Continuous Improvement Manager

Are you interested in gaining insights into the operations of multinational clients listed in the Global Fortune 500? Would you enjoy working in a diverse environment where you can connect with colleagues from around the world? If so, we invite you to join us in helping companies navigate the complexities of Value Added Tax (VAT). Come and be part of a respected brand and gain valuable expertise in this field while working alongside a global team!Budapest is host to KPMG Global Services Hungary (KGSH), KPMG’s international center of excellence for VAT compliance solutions. Our team of multicultural professionals provides coverage in more than 40 countries with relevant language and technical skills.What we offer*3 days home office opportunity and flexible working hoursPrivate health care coverage including dental services (Medicover)Eyeglasses compensationCollective life and accident insuranceWide range of Cafeteria elements (such as SZÉP Card, MOL Bubi, MOL Limo)Annual bonus may be awarded based on your and the Firm’s performanceCompany car/car allowanceiPhone14 with subscriptionReferral bonusInternal coaching opportunitySports opportunities and All You Can Move sportpass availabilityCompensation for long-distance commutes (for those who commute to work from outside the city limits)Relocation support for foreign candidates3 paid days for volunteering and CSR activitiesIn-depth professional training from beginner to advanced levelOpportunity to participate in English and Hungarian language coursesRole summaryKPMG Global Services has established a global Continuous Improvement road map across Global Service Centres and want to leverage on LEAN transformation and other Continuous Improvement methodologies to deliver Operational Improvement benefits across various Business Units & Support functions.A major component of the benefit target will be delivered through undertaking specific initiatives that find major efficiencies in our operations, improve the utilization levels and where appropriate reengineer the current operating model and establishing a continuous improvement culture.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify process improvement / efficiency opportunities through Gemba, Lean workshops and process reviews to be implemented to drive tangible benefit for KGSH/KDNEnsure business cases are thoroughly researched and syndicatedDeliver Continuous Improvement projects within the divisional portfolio on time, to scope and within budgetDrive governance of Continuous Improvement FrameworkEnsure the Continuous Improvement methodology, tools, technologies and thinking is embedded in this program at various leadership levelsCreate and deliver a communications plan which builds a deep and wide understanding of Lean across the divisionCollaborate with other departments / Peer experts /Global teams to maximize benefit realizationOperate as an exemplar to constructively challenge the organization to constantly improve operational capability and performanceRequirements10 years of overall experience of which at least 5-8 years of experience in driving independent Black belt six sigma / LEAN transformation projects from global services backgroundMust have led 5-10 strategical projects and executive large strategic transformationsContinuous Improvement expertise, experience of large and complex Lean projects and track record of significant deliveryKnowledge of Lean methodologies and personal history of applying them to deliver business benefits within an organisationAbility to structure, analyse and present complex ideas and data, as well as resolve complex problemsAble to determine options, prioritise and make decisions that drive programme and organisational agenda forward but which also focus on ‘doing the right thing’Able to motivate and lead large cross-sections of the organisation through the Continuous Improvement journeyPeople management skills with demonstrated ability to lead teams in a matrix organizationAbility to operate effectively whilst under considerable pressureExceptional people skills - Ability to influence senior stakeholders, motivate and lead large cross-sections of the organisation to drive a cultural changeExceptional communication and presentation skillsTechnical skillsDeep Understanding of LEAN Tools and its implementations on groundShould have done Quality & Business Excellence roles in large capacityAbility to build value stream maps and use tools like Visio / Igraphics & other lean toolsPreferable to have experience in Quality FrameworksExperience of building value stream maps, facilitating Action Workouts and drive GEMBAHas run programs on Continuos Improvement across the Value chain of organisation - Operations/ Information Technology/ Finance and Accounting/ Services & Sales etc.Knowledge of process automation / Robotic Process automation / digitization techniques and technologies / Six Sigma is an advantage*Elements should be in line with company guidelines and policies.