Senior Lean Program Administrator

Title: Senior Lean Program 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: Denton

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 the University of North Texas Health Science Center 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 will lead process improvement and transformation initiatives within the Finance organization, with primary responsibilities across Budget Office, Accounting, Payroll, Treasury, Procurement and Strategic Infrastructure. Reporting directly to the Chief Transformation Officer, this role provides expert leadership in Lean Six Sigma, change management, and organizational development to drive efficiency, accuracy, and service excellence within core financial operations. While the Finance function is the primary focus, the Administrator may be assigned projects in other institutional areas as defined by the Transformation Office.

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 tools.
- Strong financial acumen with understanding of core Finance functions.
- Proficiency in change management methodologies.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across Finance and enterprise.
- Data-driven decision-making, reporting, and performance measurement skills.
- Leadership and coaching capabilities to develop staff and build organizational capacity.

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in business, finance, or related discipline.
Certification as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB).
Experience in higher education financial operations or other large, complex organizations.
Proven record of delivering measurable financial and operational results through process transformation.
Expertise in budget planning, payroll systems, procurement processes, and infrastructure financial management.

Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties% - Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives within Finance to streamline processes, reduce errors, and optimize resources across Budget Office, Accounting, Payroll, Treasury, Procurement and Strategic Infrastructure. - (Essential)% - Partner with Finance leadership and the Chief Transformation Officer to design and execute a transformation roadmap that aligns financial operations with institutional priorities. - (Essential)% - Facilitate value stream mapping, Kaizen events, and root cause analyses to improve end-to-end financial processes such as budget planning, accounting processes, payroll processing, treasury processes, procurement cycles, and infrastructure resource management. - (Essential)% - Apply structured change management frameworks (e.g., PROSCI/ADKAR) to drive stakeholder engagement, minimize resistance, and sustain adoption of new financial processes. - (Essential)% - Deliver Lean Six Sigma training and workshops tailored to Finance leaders, managers, and staff to build internal process improvement capabilities. - (Essential)% - Mentor Lean practitioners within Finance to strengthen talent pipelines and embed continuous improvement into day-to-day operations. - (Essential)% - Ensure that process improvements comply with institutional policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards. - (Essential)% - Track financial transformation outcomes, including cost savings, accuracy improvements, and service-level enhancements, through dashboards and reports. - (Essential)% - Provide regular updates to the Chief Transformation Officer and Finance leadership on progress, risks, and realized benefits. - (Essential)% - Support additional cross-functional or enterprise projects outside Finance as assigned. - (Essential)
Physical RequirementsCommunicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental HazardsNo adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work ScheduleGenerally, M-F, 8am - 5pm
Driving University VehicleNo
Security SensitiveThis is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special InstructionsApplicants 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.
BenefitsFor 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing.