Senior Program Manager, Sustainable Continuous Improvement - 519111

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Senior Program Manager, Sustainable Continuous Improvement - 519111

Job ID: 519111

Location: CHATTANOOGA, TN

Regular/Temporary: Regular

External - Posting Description

Senior Program Manager, Sustainable Continuous Improvement - 519111

Organization: Transmission

Department: Transmission Support Services

Work Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 11/5/2026

Posting Close: 11/8/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

POSITION PURPOSE:

The primary responsibility for this position is to effectively develop, implement and support a sustainable continuous improvement initiatives and strategy that is scalable for a wide range of assets and drives positive cultural changes throughout the fleet. This position is responsible for evaluating and supporting implementation of initiatives and projects focused on ensuring that the power system fleet provide reliable services to support system needs in the most cost effective manner. Focuses on innovative solutions to budgetary challenges and supports the execution of new continuous improvement initiatives to drive cultural changes throughout the fleet organization.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Supervisory Responsibility - Indirect supervision and guidance to sites; Business Unit lead for governance and oversight of all activities related to the Continuous Improvement Program and initiatives within the assigned organization.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develops and implements a sustainable continuous improvement program for assigned business unit or organization.
• Aligns program to TVA Enterprise continuous improvement initiatives and leads implementation.
• Identifies training gaps and coordinates with teams to close gaps.
• Initiates and implements solutions to budget challenges associated with continuous improvement tools
• Responsible for leading small and large group cross-functional teams and external organizations to identify and explore continuous improvement details, understand impacts, and drive results (via Rapid Improvement Events)
• Responsibility for researching innovative ways to implement and execute the continuous improvement strategy; discover solutions to budget challenges with CI tools and best practices.
• Develops a standard format and cadence for communicating continuous improvement projects in order to optimize and replicate the effectiveness of projects across the fleet and share best practices
• Collaboratively works with all applicable groups to verify effectiveness against program requirements
• Interfaces with executive leadership team on continuous improvement progress within the fleet and corporate organizations
• Develops relationships with peers to create an atmosphere of open, transparent, and honest communication among the teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration to drive cultural change
• Develops key performance indicator metrics that adequately monitor the fleet performance against the continuous improvement program and adjusts the program as needed based on site and organizational resources
• Establishes a clear and consistent communication method to leadership to detail program performance, gaps, and measures being put in place to improve program performance
• Leverage SharePoint as a communication tool for sharing CI projects, replicating results (via DMAICs, etc.), and connecting teams across the fleet to align on cost saving initiatives.
• Coordinates with peers to support execution and maintain an open feedback loop for programatic excellence

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline. Equivalent education and extensive experience in job duties may be substituted. Advanced degree desired.

Experience - 10 years or more industry experience. Experience in Continuous Improvement and developing long range strategic programs or performance improvements is desired. Plant or field operations/maintenance experience highly desired.

Certification/License, etc - Instructor Certification/SME at TVA or related industrial instruction/teaching experience desired. Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be familiar with industry guidance documents, industry standards, and regulatory documents. Must be able and willing to travel, obtain and maintain unescorted plant access and medical qualification when applicable, and may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position/access requirements and essential job functions

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA's Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA''s Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

• Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.
• Email documents to [email protected]

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected].

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