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Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management
Position Summary:
As Operational Excellence Director you will lead Facilities Management operations and strategic account management for a significant Soft service portfolio. You will lead senior managers to drive execution against set strategies and business objectives. You will manage ABM strategic performance at ABM serviced account locations across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages and drives Operational Excellence for the organization’s services and maintains relationships to retain and expand existing strategic accounts.
- Responsible for process review, simplification and implementation to the operational team.
- Collaborate on strategies to reduce operational costs and then drives that strategy to the field delivery team.
- Leads on system and Team Connect development strategy, Amazon systems - WeCan.
- Responsible for creating reports, customer cleaning logs, trackers and converting data to trends and intelligence for the account team to make decisions on.
- Identifies innovation opportunities and co-ordinate trial and rollout programs.
- Supports with special customer projects, trials and requests.
- Responsible for significant key partner relationship management and development.
- Supports Client-facing Business Reviews with peers on account leadership team.
- Typically acts as a point of contact or gatekeeper between strategic account and field operations.
- May select, develop and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function/unit.
- Leads business data analytics, AI strategy and tech innovations and enhancement
Qualities:
- Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.
- Uses analysis, wisdom, experience, and logical methods to make good decisions and solve difficult problems with effective solutions; appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.
- Communicating effectively with a wide range of individuals in written, oral and interpersonal form, including management and other internal and external business contacts.
- Ability to persuade, market and sell new ideas based on culture, audience, and business needs.
- Staying organized and paying attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Connecting with employees, stakeholders, and community partners at all levels, and building strong relationships.
Objectives & Key Results:
Service Delivery
- Contribute to client-facing Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews with peers on account leadership team
- Foster strong client relationships in procurement
- Financial Management
- Deliver 2% year-over-year account efficiency savings
- People management:
- Up to five (5) first line reports at head of projects/lead analyst level
- 2 indirect reports at analyst level
- Identify and develop future leaders in preparation for significant year-over-year portfolio growth
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or ten years related experience.
- HS diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Minimum of five (5) years leadership experience in project and/or service management in Facilities Management.
- Senior level management experience and/or experience running large geographic / multi-client market areas.
- Proven experience managing Projects and Service personnel.
- Experience in complex projects involving multiple subcontractors with multiple month schedules.
- Experience in managing a Service business.
- Experience working with and understanding profit and loss financial statements, project costing, and contract profitability.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, effectively present information, and respond to questions from top management, customers, and service personnel.
- Proficiency in office equipment and Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and specialized tools like Microsoft Project — with both basic and advanced skills
- Ability to travel up to 40% within assigned market
Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management
Position Summary:
As Operational Excellence Director you will lead Facilities Management operations and strategic account management for a significant Soft service portfolio. You will lead senior managers to drive execution against set strategies and business objectives. You will manage ABM strategic performance at ABM serviced account locations across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages and drives Operational Excellence for the organization’s services and maintains relationships to retain and expand existing strategic accounts.
- Responsible for process review, simplification and implementation to the operational team.
- Collaborate on strategies to reduce operational costs and then drives that strategy to the field delivery team.
- Leads on system and Team Connect development strategy, Amazon systems - WeCan.
- Responsible for creating reports, customer cleaning logs, trackers and converting data to trends and intelligence for the account team to make decisions on.
- Identifies innovation opportunities and co-ordinate trial and rollout programs.
- Supports with special customer projects, trials and requests.
- Responsible for significant key partner relationship management and development.
- Supports Client-facing Business Reviews with peers on account leadership team.
- Typically acts as a point of contact or gatekeeper between strategic account and field operations.
- May select, develop and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function/unit.
- Leads business data analytics, AI strategy and tech innovations and enhancement
Qualities:
- Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.
- Uses analysis, wisdom, experience, and logical methods to make good decisions and solve difficult problems with effective solutions; appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.
- Communicating effectively with a wide range of individuals in written, oral and interpersonal form, including management and other internal and external business contacts.
- Ability to persuade, market and sell new ideas based on culture, audience, and business needs.
- Staying organized and paying attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Connecting with employees, stakeholders, and community partners at all levels, and building strong relationships.
Objectives & Key Results:
Service Delivery
- Contribute to client-facing Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews with peers on account leadership team
- Foster strong client relationships in procurement
- Financial Management
- Deliver 2% year-over-year account efficiency savings
- People management:
- Up to five (5) first line reports at head of projects/lead analyst level
- 2 indirect reports at analyst level
- Identify and develop future leaders in preparation for significant year-over-year portfolio growth
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or ten years related experience.
- HS diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Minimum of five (5) years leadership experience in project and/or service management in Facilities Management.
- Senior level management experience and/or experience running large geographic / multi-client market areas.
- Proven experience managing Projects and Service personnel.
- Experience in complex projects involving multiple subcontractors with multiple month schedules.
- Experience in managing a Service business.
- Experience working with and understanding profit and loss financial statements, project costing, and contract profitability.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, effectively present information, and respond to questions from top management, customers, and service personnel.
- Proficiency in office equipment and Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and specialized tools like Microsoft Project — with both basic and advanced skills
- Ability to travel up to 40% within assigned market
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operational excellence consultant jobs.
- Lean or Six Sigma certification at Green Belt or Black Belt level
- Experience leading cross-functional process improvement projects end to end
- Proficiency with process mapping tools such as Visio or Lucidchart
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations management, or a related field
- Ability to analyze operational data using Excel, Minitab, or similar tools
- Strong facilitation skills for running Kaizen events and workshops
Tips for Your Operational Excellence Consultant Job Search
Quantify process improvements on your resume
Hiring managers for operational excellence roles want to see before-and-after numbers. Replace vague bullets like 'improved efficiency' with specific outcomes: cycle time reduced, defect rates cut, or cost savings delivered. Percentage and dollar figures do more than any adjective.
List your certifications above your summary
Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt, or PMP credentials are often minimum filters in applicant tracking systems. Placing them in a dedicated certifications section near the top ensures they're parsed correctly and don't get buried in a skills list at the bottom.
Target postings by methodology match
Some employers run Toyota Production System shops, others use DMAIC or Agile Kaizen. Read each job description closely for the methodology in use and mirror that language in your application. A generic resume signals you haven't read the posting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operational excellence consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a change management story for interviews
Interviewers for operational excellence roles almost always ask how you handled stakeholder resistance to process change. Prepare a specific example that walks through the obstacle, your approach to alignment, and the measurable outcome. Generic answers about 'communication' won't land.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify what projects you'll own in the first six months and what budget authority you'll have. Operational excellence consultants who negotiate access to real improvement projects early build stronger portfolios and advance faster than those who focus only on base pay.
Operational Excellence Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operational excellence consultants?
Augmentis, Divert, and Trivium Packaging are hiring the most operational excellence consultants right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at large manufacturers, hospital systems, and management consulting firms with dedicated operations practices.
How many operational excellence consultant jobs are remote?
About 69% of operational excellence consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Strategy-focused and program management roles tend to be the most remote, while Lean transformation and shop-floor improvement roles almost always require on-site presence at client or facility locations.
How do you become an operational excellence consultant?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or business, then pursue a Lean or Six Sigma certification at the Green Belt level or higher. Build hands-on experience by leading process improvement projects inside a single organization before moving into consulting. A portfolio of documented results, including measurable reductions in waste, cost, or cycle time, is what gets you hired over candidates with credentials alone.
Can you get an operational excellence consultant job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level and associate roles exist, particularly at large consulting firms and industrial companies that run structured development programs. The most effective path in with limited experience is to have completed at least one Kaizen event or process improvement project, even in a volunteer or academic context, and to be specific about the problem you addressed and the result you measured.
What does the operational excellence consultant interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial screening call with a recruiter is followed by a competency interview focused on past improvement projects, then a case study or presentation where you walk through how you would approach a process problem. Final rounds often include a panel with operations leaders who probe your change management approach and your ability to work without formal authority.
Where can I find and apply to operational excellence consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to operational excellence consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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