.**Company Description**About Smiths Interconnect:Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.**Job Description** SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO**:- Work with leaders to understand priorities linked to the Y-Tree, creates Hoppers and assist prioritisation on an ongoing basis- Lead project teams that deliver hard hitting results that are connected to the strategic business priorities for the organisation- Demonstrate leadership skills by challenging projects with more uncertain outcomes- Synthesize large amounts of data into clear management communication- Maintain strong communication with sponsors and process owners to ensure effective project management- Effectively deploy Lean tools to reduce waste and improve standard work- Actively coach Green Belts (GBs) to ensure strong project attainment in a timely fashion- Select high potential employees to train and develop further in process improvement methodologies**Process Improvement Culture**- Act as SES ambassadors in their area, sharing best practices with leadership and other BBs and GBs- Support strong SES communication rhythm for their area- Demonstrate enthusiasm and create a positive team spirit to maximise project outcomes- Ensure continuous utilisation of SES capability throughout improvement projects**Qualifications**Continuous improvement mindset and interest - potentially demonstrated by pursuit of Green Belt or beyond qualification at Smiths- Complex process efficiency, effectiveness or improvement experience - likely focused on growth or customer experience- Experience managing a team - direct or matrix- Stakeholder management experience in a business and complex change context- Exceptional knowledge and demonstration of the SLB- MBA and/or consultancy experience- Lean Six Sigma experience would be an advantage but not an essential prerequisite**Skills**:- ** Strong leadership**:Change management, coaching, interpersonal and communication skills. Engaging leadership style with proven ability to drive change. Ability to develop high-potential talent and build organization capabilities. Lives the Smiths values and leadership behaviours- ** Resilience and Determination**:Ability to thrive in ambiguity. The ability to stay committed to each core process and step in the project, whilst continuously aligning and realigning stakeholders on complex challenges and topics, and ensuring benefits stay aligned and embedded- ** Governance Mindset**:Starts with and holds firm to the standard