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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 continuedlearning

Required 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 littlesupervision

EDUCATION 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)

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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.