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Utah Transit AuthorityDescription JOB SUMMARY Partners with executives and managers in executive offices and service units to design and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enable increased organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Performs a wide range of activities associated with continuous improvement initiatives. Conducts research and analysis in developing processes that assist client departments in self-assessment and solution generation. Facilitates cross functional agency projects and strategic planning events. Leads teams through improvement activities including LEAN events, data analysis, development of new processes or SOPs, and benchmarking methods. Provides leadership to UTA CI Team members on projects, as a mentor, and via Cl and Culture training. Conducts Continuous Improvement module training for users throughout the organization. Identifies and redefines performance measurements and goals. Ensures improved performance of UTA by supporting and enabling large scale initiatives impacting UTA's organizational effectiveness. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/TRAINING: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field. Masters Preferred. Training in LEAN and/or Shingo. UTA CI Faculty preferred or Black Belt certification equivalent. Coaching/mentoring credentials preferred. Intermediate proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel preferred. EXPERIENCE: Five years of experience to include process/continuous improvement, organizational effectiveness strategy, and a minimum of five years project management experience including coordinating and managing large projects/teams, follow up, completion, and implementation. Five years of cross functional team facilitation. Minimum of 3 years training and presenting. Knowledge/Skills: Must have experience using problem solving techniques critical to continuous improvement processes and experience with business analysis tools, such as Lean, Shingo, Value Stream Mapping, Conflict Management, Strategic Planning and SWOT Analysis. Strong presentation skills. Experience in organizational survey methods preferred. Ability to understand, articulate, and advocate for business recommendations and financial solutions. Strong analytical, organization, interpersonal, and communication (written and oral) skills. UTA Competencies: Embraces Outward Mindset - Exhibiting strong E.I. skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Managing conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive. Develops Self & Others - Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments. Ensures Fairness - Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them. Puts Safety First - Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment. Supporting safety activities. Promptly reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, near misses, and accidents. Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values Differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Builds Effective Teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their