Head of Project Management & Strategy

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.Labcorp is seeking a Strategic Project Manager to join our team at 8211 Scicor Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule!Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.Work ScheduleMonday - Friday, day shiftJob ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional senior stakeholders to define scope, prioritize, and deliver strategic projects.Develop and oversee integrated strategic projects plan, dependencies, and financials across the full lifecycle, ensuring effective governance, resource alignment, and delivery of intended business value.Proactively identify risks and interdependencies, implement mitigation strategies, and facilitate resolution of complex challenges to ensure successful delivery aligned to scope, timeline, budget, and expected outcomes.Communicate project vision, progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, to drive alignment and informed decision-making.Hold formal project reviews with management and key stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.Records actual labor utilization on the project and creates resource utilization forecasts.Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of projects assigned.Manage the relationship within project teams, executive sponsors, and all identified stakeholders.Negotiate on behalf of all project team members to ensure service delivery and team satisfaction.Effectively work with a diverse group of stakeholders in the organizationCommunicates effectively with all levels of staff and management.Minimum QualificationsBachelor degree in Life Science, Project Management, or IT5 or more years’ experience of full-time Project ManagementPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in Life Science, Project Management, or ITProject Management certificationAdditional Job StandardsProficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project) and the Microsoft Office Suite.Experience utilizing data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to support project tracking, performance reporting, and data-driven decision-making.Proven success managing end-to-end operational, product/service development, or IT projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.Demonstrated ability to lead complex, global, cross-functional strategic initiatives within regulated, laboratory, healthcare, or similarly controlled environments.Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of motivating cross-functional teams and aligning stakeholders around shared goals and project objectives.Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate, and build effective relationships with senior leaders, business partners, and external clients.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise, and impactful updates through presentations, reports, and executive-level communications.Strong customer-focused mindset with a commitment to meeting and exceeding internal and external client expectations.Advanced problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.Highly organized with exceptional planning, prioritization, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.Demonstrated history of delivering projects on time, within scope, and on or below budget.Experience managing project financials, resource allocation, capacity planning, and utilization forecasting.Track record of driving continuous improvement, process optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.Experience operating within a Project Management Office (PMO) framework, with strong adherence to project governance, reporting standards, change control, and compliance requirements.About LabcorpAt Labcorp, we are a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions.Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities, our 70,000 employees combine innovative innovation, science and technology to solve some of today’s biggest health challenges, accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and impact lives around the world.Here, you are empowered to own your career journey and create a personalized development plan with the support of your team.Relocation assistance can be provided. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. 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