Project Manager

Job TitleThis 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. This position will also be responsible for coaching others to learn and apply Lean principles and tools to their daily work.This is an Hybrid position at SJC Lab (4 days onsite, 1 day work from home)Pay Range: $87,000 - $115,000/ yearSalary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:· 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 TimeResponsibilitiesProvides support to key laboratory departments to ensure quality, service delivery, and cost savings targets are metSpends significant time in the lab to learn processes, build relationships, and understand pain pointsCollaborates with department leadership to review turnaround time, productivity, and quality metrics to drive improvementsEstablishes a pipeline of continuous improvement projects that includes a mix of self-led and mentored initiativesLeads projects and working teams to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projectsLeads projects through issues, roadblocks, and problemsActs as a change agent to drive teams toward successGuides team members to perform through issues and constraintsOwns projectsOwns the timeline, budget, resource constraints, and deliverables/resultsShifts between the big picture and the small-but-crucial detailsIs prepared to roll up their sleeves and work through detailed issuesManages projectsEnsures all appropriate tools are completed and used effectively (e.g., charter, Gantt chart, status updates)Actively communicates with project sponsors and stakeholdersEstablishes regular points of communicationManages sponsor and stakeholders expectationsDelivers the expected resultsPerforms root cause analysis on project shortfalls and takes corrective action as necessaryApplies Business Transformation/Lean principles and tools toward a variety of small to medium projects as well as other necessary skills, such as:Identifying root causes of issues and designing solutions that address themDefining, monitoring, and controlling processesUnderstanding (internal/ external) customer needs and designing solutions around themIdentifying the impacts from change and developing proactive change plansSupports various teams to achieve their goals by facilitating on-site workshops, rapid continuous improvement events, and providing ongoing guidance or consultationCoaches other employees on the use of various tools, concepts and practices foundational to Business Transformation/Lean in order for Quest Diagnostics employees to build self-sufficiency, sustainability and scalabilityParticipates in Communities of PracticeLeads Business Transformation/Lean training classesDocuments business processesCompletes required continued learningQualificationsRequired Work Experience:Demonstrated experience (1 to 3 years) of leading projects from initiation to completionPhysical and Mental Requirements:The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objectsFrequent walking and/or standing.Knowledge:Working knowledge of SJC lab systems (SunQuest, Cognos, Atlas, QLS, etc.)Demonstrated experience facilitating discussions or workshopsSome experience leading changesSkills:Problem-solving skillsEffective written and verbal communication skills across multiple formats: formal presentations, meetings, conference calls, e-mails, and memosDemonstrated data analysis skillsDemonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with othersAbility to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyComfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerpointInterpersonal skillsDecision-making skillsPlanning and organization skillsResults-orientedCreativePersistentComposedAble to learn new concepts rapidlyEDUCATION Associates Degree(Required) Bachelor's Degree preferredLICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS Formal training in project management or continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Lean, Theory of constraints)About the TeamQuest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.Job InfoJob Identification 47485Job Category Project ManagementPosting Date 06/22/2026, 05:40 PMJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift DayLocations 33608 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675, USWorkplace On-site dailyRegular or Temporary RegularWeekly Working Hours 40.00Salary Minimum 88,770.00Salary Maximum 115,000.00