Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manager, Enterprise Excellence

Location: Mumbai, India

Department: Enterprise Excellence

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our Enterprise Excellence team as a Senior Manager. This strategic role is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for best practices, with a proven track record in building and governing robust knowledge management systems. You will be responsible for driving key innovation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, elevate customer experience, and help establish our position at the forefront of the industry.

Key Responsibilities

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

Develop and execute a comprehensive innovation strategy that aligns with our business goals

Oversee the ideation, evaluation, and implementation of new ideas to drive business growth and operational excellence

Champion a culture of continuous improvement by deploying methodologies such as Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma

Facilitate cross-functional brainstorming sessions and workshops to generate innovative solutions to business challenges

Best Practice & Cultural Transformation:

Establish and govern a best practice sharing program to disseminate knowledge and standardize successful processes across the organization

Act as a change agent, inspiring and influencing employees at all levels to embrace a mindset of excellence and collaboration

Benchmark our processes and performance against leading companies to identify opportunities for improvement

Develop and implement recognition programs to celebrate and reward innovative thinking and best practice adoption

Knowledge Management:

Design, build, and govern a centralized Knowledge Management (KM) system to serve as a single source of truth for all functional processes and best practices

Establish clear governance for the KM system, including content creation, curation, review, and archival processes

Promote the adoption and utilization of the KM system across the organization to enhance knowledge sharing and employee effectiveness

Continuously evaluate and enhance the KM system to meet the evolving needs of the business

Strategic Initiatives:

Manage and program-manage enterprise-wide strategic initiatives related to innovation and business excellence

Collaborate with senior management to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for innovation and knowledge management

Prepare and present regular updates to the management team on the progress and impact of your initiatives

Qualifications & Requirements

Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related field.

7-10+ years of experience in business excellence, innovation, strategy, or a similar role

Proven experience in designing and implementing knowledge management systems

Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, Design Thinking)

Excellent project management and change management skills, with the ability to oversee complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire stakeholders at all levels.

A strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a relentless drive for excellence.

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