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In this high-impact role, you will lead structured problem-solving efforts across the company using methodologies like Kaizen, A3 thinking, and other lean tools. Your focus will be on enabling scalable, process-focused improvements and building the internal capabilities of teams to solve problems on their own. \nThis role will also play a critical part in helping teams define clear process improvement targets that tie directly into our standard business review processes, ensuring that continuous improvement efforts are outcome-oriented and aligned with enterprise goals. \nYou will work cross-functionally to coach, facilitate, and enable change. Backed by strong executive sponsorship, you’ll help embed a culture of continuous improvement while building systems that enable others to lead and sustain that change independently. \nThe responsibilities of this role include: \nLead structured, cross-functional problem-solving initiatives focused on improving business processes and outcomes. \nFacilitate Kaizen events and A3 problem-solving workshops to drive clarity, alignment, and sustainable improvements. \nPartner with executive stakeholders and business leaders to identify improvement opportunities and support execution with a structured approach. \nGuide teams in setting meaningful, data-driven targets and KPIs that integrate with business review cadences and ongoing performance management. \nMeasure, track, and communicate program outcomes, using both quantitative and qualitative data \nHelp drive a culture of continuous improvement by designing and launching programs to educate, certify, and create champions of improvement across teams. \nDevelop or adapt curriculum, toolkits, and templates to support self-sufficient adoption of problem-solving practices. \nAct as a culture builder and internal coach for continuous improvement mindset and behaviors. \nTrack progress and outcomes of improvement efforts, ensuring measurable business impact. \nWhat we’re looking for: \n5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or a related discipline within a Saas or tech environment \nProven track record facilitating structured problem solving and cross-functional improvement efforts. \nCertification in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent structured problem-solving methodology (e.g., Lean Black Belt, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt). \nExperience developing and delivering training programs or enablement tools. \nStrong facilitation, coaching, and change management skills. \nAbility to influence without authority and navigate across teams and levels. \nComfort working independently in a fast-paced, high-trust environment. \nFluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)\nYou’ll really wow us if you have: Experience standing up new CI or Operational Excellence functions. \nFamiliarity with digital collaboration and process documentation tools (e.g., Miro, Lucidchart, Confluence, etc.). \n\nEstimated Salary Range: $115,000-135,000\n Actual salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skill set and level of experience. This salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Strata also provides discretionary variable pay programs based on role. In addition, Strata provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.\n\nFind out more about Strata benefits here. \nHow we work:\n Our preferred location for open roles is Chicago, IL. We value in-person connection and regularly host on-campus events to create meaningful opportunities for our team to build relationships and collaborate \nThinking about applying? \nResearch shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to click “Apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.\nShould you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please reach out to . \nHere @ Strata… \nOur culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community. \nWe believe that each of our team member’s unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change. Our individual differences are what make us a more forward-thinking organization. We foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. \nOur Core Values:\n While we celebrate what makes each member of our team unique, our core values are what connect us. They set clear expectations for how we approach our work and how each of us can positively influence the experience of our team and our customers.\nWe connect with positive intent.\nWe are helpful.\nWe own it.\nWe get better every day.\nWe are humble.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5391,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Parental leave"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Artificial Intelligence","Financial Services","Health Care"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-30T03:28:13Z"}],"liveness":{"score":74,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.818,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":14,"expected_fill_days":41,"reasons":["conf:19","win:mid"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":135000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/strata-decision-technology-manager-enterprise-continuous-improvement","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/strata-decision-technology-manager-enterprise-continuous-improvement.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T01:40:58Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1664,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3336,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}