Senior Process Improvement Specialist

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Senior Process Improvement Specialist to join our Strategic Services team. This role follows a remote work model.

What you'll be challenged to do:

The Senior Process Improvement Specialist will lead process improvement, automation, and assist with the seamless integration of engineering client projects attained through acquisitions. This position will collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and prioritize opportunities for process enhancement, ensuring that the firm delivers exceptional value to clients.

This is a unique opportunity for a visionary professional to make a lasting impact by shaping the financial and operational framework for one of the industry's growing engineering firms. If you are a proactive and innovative leader with a passion for excellence, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our continued growth and success.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of project financial operations throughout the project lifecycle (setup through closeout).
• Identify, prioritize, and implement automation opportunities that reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and increase operational scalability.
• Partner with business, operations, finance, and technology teams to evaluate current processes, identify improvement opportunities, and develop sustainable solutions.
• Drive operational excellence through process redesign, workflow optimization, standardization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Lead high-impact initiatives focused on improving productivity, reducing cycle times, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing the customer experience.
• Establish and maintain standardized processes, policies, and best practices for project setup, maintenance, invoicing, revenue recognition, contract management, and project closeout.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize initiatives that align with strategic business objectives and operational goals.
• Lead organizational change initiatives by developing and executing change management, communication, and training strategies that support successful adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Support ERP enhancements, system optimization, and technology initiatives by ensuring business processes are aligned with system capabilities and future organizational needs.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and process mapping sessions to identify root causes, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve end-to-end workflows.
• Develop governance, documentation, and process controls to ensure consistency, compliance, and long-term sustainability of operational improvements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting collaboration, accountability, innovation, and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, computer science or related field
• 8 years of relevant experience, preferably with knowledge of engineering industry practices and trends.
• Experience in project management, change management or a related field within the engineering or technical industry.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Advanced project and workload prioritization skills, ability to multitask and adjust priorities.
• Ability to identify, analyze, communicate, and implement process improvements.
• Strong project management skills, including developing and managing complex integration plans.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $148,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Remote

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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