Sr. Project Manager (Advanced Diagnostics)

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; West Norriton Township (PA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee I2M and R&D life cycles, applying project management principles to ensure efficient delivery of services and processes.

You will drive improvements, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with R&D, Clinical Solutions, IT, Commercial, and Operations to optimize solutions. The role requires leading cross-functional teams, stakeholder management, and governance participation to ensure successful product transitions from

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience leading projects from initiation to completion in a matrixed organization.
• Experience supporting lab operations, Product Development, or IT efforts in Healthcare is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manages 3-4 concurrent, medium-complexity tactical projects and programs spanning multiple functional areas.
• Leads multi-disciplinary projects with a focus on Idea to Market (I2M) product launches, R&D initiatives, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborates across matrixed organizations to ensure seamless transition of products from inception through launch and post-launch life cycle management.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

PM/Project management

Risk management

Education

PMP Certification (PMI) within 1 year

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.

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.
• Collaborates across 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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