Agile risk‑optimization firm turning complex utility data into actionable intelligence to mitigate risk and maximize projects.
Key responsibilities include leading PDCA and Lean Six Sigma initiatives, evaluating current‑state processes, designing future‑state workflows, and facilitating root‑cause analysis with corrective action plans. The lead also develops and maintains KPIs, scorecards, and dashboards, tracks metrics such as cycle time and error rates, and provides data‑driven insights to leadership. Additional duties involve supporting governance and controls, ensuring documentation compliance, partnering with quality teams, collaborating with cross‑functional groups, and driving change‑management adoption.
The Principal Process Improvement Lead (Lean Six Sigma) is a full‑time, exempt remote position based in the United States, reporting to Program or Quality Leadership within the Utility Services department. The role offers a salary range of $115,000 to $140,000 and focuses on leading process management, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across utility asset, GIS, and data programs.
Required qualifications are a bachelor’s degree (preferably in engineering, business, or a related field) and at least seven years of experience in process improvement or operational excellence, including application of Lean Six Sigma methods in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder‑engagement skills, as well as the ability to translate data into actionable insights. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and experience in regulated or utility settings are strongly preferred.
Based in Walnut Creek, CA with offices nationwide, Celerity is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. The company considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics and complies with the Fair Chance Ordinance. This position is open only to individuals already authorized to work in the United States, and Celerity does not sponsor employment visas.
Compensation is disclosed in good faith and may vary based on location, experience, and market conditions, with final pay determined after a comprehensive evaluation. The company adheres to pay‑transparency laws and may provide additional compensation and benefits information as required. Employees may be asked to perform reasonable additional duties related to the role, and the organization emphasizes employee welfare, team‑building activities, and formal training and certification opportunities.
Celerity offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellness options such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with disability coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, basic life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Work‑life balance is supported through paid time off, company holidays, leave of absence, and flexible work schedules. Additional perks feature an employee referral program, professional development opportunities, and a charitable contribution match.