Inovalon is a leading technology company that combines advanced cloud-based data analytics and data-driven intervention platforms to achieve meaningful insight and impact in clinical and quality outcomes, utilization, and financial performance across the healthcare landscape. Inovalon's unique achievement of value is delivered through the effective progression of Turning Data into Insight, and Insight into Action.

We are currently seeking an Operational Excellence Project Leader to join our corporate Operational Excellence Team. The candidate must be self-motivated and work well in a team environment.  The projects undertaken by this role will have high visibility within the organization. 

• Responsible for driving and supporting identified change initiatives throughout the organization;
• Works independently to complete process improvement projects with a scope covering multiple departments within the company and involving executive level sponsorship;
• Champion the continuous improvement methodology in an effective manner;
• Lead multi-functional teams in process improvement projects;
• Develop, update, and validate department process flow diagrams and value stream maps;
• Identify and remove waste within processes using the Lean process;;
• Establish key performance indicator metrics using statistics to make, validate and support data driven decisions;
• Employ Lean Six Sigma (LSS) DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) and Lean processes to drive and manage department process improvement initiatives;
• Utilize LSS DMAIC and Lean processes to determine project priorities and propel them forward;
• Collaborate with business owners on data analysis and key projects;
• Prepare and present monthly reporting that includes key process indicators, analysis of best opportunities for improvement, and status of improvement efforts; and
• Presents results of analysis, data models, and other projects to senior management, as requested, in a concise and professional manner.

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Business and/or Management Information Systems preferred;
• Minimum of 10 15 years’ experience in a position leading process improvement initiatives (healthcare/technology industry a plus);
• Proven experience leading organizational change, preference in ADKAR methodology;
• Demonstrated experience working in fast paced call center environments and financial services;
• Must have strong project management skills and hands-on working knowledge of the project management life cycle;
• Ability to redefine process to increase effectiveness and use statistics to make data driven decisions;
• Lean Process or Six Sigma experience required, Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt required, George Group Lean Six Sigma training/certification a plus;
• Experience presenting and providing recommendations to senior leadership (verbal and written communication);
• Demonstrated ability to successfully coach and mentor LSS Green Belts, Project Champions and Sponsors;
• Working knowledge of Agile practices, Epics and User Stories;
• Excellent business analytical skills (process flows, spreadsheets, modeling, procedures);
• Comprehensive understanding of statistics and working knowledge of building reports and dashboards;
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite including Visio and reporting applications;
• Ability to communicate effectively regarding all quality products, and related information; and
• Ability to collaborate with business owners and prioritize multiple project needs.

Inovalon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.