Lean Six Sigma / Business Process Optimisation Specialist

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. 

 We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of  what we do: 

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK 
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW 
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW 

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!. 

We are seeking an experienced Lean Six Sigma / Business Process Optimisation Specialist to lead business process improvement initiatives within a large public-sector environment.

The successful candidate will initially focus on functions and processes within the Data & Technology team, identifying and implementing measurable and sustainable improvements. Using Lean, Six Sigma and related methodologies, they will analyse existing processes, identify efficiencies, reduce variation and improve overall process quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, quantify and prioritise business process improvement opportunities using data-driven analysis.
• Lead end-to-end business process optimisation and improvement initiatives.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma and related process improvement methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce variation and enhance quality.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders across a range of business units and functions.
• Manage and engage stakeholders at all levels throughout business process change initiatives.
• Coach and mentor personnel in process improvement methodologies and practices.
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Communicate findings, recommendations and improvement opportunities in clear and practical language.

Essential Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from a recognised body.
• 5+ years' experience leading and implementing process improvement initiatives within technology-led environments.
• A proven track record of delivering significant and quantifiable process efficiencies within a public-sector environment.
• Strong facilitation, coaching and presentation skills.
• Demonstrable experience working with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Why Version 1? 

 At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. 

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits 
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat 
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & Star Awards. 
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.    

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. 

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter [email protected] at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. 

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