Lean Manager

Lean Manager (WMS 2) Making a positive impact on state government!

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) provides enterprise IT service, support, strategy and security for Washington state public agencies and municipalities.

Through teamwork, partnership and collaboration WaTech works to transform public service through a connected government.

About the position This position is part of WaTech's Strategy and Management Division (SMD), which provides statewide leadership for IT strategy, governance and customer experience while also operating critical enterprise services.

The Lean Manager reports to the Assistant Director for Project Delivery & Performance.

As the Lean Manager you will be WaTech's leader for Lean and lead an organization-wide program to establish and sustain Lean projects, principles and processes.

This position directly supervises a Lean specialist and has indirect authority over managers and other WaTech leaders via the management of the WaTech's Lean project portfolio.

Some of what to expect in this role: * Serve as the highest level Lean expert within WaTech, handling the most complex and challenging Lean initiatives and directing work of other Lean-trained personnel within WaTech.

* Develop a Lean strategic roadmap to guide and prioritize process improvement efforts for WaTech, sustaining a culture of continuous improvement.

* Develop a process and program to quantify the impact of Lean projects, including tangible, specific measures of improvement achieved within WaTech.

* Prepare presentations and information to advise executive leadership within WaTech on Lean efforts to maximize impact and value of WaTech's Lean program.

* Leads an internal community of practice of Lean practitioners (referred to as Lean champions) across all divisions of WaTech.

Ensures that staff are engaged, informed, empowered and able to execute on Lean project efforts.

* Using performance data from programs, processes and services, identify and implement opportunities to improve WaTech services and programs through data-informed management decision-making and accountability for delivering results.

* Review data from different programs, services and sources to identify trends, useful analysis, and actionable data to inform WaTech's direction.

* Lead WaTech's performance reporting efforts, determining which data will be reported across WaTech's various reporting obligations.

* Serve as WaTech's expert in performance management data, collaborating across divisions to aggregate, normalize, standardize and report on performance management data using a variety of different data sources.

Here's what we're looking for: * Ten years of experience in performance management, continuous improvement, project management, or another closely aligned field.

* Formal higher education in information technology, organizational development, business administration, management or a comparable aligned discipline or completion of an accredited certificate program may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required experience.* * The above experience must include at least three of the following.

Experience may be gained concurrently: * Three years leading or managing cross organizational programs.

* Three years managing complex, organization-wide projects.

* Three years navigating organizational change and sustaining culture initiatives.

* Three years building, designing, or sustaining a performance management program and reporting on performance metrics.

* Three years developing or providing reports and recommendations to executive- or deputy-level leadership within an organization.

* Experience in applying the formal Lean methodology within an organization.

* Certified as Lean Master Black Belt (or higher) or obtain and maintain the certification within one year of hire date.

Preference may be granted to applicants with the following: * Lean Master Black Belt certification.

* Experience in training other staff in Lean management and principles.

Telework: This position is approved for teleworking.

However, it is expected to be onsite in our Olympia, Washington office approximately 1-2 days per month, or as needed based on the priorities of specific projects or initiatives.

We value diversity and different perspectives: WaTech is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.

We seek to attract and retain a diverse staff and welcome your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

What WaTech offers: As an employee of WaTech, you'll have access to an outstanding employee benefits package that includes medical and dental plan options for you and your family, paid leave and holidays, retirement plan options and more.

While WaTech is headquartered in Olympia, Washington, which is near some of the country's most scenic national parks, we are able to offer many of our positions telework and flexible schedule options to help support a healthy work-life balance.

To learn more about WaTech and what our employees enjoy about working here, please visit our website.

How to apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically.

Please select the large "apply" button at the top of this announcement.

You may need to create a profile and account in Washington state's automated application system.

We invite you to include your name and pronouns in your material to ensure we address you correctly throughout the application process.

To be considered for this position you will need to: * Submit a complete Online Application.

* Answer all required Supplemental Questions.

* Attach a Letter of Interest that addresses how your experience qualifies you for this role.

* Attach a Resume that clearly documents the work history, training, and education that makes you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.

* Your application should include Three Professional References that can speak to your work performance, technical skills and job competencies.

Be sure your reference list includes their full name, nature of the relationship (i.e.

company and supervisor, coworker, etc.), and phone number.

*We will not conduct reference checks without your signed release.

Note: Applications without the requested information identified above or containing supplemental question responses with comments such as "see resume" may lead to your application being disqualified from consideration.

By submitting your materials, you affirm that all information is true and correct.

Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool.

If hired as a result of this recruitment, the discovery of incorrect or falsified information may lead to disciplinary action or dismissal.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application.

(Please redact any personally identifiable data such as social security number prior to submittal.) Conditions of employment: This position requires a background check.

Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position and is a continued condition of employment.

Recruitment process: First round of application assessments will be conducted seven days after the initial job posting date.

The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the initial seven-day job posting date during the recruitment process.

It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions.

Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Rebekah Wilkes at or email to Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or for an alternative format may contact Human Resources at or of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or . WaTech complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form I-9.

The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.