position is responsible for developing and implementing Molina's business process improvement methodology, ensuring that the organization adopts best practices in Lean concepts and methodologies. The director will define the program's scope, establish an approach for implementation, and maintain the necessary program infrastructure to support ongoing improvements. In this role, the director will assess program effectiveness and create a structured cadence for evaluation and adjustment. Communication is key, and the director will develop strategies to inform the organization about the program's progress and needs. The director will work collaboratively with the Molina enterprise Operational Excellence team and health plan Operational Excellence teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and initiatives. The director will manage a portfolio of projects, educational programs, and coaching plans, focusing on developing managers and staff in Lean principles and methodologies. This includes individual coaching, education, and hands-on projects. The director will explain and apply accepted methodologies, such as identifying desired outcomes, analyzing current processes, collecting and analyzing relevant data, uncovering root causes, and developing performance improvement plans. Additionally, the director will facilitate Lean improvement workshops and deliver presentations to mentor and coach leadership and management staff, promoting awareness and engagement with Lean concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead business process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and implement Molina's business process improvement methodology.
  • Define program scope and establish an approach for implementation.
  • Maintain program infrastructure and assess program effectiveness.
  • Develop communication strategies for organizational awareness of the program.
  • Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Stay updated on trends impacting Lean concepts and methodologies.
  • Coordinate with Molina's Operational Excellence teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Manage a portfolio of projects, educational programs, and coaching plans.
  • Educate and coach managers and staff on Lean principles and methodologies.
  • Facilitate Lean improvement workshops and deliver presentations to leadership.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in process improvement and operational excellence, preferably in a healthcare setting.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies and tools.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with various stakeholders.
  • Ability to analyze data and identify root causes of process inefficiencies.
  • Experience in developing and delivering training and educational programs.
  • Strong project management skills to oversee multiple initiatives.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in healthcare informatics or data governance.
  • Familiarity with change management principles.
  • Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies.

Benefits

  • Work from home option available.
  • Competitive salary range between $96k and $208k per year.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
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