Lead Analyst, Process and Performance Improvement
Brooklyn, NY, US, 11217 Waltham, MA, US, 02451 Syracuse, NY, US, 13202 Hicksville, NY, US, 11801
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National Grid is hiring a Lead Analyst, Process Improvement Manager
This position can be located in Waltham, MA, Syracuse, NY, Brooklyn, NY or Hicksville, NY
This is a Hybrid Role - Must live within a commutable distance
Job Purpose
We’re looking for a Customer Lead Process Improvement Manager to help drive operational excellence across our Customer organization, with a strong focus on the Meter to Cash process. This role supports performance improvement initiatives by analyzing, testing, and refining processes to deliver measurable results.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead Process Improvement Projects: Act as an internal consultant to guide teams through Lean techniques and process improvement initiatives across Customer Operations and related functions.
- Identify and Solve Inefficiencies: Work with teams to uncover process gaps and performance failures, and develop solutions that improve efficiency and value.
- Deliver Results: Drive initiatives that generate operational and financial benefits.
- Cross-Functional Execution: Lead projects that span multiple business areas, including NY and MA, Gas and Electric, and Customer processes.
- Communicate Outcomes: Share results and insights with leadership to support strategic decisions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across departments to ensure smooth information flow and collaboration.
- Data-Driven Analysis: Collect and analyze data, map value streams, and define KPIs to support process improvements.
- Support End-to-End Mapping: Help deliver E2E Customer Process Maps with clearly defined performance indicators.
- Promote Continuous Improvement: Challenge existing processes and promote a culture of innovation and value for money.
- Apply Best Practices: Stay current with industry trends and apply technical/process excellence across teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in an analytical field)
- 5–7 years of relevant experience
- Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
- Strong understanding of utility operations and regulatory environment
- Proven ability to lead through influence and motivate cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Passion for improving customer experience and driving performance
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Salary
$114,000 - $134,000 a year - Upstate, NY
$137,000 - $161,000 a year - Downstate, NY
$128,000 - $151,000 a year - Massachusetts
Salary commensurate with location and experience
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
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National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
Nearest Major Market: Brooklyn
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City