Manager, Project

Job Description This position will lead a variety of projects and teams to apply Business Transformation/Lean principles and tools to ensure Quest Diagnostics is efficient and effective in the delivery of its services, solutions, and processes while improving customer and employee satisfaction. The role also involves coaching others to learn and apply Lean principles and tools to their daily work. This is a hybrid position at SJC Lab: 4 days onsite and 1 day work from home. Pay Range: $87,000 - $115,000 per year. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits Information Medical/Prescription Drugs Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Supplemental Health Plans 401(k) Plan – Company match dollar‑for‑dollar up to 5% Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Supplemental Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability buy‑up Blueprint for Wellness Emotional Well‑Being Resources Educational Assistance Paid time off / Health Time Responsibilities Provide support to key laboratory departments to ensure quality, service delivery, and cost savings targets are met. Spend significant time in the lab to learn processes, build relationships, and understand pain points. Collaborate with department leadership to review turnaround time, productivity, and quality metrics to drive improvements. Establish a pipeline of continuous improvement projects that includes a mix of self‑led and mentored initiatives. Lead projects and working teams to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects. Lead projects through issues, roadblocks, and problems. Act as a change agent to drive teams toward success. Guide team members to perform through issues and constraints. Own the timeline, budget, resource constraints, and deliverables/results. Shift between the big picture and the small‑but‑crucial details. Roll up sleeves to work through detailed issues when needed. Ensure all appropriate tools are completed and used effectively (e.g., charter, Gantt chart, status updates). Actively communicate with project sponsors and stakeholders, establish regular communication points, and manage expectations. Perform root cause analysis on project shortfalls and take corrective action as necessary. Apply Business Transformation/Lean principles and tools to a variety of small to medium projects and other necessary activities: Identify root causes of issues and design solutions that address them. Define, monitor, and control processes. Understand internal and external customer needs and design solutions around them. Identify the impacts from change and develop proactive change plans. Support various teams by facilitating on‑site workshops, rapid continuous improvement events, and providing ongoing guidance or consultation. Coach employees on the use of various tools, concepts, and practices foundational to Business Transformation/Lean to build self‑sufficiency, sustainability, and scalability. Participate in Communities of Practice. Lead Business Transformation/Lean training classes. Document business processes. Complete required continued learning. Qualifications Demonstrated experience (1 to 3 years) of leading projects from initiation to completion. Physical And Mental Requirements The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Frequent walking and/or standing. Knowledge Working knowledge of SJC lab systems (SunQuest, Cognos, Atlas, QLS, etc.). Demonstrated experience facilitating discussions or workshops. Some experience leading changes. Skills Problem‑solving skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills across multiple formats: formal presentations, meetings, conference calls, e‑mails, and memos. Demonstrated data analysis skills. Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with others. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Interpersonal skills. Decision‑making skills. Planning and organization skills. Results‑oriented. Creative. Persistent. Composed. Able to learn new concepts rapidly. EDUCATION Associates Degree (Required). Bachelor’s Degree preferred. LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS Formal training in project management or continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Lean, Theory of constraints). Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr