Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is seeking a Sr. Manager of Global Business Process Improvement to join their Financial Services teams. This role is responsible for driving transformation and optimizing processes across diverse business units to accelerate the company's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Liaise with local and global teams to evaluate existing processes across regions for efficiency, compliance, and scalability
Redesign workflows to align with global standards while accommodating local regulatory requirements
Ensure all process improvement initiatives support the global financial services objective and regional business strategies
Engage stakeholders at all organizational levels—from executives to operational teams
Moderate and facilitate work groups to obtain relevant inputs for improving the business processes
Analyze end-to-end processes to uncover inefficiencies, control gaps, and streamlining opportunities
When applicable, use data-driven insights to prioritize high-impact improvements
Develop strategies to manage organizational change across different cultures and regions
Promote a continuous collaborative improvement in mindset globally
Define and track metrics for process effectiveness, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and customer experience
Report progress and outcomes to senior leadership
Assess business units’ governance structures for process ownership and accountability
Liaise with lines of defense to drive ongoing reviews and refinements to maintain process relevance and efficiency

Skills

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience leading enterprise-level business process improvement, transformation, or operational excellence initiatives within financial services or a similarly regulated environment
Demonstrated experience delivering complex, cross-regional initiatives with measurable outcomes related to efficiency, cost reduction, risk mitigation, scalability, or customer experience
Proven ability to assess end-to-end business processes, identify inefficiencies and control gaps, and translate findings into practical, scalable solutions
Strong business and financial acumen, including the ability to interpret financial statements, understand cost drivers, and evaluate the financial impact of process changes
Experience defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics and using data-driven insights to prioritize initiatives and track results
Proven track record of partnering directly with executive leadership and senior stakeholders as a trusted advisor
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a highly matrixed, global organization without direct authority
Strong facilitation skills, with experience leading cross-functional working groups and aligning stakeholders across competing priorities
Experience leading change management efforts across diverse cultures, regions, and regulatory environments
Ability to balance global standardization with local business and regulatory requirements
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity while maintaining disciplined execution
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and present clearly to senior leadership
Strong executive presence with the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels
Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed to support global initiatives
MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred

Benefits

401(k) and Profit Sharing
Fertility Benefits
37.5-hour workweek
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellness Program
Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
Long-Term Disability
Student Debt Repayment Benefits
Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Company Overview

The pursuit... A checkered flag. A scenic panorama unfolding around the bend. A trophy catch. A pulse-quickening stretch of road or trail. It was founded in 1955, and is headquartered in Iwata, Shizuoka, JPN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://yamaha-motor.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 12 in 2023, 8 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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Sr. Manager, Global Process and Strategy Transformation