Kanban and Flow Optimization Consultant - BF
Context: Project and maintenance teams wish to improve the visibility of their activity, control ongoing work and streamline the processing of requests through pull-based management.
Mission: To design, deploy and maintain a Kanban system adapted to the team's context in order to improve lead times, completion capacity and predictability of flows.
Main activities :- Analyze existing workflows and identify bottlenecks. Configure and deploy a Kanban board with tools. Define service classes, routing rules, and work-in-progress limits. Implement workflow statistics and indicators. Prepare and lead progress meetings. Support the team until they independently adopt the practices.
- Kanban Methodology: mastery of pull flow principles, work-in-progress limits, service classes, explicit policies, delivery cadence, and feedback loops. Flow Analysis: value stream mapping, identification of queues and bottlenecks, root cause analysis, and throughput optimization. Performance Measurement: mastery of lead time, cycle time, throughput, item age, cumulative flow diagram, and data-driven forecasting. System Design: definition of columns, routing rules, entry and exit criteria, prioritization policies, and escalation rules. Tools: advanced Jira configuration, JQL filters, boards, workflows, automations, reports, and dashboards. Continuous Improvement: facilitating flow reviews, service reviews, retrospectives, and measured experiments. Change Management: team training, manager coaching, and skills transfer to achieve autonomy.
Required Profile : Education: Master's degree (or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, project management, organization, or a related field. Experience: At least 5 years of experience in continuous improvement or workflow management within project, product, or maintenance teams, including proven experience implementing Kanban systems. Expected track record: Concrete achievements in improving throughput, lead times, or predictability, leveraging workflow data and configuring tools. Certifications: At least one relevant Kanban, Lean, or Agile certification, such as KMP, TKP, PSM, or equivalent; additional certification in change management is a plus. Qualities: Analytical rigor, pragmatism, keen observation skills, teaching ability, capacity to build consensus, a passion for experimentation, and clear communication with both teams and management.
Application: CV + cover letter + copies of diplomas to be sent to
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