Reference #: 2023-50978
This position will lead a variety of large projects or programs supporting the business development aspect of the business. This position will be responsible to organize, plan, and execute projects while working within restraints like budgets and schedules. Primary responsibilities will include leading teams, defining goals, creating measures, communicating with stakeholders, and seeing a project through to its closure.Project certification is strongly encouraged, as primary function will be leading cross functional teams to deliver successfully. In addition, Quest Management System (QMS) principles and tools should be applied to ensure Quest Diagnostics processes are efficient and effective in the delivery of its services, solutions, and processes while improving customer and employee satisfaction.The position is Remote to the Tri state area. (NY/ NJ/ PA)Leads projects and working teams to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and closeprojects
Leadsprojects
Leads projectsthrough issues, roadblocks, andproblems
Acts as a change agentto drive teamstowardsuccess
Guides team members to perform through issues andconstraints
Ownsprojects
Owns the timeline, budget, resource constraints, and deliverables/results
Shifts between the big picture and the small-but-crucialdetails
Is prepared to roll up their sleeves and work through detailedissues
Managesprojects
Ensures all appropriate tools are completed and used effectively (e.g., charter,Ganttchart, status updates)
Communicates
Actively communicates with project sponsors andstakeholders
Establishes regular points ofcommunication
Manages sponsor and stakeholdersexpectations
Delivers the expectedresults
Performs root cause analysis on project shortfalls andtakes corrective action asnecessary
Applies project management tools and techniques, as well as other QMS principles and tools, toward a variety oflarge,and likely inter-related,projects
Establishes and leads programs comprised of multiple projects, including designing how information is rolled up and cascaded down, operating rhythms and mechanisms, and tracking against the integrated set of milestones anddeliverables
Coaches other employees onthe use of various tools, concepts and practices foundational to QMSinorderfor Quest Diagnostics employeesto build self-sufficiency, sustainability andscalability
Active effort toward obtaining a PMP certification administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) required
Participates in Communities of Practice
Leads QMS trainingclasses
Documentsbusiness processes
Completes required continuedlearningRequired Work Experience:
Demonstrated experience leading large or complex projects with multiple workstreams from initiation to completion (7-10 years experience)
Preferred Work Experience:
Experience supporting Intergration Management, Mergers and Acquistions, Customer Solutions Management in Health Care Sector desired
Physical and Mental Requirements:
The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carryingobjects
Frequent walking and/or standing.
Knowledge:
Demonstrated experience facilitating discussions orworkshops
Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships withothers
Demonstrated experience leadingchanges
Demonstrated ability to influence businessleaders
Some experience with process management
Basic knowledge of VOC tools
General knowledge of Hoshin and breakthrough planning
Skills:
Demonstrated data analysisskills
Problemsolvingskills
Effective written and verbalcommunication skills across multiple formats:formal presentations, meetings, conference calls,e-mails,andmemos
Skilledin Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Interpersonal skills
Decision makingskills
Planning and organization skills
Negotiation skills
Results-oriented
Creative
Persistent
Composed
Able to learn new conceptsrapidly
Able to work independently with littlesupervisionEDUCATION
Bache or's Degree(Required)LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
Formal training in project management or continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Lean, Theory of Constraints)
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
QMS Diamond Level Core Practitioner Training (internally provided - completed within 18 months of entering into the role) (preferred)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.Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.