Sr. Project Manager (Advanced Diagnostics)

Quest Diagnostics; Norristown (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee multi‑discipline projects from inception to launch and post‑launch in a near-site/remote capacity. The role requires coordinating with R&D, IT, Clinical Solutions, and Operations to deliver optimized, compliant solutions across the organization.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and stakeholders, ensuring efficient delivery and continuous governance improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience leading projects in a matrixed organization.
• PMP Certification preferred; PMP certification required within one year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Manages 3–4 concurrent, medium‑complexity projects spanning laboratories, systems, and applications.
• Leads multi‑disciplinary projects focused on Idea to Market (I2M) and R&D life cycles.
• Consults with R&D, Clinical Solutions, Commercial, IT, and Operations to design and execute optimized solutions.
• Collaborates across matrixed organizations to transition products from inception through launch and post‑launch.
• Tracks project costs, budgets, resources, plans and schedules; manages changes at project level.
• Ensures all artifacts are collected, documented, and stored for audits and lessons learned.
• Applies PM principles daily to improve delivery and supports governance processes and continuous improvements.

Skills

Project management

PMP Certification

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Job Description

This role focuses on core project management methodologies tailored to the PMO's oversight of Idea to Market (I2M) and R&D life cycles. The Senior Project Manager applies project management principles, processes, and tools to ensure the organization is efficient and effective in the delivery of its services, solutions, and processes, ultimately improving customer satisfaction and employee engagement.

This Professional Will Work In a Near-site/mostly Remote Capacity And Must Be Located Near One Of Our Major Facilities Anywhere In The US

Job Locations

• Chantilly, VA
• Secaucus, NJ
• Norristown, PA
• Marlborough, MA
• Tucker, GA
• Miami, FL
• Tampa, FL
• San Juan Capistrano, CA
• Lewisville, TX
• Schaumburg, IL

Responsibilities

• Manages 3-4 concurrent, medium-complexity tactical projects and programs spanning multiple functional areas (e.g., laboratories, systems, applications).
• Leads multi-disciplinary projects with a focus on Idea to Market (I2M) product launches, R&D initiatives, and life cycle management.
• Consults with R&D, Clinical Solutions, Commercial, IT, and Operations to design and execute optimized solutions.
• Collaborates across matrixed organizations to ensure a seamless transition of products from inception through launch and post-launch management.
• Tracks project costs, budgets, resources, plans, and schedules, proactively managing changes at the project level.
• Ensures all project artifacts are accurately collected, documented, and stored for internal audits and lessons learned.
• Applies project management principles, processes, and tools daily to ensure the organization is efficient and effective in the delivery of its services, solutions, and processes, ultimately improving customer and employee satisfaction. Actively supports project/program governance processes and drives continuous improvements.
• Consults with R&D, Clinical Solutions, Commercial, IT, and Operations to design and execute optimized solutions that meet tactical project goals. Collaborates across these matrixed organizations to ensure the seamless transition of products, tests, and offerings from inception, through launch, and into post-launch life cycle management.
• Actively supports project/program governance processes and drives continuous improvements.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience leading projects from initiation to completion in a matrixed organization.

Preferred Work Experience: Experience supporting lab operations, Product Development, or IT efforts in the Healthcare Sector is strongly desired.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Knowledge: Project management principles, processes, and tools. Knowledge of Idea to Market (I2M) and R&D life cycles.

Skills: Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams; ability to lead and influence without direct authority; effective upward management to stakeholders and sponsors.

Professional Licensing/Certification: PMP Certification (PMI) preferred; PMP certification required within one year of hire date.

About The Team

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