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Program Manager, Operational Excellence (Remote)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Program Management
  • Systems Thinking
  • Coaching
  • Accountability
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Coaching
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 7+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, transformation, capability building, training, or related disciplines
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (Master Black Belt preferred)
  • Experience coaching candidates through LSS projects and certification
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

Requirements:

  • Lead PowerUP training programs and drive the delivery and continuous improvement of curricula, learning assets, and training experiences across in-person, virtual, and blended formats
  • Modernize Operational Excellence training by incorporating GenAI, automation, and agentic concepts, ensuring content is grounded, usable, and tied to measurable results; apply data-driven insights to evaluate impact
  • Enable capability building by delivering high-impact learning sessions, fostering practical problem‑solving skills, and coaching participants through certification journeys
  • Collaborate with global and regional partners to align PowerUP with enterprise learning strategies, gather feedback, refine content, and stay current on best practices in OPEX and AI-enabled enablement

Job description

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Job Description

At Experian, we are committed to powering opportunities through data, innovation, and continuous improvement. We are looking for a Program Manager to help build the next generation of our Operational Excellence program, PowerUP. PowerUP is a modern framework that builds skills to accelerate business outcomes, combining systems thinking, Agile, LSS disciplines, and generative AI into a fast, application-driven approach.

You will be a central contributor to PowerUP and support the broader VISTA program by modernizing training content, facilitating high‑impact learning experiences, coaching participants through improvement work, and driving adoption across the enterprise.

You will report to the VP, Productivity and Transformation.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Lead PowerUP Training Programs

  • Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of PowerUP training programs, curricula, and learning assets.
  • Modernize Operational Excellence training by incorporating practical GenAI, automation, and the latest agentic concepts in ways that are grounded, usable, and tied to results.
  • Ensure PowerUP content aligns with Experian's priorities and guides measurable capability and performance outcomes.
  • Apply data‑driven insights to evaluate training effectiveness and inform program enhancements.
  • Leverage AI‑enabled tools and digital learning solutions to improve scalability, personalization, and learner engagement.
  • Work with global and regional partners to align PowerUP with enterprise learning strategies and important events.
  • Gather participant feedback, assess learning impact, and refine content and delivery approaches based on outcomes and needs.

Enable Capability Building

  • Deliver engaging, high‑impact PowerUP training sessions across multiple formats, including in‑person, virtual, and blended learning experiences.
  • Build continuous improvement capability across the organization by providing employees with practical tools, methods, and applied problem‑solving skills.
  • Create a high‑quality learner experience that reflects Experian's standards and PowerUP brand.
  • Stay current on leading practices in Operational Excellence, adult learning, GenAI, and enablement, and thoughtfully apply those insights to training delivery.

Support Certification Journeys

  • Coach PowerUP candidates throughout their certification journey.
  • Review and evaluate CPI/LSS projects to ensure understanding of PowerUP standards and business impact.
  • Provide clear, constructive feedback to strengthen problem‑solving capability and project outcomes.
  • Support a culture of accountability, learning, and new ideas through coaching and reinforcement.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, transformation, capability building, training, or related disciplines.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (Master Black Belt preferred).
  • Demonstrated experience coaching candidates through LSS projects and certification.
  • Experience developing or promoting learning programs across global and matrixed organizations.
  • Experience designing and improving training curricula, learning journeys, workshop content, and facilitator materials.
  • Facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse, cross‑functional audiences.
  • Experience translating complex technical concepts into practical, applicable learning experiences.
  • Data‑driven mindset with experience measuring training effectiveness.
  • Experience with AI and its application in learning and development, with the ability to use the latest tools to enhance training delivery and outcomes.
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Benefits/Perks:

  • Great compensation package and bonus plan.
  • Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K.
  • Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office.
  • Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays.
  • Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://myexperianbenefits.com/.

 

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