The Guitar Center Company · 17 hours ago
Project Manager, Process Optimization
Westlake Village, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$155K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expThe Guitar Center Company is the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer, and they are seeking a Project Manager for Process Optimization. This role is responsible for leading enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce costs through methodologies like Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma.
Hiring Manager
Christine Aquino Rogers
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end process optimization projects across multiple functions to improve efficiency, quality, and other relevant business outcomes
Apply process optimization methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to identify process improvement opportunities and execution steps to drive improvement
Build ongoing methodologies, tools and operations to manage and measure the impact of initiatives
Manage a portfolio of improvement projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, budgets, and timelines
Serve as a change agent, promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the organization
Analyze operational, financial or process data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for optimization
Design target state process flows and the cross-functional implementation activities to enable across all Process, People, and Technology considerations
Present findings, recommendations, and results to senior leadership in clear, actionable terms
Train, coach, and mentor staff in Process Optimization tools and methodologies, to build an internal capability and knowledge base
Manage and develop project teams, providing feedback and performance guidance
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure project sustainability and long-term adoption of improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
5+ years of professional experience in Lean Six Sigma project execution, with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role
Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings, process improvements, and efficiency gains
Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation abilities
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change in a matrixed environment
Proficiency with process mapping, statistical analysis tools and project management software
Preferred
Master's degree
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (Master Black Belt a plus)
Experience executing Kaizen initiatives across Retail, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Store, and Contact Center environments
Familiarity in leveraging advanced process optimization enablers such as RPA, Process Mining, AI, and enhanced operating models
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K plus company match
Mental health support
Paid sick/holiday/vacation time
Employee discount program
Tuition reimbursement options
Company
The Guitar Center Company
We exist so music can persist. Our family of brands has put more instruments into the hands of more people than anyone on the planet.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Gabriel Dalporto
Chief Executive Officer
Ron Japinga
CEO
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