Senior Operations Improvement Consultant

vor 2 Monaten


Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Rakuten Symphony Deutschland GmbH Vollzeit

Rakuten Symphony Deutschland GmbH is a prominent entity within the Rakuten Group, dedicated to delivering global B2B solutions for the mobile telecommunications sector and facilitating next-generation, cloud-based international mobile services. Building on the technology utilized to launch Japan's latest mobile network, we are now expanding our mobile offerings worldwide. To support our goal of providing an innovative cloud-native telecommunications platform for our clients, Rakuten Symphony is eager to recruit and nurture top talent. We invite individuals to join our team in Germany across various functional areas of our operations – from sales to engineering, support functions to product development. Together, let’s shape the future of mobile telecommunications.

As a Senior Process Improvement Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to enhance organizational processes. You will coordinate with and mentor fellow specialists to continuously refine existing and future processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conducting comprehensive process improvement initiatives and securing approval from relevant stakeholders;
  • Establishing KPIs to assess the effectiveness of process improvement capabilities;
  • Collaborating closely with process owners to perform maturity and adoption audits according to established frameworks to identify current process gaps;
  • Gathering change requests related to process design from department heads and implementing those changes in conjunction with the process design team;
  • Finalizing project documentation and reports;
  • Facilitating process improvement workshops with stakeholders, sharing insights gained from the analysis of existing processes;
  • Overseeing process flows and documentation while supporting the development and maintenance of logs for process modifications;
  • Advocating for process adoption initiatives and monitoring key KPIs to reflect progress;
  • Ensuring processes are optimized, effective, and aligned with customer requirements while supporting organizational development and growth;
  • Encouraging a culture of continuous process improvement and sharing these values with junior associates through mentorship;
  • Acting as a liaison for escalations between internal and external partners.
Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of experience in Business Administration, Operations, or Management, preferably within a telecommunications operator or an ICT/Product company;
  • 6+ years in continuous process improvement and implementation, utilizing Six Sigma methodologies for ongoing enhancement, ideally within a telecommunications operator or an ICT/Product company;
  • Familiarity with various domains within a telecommunications operator (procurement, finance, product management, service desk, engineering, etc.) and an understanding of their interdependencies is highly desirable;
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification or equivalent training;
  • Demonstrated experience in operations management related to process design, development, and auditing (including maturity assessments, adoption assessments, gap identification, etc.);
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering quality outcomes;
  • Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple, often conflicting priorities to successful completion;
  • Consistently operates with the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and fidelity, acting in the best interest of the organization;
  • Proven capability for up-skilling and re-skilling, with a curious mindset and a desire for continuous learning and growth;
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience guiding team members to achieve objectives;
  • Technical writing proficiency;
  • Experience with tools such as Excel and Visio for producing workflows;
  • Ability to function as a team player, exhibiting a flexible and positive attitude;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities;
  • Ability to perform under pressure;
  • A self-starter who can work independently yet is comfortable and effective in a team environment.

Additional Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (minimum 4 years) in Business Administration, Operations, Management, or an equivalent field/experience;
  • Any certification or diploma in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) will be an added advantage;
  • Six Sigma Green/Yellow Belt certification or equivalent training;
  • Certification in TM Forum Business Process Frameworx (eTOM) would be an added advantage;
  • Proficiency in written and verbal communication in English/German.
Benefits
  • Collaborative colleagues, an international team, and a dynamic work environment
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Modern workplaces with high-quality equipment
  • Excellent growth prospects, competitive compensation, and bonus opportunities
  • And much more

We look forward to your application and the opportunity to collaborate in building a strong brand in Germany.

RAKUTEN SHUGI PRINCIPLES

Our global practices define specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and unified across the globe. We expect Rakuten employees to embody these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.

  • Always improve, always advance. Strive for complete success - Kaizen.
  • Be passionately professional. Approach your work with unwavering commitment and determination to excel.
  • Hypothesize - Practice - Validate - Shikumika. Utilize the Rakuten Cycle to navigate unknown territories successfully.
  • Maximize Customer Satisfaction. The greatest fulfillment for workers in a service industry is witnessing customer satisfaction.
  • Speed Speed Speed Always be mindful of time. Take initiative, set clear objectives, and engage your team.


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