OA&A Process Excellence Principal

As an OA&A Process Excellence Principal, you will play an integral role in helping the company grow.  You will also plays a critical leadership function in IBP implementation, enterprise data strategy, systems scaling decisions, and cross functional project execution while elevating the visibility, consistency, and impact of Operations analytics and applications.  You will be responsible for providing senior-level technical, analytical, and strategic guidance to enable scalable Operations performance through enterprise applications, analytics, and data-driven process design. This role through projects will be responsible for intake, cross-functional alignment, and execution of Operations requests involving internal processes, software systems, analytics, and AI. The position balances broad strategic guidance with detailed execution, helping Operations leadership translate business needs into well-aligned solutions across applications, analytics platforms, and emerging technologies. Acting as a trusted advisor, the OA&A Process Excellence Principal ensures solutions are fit-for-purpose, value-driven, and aligned with the companies’ business complexity, growth trajectory, and long-term technology roadmap.

 

• Provide senior technical and process leadership for process and solution implementation and maturity, including demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and financial integration. 
• Advise on Operations solutions for sequencing and scalability decisions, ensuring solutions fit the operational complexity and growth stage of the business. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solution designs meet real operational needs, and that execution performs as intended in practice—not just in concept. 
• Ensure Operations analytics, scenarios, and dashboards connect planning outcomes to operational execution and financial impact. 
• Contribute to development of a 3–5 years Digital Strategy roadmap, aligned with operational strategy and business growth. 
• Help bridge gaps between operational systems (e.g., Pulse, MES, SAP, analytics tools) to enable improved visibility, including near real-time production of health insights. 
• Ensure assigned projects are aligned, value-focused, and executed effectively by delivery teams. 
• Understand business needs and provide strategic insights on dashboard and reporting ecosystem synergy, ensuring consistency, relevance, and executive usability. 
• Translate vague or emerging ideas into structured analytical solutions, balancing innovation with business value. 
• Evaluate and guide appropriate use of AI and advanced analytics, focusing on practical business impact rather than technology novelty. 

 

• Master’s degree in operations management, data science, industrial engineering, or related field preferred.
• Deep understanding of Operations processes and systems (planning, manufacturing, execution, analytics)
• Strong experience with SAP and IBP, including practical understanding of module selection and scalability tradeoffs
• Experience with or exposure to MES, master data management, and production analytics
• Proven ability to lead ambiguous, cross functional initiatives from concept through execution
• Strong analytical framework development skills (KPIs, scenarios, forecasting, decision support)
• Experience in medical devices, biotech, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries preferred
• Excellent communication skills with ability to convey complex technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences
• High degree of accuracy, structured problem-solving, and systems thinking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced analytics and visualization tools preferred
• Strong collaboration skills across business, analytics, and IT teams

 

General office environment. Willingness and ability to work on site. May have business travel from 0-25%. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

 

We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.  

Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.  

 

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.

• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.

• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

 

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

 

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.