Process Improvement Consultant Sr Job in Aurora, CO US. UCHealth

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt ready to drive change at scale? This Process Improvement Consultant job in Aurora, CO is a senior, onsite role with UCHealth at the Leprino Building. You will lead organisational redesign initiatives across one of Colorado’s largest healthcare systems. Pay is $41.43 to $62.15 an hour.

Job snapshot

• Category: Professional / Management
• Location: UCHealth Leprino Building, Aurora, CO
• Department: Process Improvement
• Work schedule: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Days
• Pay: $41.43 to $62.15 / hour, depending on relevant experience
• Work setting: Onsite (no hybrid or remote option)
• Job ID: 388001
• Date posted: 27 May 2026

Summary

You will lead organisational redesign initiatives. You will also lead and teach cross-functional Lean Six Sigma approaches to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple facility and cross-organisational teams. Help them achieve their strategic objectives and desired outcomes.
• Lead and coach the leaders of system-wide, service line, and cross-functional events.
• Coordinate services with other departments and service lines.
• Mentor Green Belts on Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Process Improvement Consultants, in coordination with Leadership.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma waste and error reduction techniques to organisational operations.
• Make sure all work follows PI standards and the principles of Lean.
• Lead cross-functional teams that include physicians, clinicians, and administrative staff.
• Plan and develop key projects, and make sure they reach completion.
• Develop projects that streamline and improve organisational processes.
• Deliver presentations and reports to project teams and executive sponsors.
• Help the organisation reach measurable outcomes in quality, safety, financial, operational, and patient experience targets.

The work requires critical thinking, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• At least 3 years of related experience. This must include project management and facilitation, plus experience leading complex, cross-organisational improvement initiatives.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in healthcare, business, or a related field.

About UCHealth and our total rewards

Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in your professional success and personal wellbeing. We do this through a comprehensive total rewards program.*

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus. It recognises your contributions to quality, patient experience, organisational growth, financial goals, and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October. It is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: the Annual Merit Pay Increase recognises work that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards. These are documented through UCHealth’s evaluation process. The increase also accounts for greater experience, skills, and cost of living.
• Market reviews: all UCHealth positions are reviewed annually. We make sure base pay aligns with market standards and adjust rates to stay competitive.

Health and wellbeing

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability, with a buy-up option.

Retirement and savings

• A 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• An additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care.
• A health savings account is available when you are enrolled in a high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degree and certificate programs to support your growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees are paid by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 a year pre-paid by UCHealth, or up to $5,250 a year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, with thousands of virtual courses and seminars, plus internal professional development opportunities.
• Free help navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. You can also submit your federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on your scheduled work hours.

Our mission

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

How to apply

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days. It will stay open until a top applicant is identified, so please apply as soon as you can.

Frequently asked questions

Where is this Process Improvement Consultant job based?

The role is based at the UCHealth Leprino Building in Aurora, Colorado. It is an onsite role with no hybrid or remote option.

How much does it pay?

The hourly pay range is $41.43 to $62.15 an hour. Pay depends on your relevant experience.

What are the working hours?

This is a full-time role of 80 hours per pay period (two weeks), which is 40 hours a week. The shift is days.

What certifications do I need?

You need a Bachelor’s degree and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. You also need at least 3 years of related experience, including project management and facilitation. A Master’s degree in healthcare, business, or a related field is preferred.

What will I be leading?

You will lead organisational redesign initiatives and coach cross-functional Lean Six Sigma improvement work. You will mentor Green Belts and other Process Improvement Consultants. You will also lead teams that include physicians, clinicians, and administrative staff.

Job posted on Apex Global Career. Listing details are provided by the employer and may change — always confirm specifics on the employer’s official careers page before applying. Job ID 388001.