Business Improvement Manager Jobs
Business Improvement Manager jobs are open across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and government contracting, from analyst-adjacent roles to senior and director-level positions, with specializations in process optimization, operational efficiency, and change management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.
Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Job Description:
Compensation: $115,000 - $125,000
This position can be located near any of the following Vitalant locations: Scottsdale, AZ; Denver, CO; Mather, CA; Rosemont, IL; or Pittsburgh, PA.
Application deadline: October 9, 2026
At Vitalant, continuous improvement plays an important role in helping us save and improve lives through blood donation, research, and innovation. The Business Process Improvement Manager supports this mission by leading initiatives that strengthen the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of processes across the organization. This role partners with national and functional leaders to identify opportunities, prioritize improvement efforts, and lead cross-functional teams in implementing sustainable solutions using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
The Business Process Improvement Manager applies statistical and non-statistical problem-solving tools to analyze processes, identify root causes, and drive measurable improvements. For the National BPI Manager, the role also serves as the Smartsheet administrator, providing expertise in system configuration, user access, and automated workflow development to support streamlined, efficient processes across the enterprise.
As a Business Process Improvement Manager, you'll lead:
- Process Improvement & Project Execution
- Identifies, manages, and executes Lean Six Sigma initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
- Partners with leaders to prioritize initiatives that deliver maximum business value and address critical risks.
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Develops control plans and daily management systems to sustain improvements and prevent performance regression.
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Data & Performance Measurement
- Performs data analysis to identify trends, bottlenecks, defects, variation, and waste; recommends corrective actions.
- Establishes primary metrics to monitor process outputs and measure performance success; track pre/post improvement results.
-
Collaborates with Finance to quantify the financial impact of improvements and validate benefits realization.
-
Collaboration & Coaching
- Coaches various teams on Lean and structured problem-solving principles.
- Fosters a culture of innovation, engagement, and continuous improvement.
-
Aligns process improvement goals across teams, identifies redundancies, and coordinates shared stakeholder initiatives.
-
Operational Engagement & Documentation
- Conducts “Go and See” visits at points of work to understand processes and staff interactions; ensure improvement solutions fit the operational context.
- Partners with Technical Authors to ensure process documentation reflects environment, design, and flow considerations for optimal efficiency.
- Executes Post-Implementation Reviews (PIR) to verify outcomes, capture learnings, and adjust control plans as needed.
-
Prepares and presents project status and results clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
-
Smartsheet Administration (“National” BPI Mgr. only)
- Serves as a Smartsheet Administrator, responsible for managing system configuration, user access and permissions, and troubleshooting platform issues.
-
Collaborates with business stakeholders to assess Smartsheet process needs, and translates requirements into scalable automated solutions, including development of workflows, reports, and dashboards, to support business operations.
-
Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations. Brings compliance issues to the attention of management.
- Assures quality customer service to all customers.
- Performs all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., Business Administration or a technical field) required.
- Knowledge of performance improvement, statistical tools, and CGMP systems and applications required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (by a recognized certifying agency) or completion within 12 months required.
Experience
- Five years related experience required.
- Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement implementation and/or project management experience required.
- Use of statistical techniques and other problem-solving tools required.
- Experience in the healthcare, blood banking, or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Strong quantitative, analytical and process design/redesign skills.
- Proficient use with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Statistical Software (Minitab, SigmaXL, etc.).
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Location:
9305 East Via de Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Job Category:
Corporate
Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org
If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.
At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.
Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Job Description:
Compensation: $115,000 - $125,000
This position can be located near any of the following Vitalant locations: Scottsdale, AZ; Denver, CO; Mather, CA; Rosemont, IL; or Pittsburgh, PA.
Application deadline: October 9, 2026
At Vitalant, continuous improvement plays an important role in helping us save and improve lives through blood donation, research, and innovation. The Business Process Improvement Manager supports this mission by leading initiatives that strengthen the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of processes across the organization. This role partners with national and functional leaders to identify opportunities, prioritize improvement efforts, and lead cross-functional teams in implementing sustainable solutions using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
The Business Process Improvement Manager applies statistical and non-statistical problem-solving tools to analyze processes, identify root causes, and drive measurable improvements. For the National BPI Manager, the role also serves as the Smartsheet administrator, providing expertise in system configuration, user access, and automated workflow development to support streamlined, efficient processes across the enterprise.
As a Business Process Improvement Manager, you'll lead:
- Process Improvement & Project Execution
- Identifies, manages, and executes Lean Six Sigma initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
- Partners with leaders to prioritize initiatives that deliver maximum business value and address critical risks.
-
Develops control plans and daily management systems to sustain improvements and prevent performance regression.
-
Data & Performance Measurement
- Performs data analysis to identify trends, bottlenecks, defects, variation, and waste; recommends corrective actions.
- Establishes primary metrics to monitor process outputs and measure performance success; track pre/post improvement results.
-
Collaborates with Finance to quantify the financial impact of improvements and validate benefits realization.
-
Collaboration & Coaching
- Coaches various teams on Lean and structured problem-solving principles.
- Fosters a culture of innovation, engagement, and continuous improvement.
-
Aligns process improvement goals across teams, identifies redundancies, and coordinates shared stakeholder initiatives.
-
Operational Engagement & Documentation
- Conducts “Go and See” visits at points of work to understand processes and staff interactions; ensure improvement solutions fit the operational context.
- Partners with Technical Authors to ensure process documentation reflects environment, design, and flow considerations for optimal efficiency.
- Executes Post-Implementation Reviews (PIR) to verify outcomes, capture learnings, and adjust control plans as needed.
-
Prepares and presents project status and results clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
-
Smartsheet Administration (“National” BPI Mgr. only)
- Serves as a Smartsheet Administrator, responsible for managing system configuration, user access and permissions, and troubleshooting platform issues.
-
Collaborates with business stakeholders to assess Smartsheet process needs, and translates requirements into scalable automated solutions, including development of workflows, reports, and dashboards, to support business operations.
-
Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations. Brings compliance issues to the attention of management.
- Assures quality customer service to all customers.
- Performs all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., Business Administration or a technical field) required.
- Knowledge of performance improvement, statistical tools, and CGMP systems and applications required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (by a recognized certifying agency) or completion within 12 months required.
Experience
- Five years related experience required.
- Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement implementation and/or project management experience required.
- Use of statistical techniques and other problem-solving tools required.
- Experience in the healthcare, blood banking, or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Strong quantitative, analytical and process design/redesign skills.
- Proficient use with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Statistical Software (Minitab, SigmaXL, etc.).
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Location:
9305 East Via de Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Job Category:
Corporate
Contact Information: careers@vitalant.org
If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.
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Who's Hiring
- Protiviti11
- Guidehouse3
- Fidelity Investments2
- American Heart Association2
- BRS1
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business improvement manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field
- Experience leading process improvement projects using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
- Proficiency with process mapping tools and data analysis software such as Excel or Visio
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills across business units
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred by many employers
- Demonstrated ability to build and present business cases to senior leadership
Tips for Your Business Improvement Manager Job Search
Quantify process improvements on your resume
Business improvement manager resumes live or die by outcomes. For every initiative you led, attach a measurable result, cycle time reduced, cost saved, or defect rate cut. Hiring managers skip candidates who describe activities without showing what changed because of them.
Align your methodology to the job posting
Job postings reveal which improvement framework the employer uses, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or PDCA. Mirror that language in your resume and cover letter. A posting heavy on 'value stream mapping' wants different emphasis than one focused on 'agile retrospectives.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists business improvement manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target roles by industry to sharpen your pitch
Business improvement manager openings in healthcare have different regulatory pressures than those in manufacturing or financial services. When you apply to a specific sector, reframe past wins in that industry's language, patient throughput, compliance costs, or production yield, not generic efficiency gains.
Prepare a case study for your interview
Most business improvement manager interviews include a scenario or case exercise. Walk in ready to narrate one full project: the problem you inherited, the diagnostic method you used, the stakeholders you managed, and the outcome you delivered. Generic 'I improved processes' answers don't get offers.
Negotiate scope alongside salary at offer stage
Business improvement managers often find the real leverage is in what they're authorized to do, not just what they're paid. When you receive an offer, ask which departments you'll have access to, whether you have budget authority, and what executive sponsorship looks like for your projects.
Business Improvement Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most business improvement managers?
The most active employers for business improvement managers right now are Protiviti, Guidehouse, and Fidelity Investments, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large manufacturers, and financial institutions consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many business improvement manager jobs are remote?
About 76% of business improvement manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles focused on data analysis, reporting, and change management documentation tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring hands-on floor observation or in-person workshop facilitation typically require an on-site presence.
How do you become a business improvement manager?
Start by building a foundation in process improvement methodologies, Lean and Six Sigma are the most widely recognized. Earn a Green Belt certification to signal structured competence to employers. Build your project portfolio in analyst, coordinator, or operations roles before moving into a management title. Demonstrating that you can lead cross-functional teams through a full improvement cycle, from problem diagnosis to sustained results, is what gets you hired at the manager level.
Can you get a business improvement manager job with limited experience?
Yes, but you'll need to substitute depth of experience with proof of methodology. Candidates early in their careers should complete a recognized certification, document any process improvement projects from prior roles no matter how small, and apply to companies with formal rotational or associate-level improvement programs. Framing internship or coordinator work as structured improvement projects, with before-and-after metrics, closes the experience gap more effectively than simply listing job titles.
What does the business improvement manager interview process look like?
Most employers run three to four rounds. The first is typically a recruiter screen covering background and methodology familiarity. A hiring manager interview follows, focused on past project examples and stakeholder leadership. Many companies then add a case study or presentation round where you diagnose a fictional process problem and recommend a solution. Final rounds often include a panel with operations or department heads whose teams you'd work with directly.
Where can I find and apply to business improvement manager jobs?
You can find and apply to business improvement manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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