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Senior Lean Programs Administrator

University of North Texas System Administration
United States, Texas, Fort Worth
Mar 13, 2026
Title: Senior Lean Programs Administrator Employee Classification: Sr Lean Program Administrator Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration Division: SYS-UNTS Chancellor's Office SubDivision-Department: SYS-Transformation Office Department: SYS-Transformation Office-900120 Job Location: Fort Worth Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications FTE: 1.000000 Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible About Us - Values Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. Department Summary The Enterprise Transformation Office partners with all campuses to drive student-centered, sustainable improvements across academic and administrative operations. Guided by Lean principles, the office enhances value for students and stakeholders by streamlining processes, reducing waste, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Emphasizing respect for people, the department empowers faculty, staff, and students to lead change through training, engagement, and data-driven decision-making. By standardizing best practices and promoting agility, the office supports long-term institutional excellence and responsiveness to evolving needs. Position Overview The Senior Lean Programs Administrator leads process improvement and transformation initiatives across the UNT System enterprise. Reporting to the Chief Transformation Officer, this role provides expert leadership in Lean Six Sigma, change management, and organizational development to improve quality, efficiency, and service delivery in core administrative and operational processes. Work is prioritized through the Transformation Office intake/portfolio process and may be concentrated in designated value streams or cross-functional initiatives based on enterprise needs. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, organizational leadership, or related field and 7 years of experience in process improvement, financial operations, or organizational transformation. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Deep knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methods and tools. * Ability to translate strategy into executable charters, roadmaps, and measurable KPIs. * Proficiency in change management and stakeholder engagement. * Strong facilitation skills and ability to build collaborative relationships across the enterprise. * Data-driven decision-making, reporting, and performance measurement skills. * Leadership and coaching capabilities to develop people and build organizational capacity. Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree in business, public administration, organizational development, or a related discipline. * Certification as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB). * Experience in higher education, healthcare, government, or other large, complex organizations. * Proven record of delivering measurable operational and service results through process transformation. * Experience building Lean management systems (visual management, leader standard work, huddles) and benefits tracking disciplines (hard $, cost avoidance, capacity restored). Required License/Registration/Certifications * Certification as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. * Certification in Change Management (PROSCI or equivalent). Job Duties Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives across functional areas to streamline processes, reduce defects, eliminate waste, and optimize resources. Partner with executive sponsors, department leaders, and the Chief Transformation Officer to design and execute transformation roadmaps aligned to institutional priorities. Facilitate value stream mapping, Kaizen/Rapid Improvement events, and root cause analyses to improve end-to-end services and workflows across the enterprise. Apply structured change management frameworks (e.g., PROSCI/ADKAR) to build stakeholder alignment, minimize resistance, and sustain adoption of new ways of working. Deliver Lean Six Sigma training and workshops for leaders, managers, and staff to build internal continuous improvement capability. Coach and mentor Lean practitioners and project teams to strengthen pipelines of problem-solvers and embed continuous improvement into day-to-day work. Ensure improvements align with institutional policies, audit requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. Define, track, and report outcomes such as cycle time reduction, error reduction, capacity restored, customer experience improvements, and cost avoidance/savings through dashboards and reports. Provide regular updates to the Chief Transformation Officer and project sponsors on progress, risks, dependencies, and realized benefits. Support portfolio governance and enterprise problem-solving practices (intake/prioritization, charters, KPI definition, benefits tracking, and standard work) as assigned. Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Driving University Vehicle No Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. EEO Statement The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.