Project Process Improvement Manager

Posted Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 05:00

Kodak Alaris is a global technology company that’s delivering future value through customer solutions. Our advanced, patented intellectual property combines breakthrough technologies, digital transformation, and human know-how to unlock the power of images and information. We make businesses run faster, governments run smarter and provide consumers innovative solutions to preserve and enjoy their most cherished memories. Our future is powered by our employees’ creativity. Expect a lot from Kodak Alaris and know that we expect a lot of ourselves and the performance of the company.

The Alaris division of Kodak Alaris is a leading provider of information capture solutions that simplify business processes. We exist to help the world make sense of information with smart, connected solutions powered by decades of image science innovation. Our award-winning range of scanners, software and services are available worldwide, and through our network of channel partners.

Position Summary

We are seeking a unique position blending both, 1. generalist Project Manager, with, 2. the ability to specifically perform root cause analysis with the view to then also project manage the subsequent improvement project, all within the operations organisation / across operational processes.

The ideal candidate will have approximately 5+ years of experience in project management, process improvement, or operational excellence, preferably within a technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment/ “diagnosis”, documentation and support the redesign, of operational processes
• Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and process gaps through data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Propose practical, lean, agile, process improvement opportunities/ methodologies to improve delivery speed, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Establish consistent project lifecycle management processes, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within scope
• Facilitate process mapping sessions in order to identify breakdown in process/ communication and provide sensible/practical solutions
• Project manage change initiatives across a variety of operational functions
• Develop and implement project governance frameworks, standards, methodologies, and operating models
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and business stakeholders to align improvement initiatives with strategic priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Approximately 5+ years of experience in project management, PMO, business transformation, operational excellence, or process improvement
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models
• Effectively articulate and communicate business workflow using standard methods and tools (i.e. Value Stream Map's, Swim Lane diagram)
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business improvements
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using project and collaboration platforms
• Proficient in BI and D365.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or similar
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Remote
• Travel on a very infrequent basis e.g. 2 times per year
• Must be able to adopt a flexible work schedule/hours to suit both the business and the post holder given the global nature/coverage of the Operations function.

This job description is provided as a guide to the main duties and responsibilities of the role. The employee is required to undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required.

Kodak Alaris is an equal opportunities employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender reassignment), pregnancy, religion and belief, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), disability, medical history, and marital status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

As a member of the Kodak Alaris team, you will be eligible for various benefits such as pension, private healthcare, life assurance and 26 days holiday (increasing up to 29 days holiday depending on length of service) and hybrid working.

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