Process Optimisation Lead

Pontoon
Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£500 – £800 pd
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Posted
28 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Job Title: Process Optimisation Lead

Location: Warwick (Remote Options Available)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Rate: £500-£800 per day Umbrella

About Us

Join our client, a leader in the energy sector, as they seek a dynamic Process Optimisation Lead to work within their Chief Data Office. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy delivery while enhancing business processes. Whether you're based in the US (New York or New England) or anywhere in the UK, we want to hear from you!

Your Role

As the Process Optimisation Lead, you will take charge of evolving an existing business process related to third-party Artificial Intelligence products and services. You'll be responsible for:

Process Design:- Reviewing the current end-to-end process to identify strengths and weaknesses.

- Defining and implementing measurable KPIs for improvement.

- Designing an updated process that enhances overall efficiency.

Process Implementation:- Collaborating with IT teams to integrate process stages into applications.

- Partnering with business teams to implement non-IT process stages.

- Producing user-friendly process maps and guidance documentation.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should bring:

Significant experience in process improvement roles.

Strong knowledge of ServiceNow and SAP Ariba Risk process implementations.

Excellent business partnership and communication skills.

Proven ability to influence across diverse stakeholder groups.

A knack for creating clear and engaging user-facing documentation.

Risk management experience is a plus, but not essential.Who You Are

A strong process candidate with a passion for optimisation!

Someone who thrives on identifying quick wins while navigating changes in the landscape.

An individual who can work independently on a self-contained project, making a significant impact in the interim.Why This Role is Unique

This is not just any process role; it's your chance to redefine how processes integrate with AI without needing prior experience in AI itself. Your focus will be on process improvement and optimisation, helping to build a more efficient and effective framework for the organisation.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are enthusiastic about driving change and improving processes in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering safe and secure energy solutions.

Apply Now!

Take the next step in your career and help shape the sustainable energy systems of tomorrow. Your journey starts here!

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention

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