This position will work with Clinical Franchise to lead a variety of medium projects to launch new tests for Quest Diagnostics. Will need to collaborate with a variety of facets of the Quest enterprise including IT, franchise, database, billing, etc.

This is a Remote opportunity

Leads projects and working teams to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects  Leads projects Leads projects through issues, roadblocks, and problems Acts as a change agent to drive teams toward success Guides team members to perform through issues and constraints Owns projects Owns the timeline, budget, resource constraints, and deliverables/results Shifts between the big picture and the small-but-crucial details Is prepared to roll up their sleeves and work through detailed issues Manages projects Ensures all appropriate tools are completed and used effectively (e.g., charter, Gantt chart, status updates) Communicates Actively communicates with project sponsors and stakeholders Establishes regular points of communication Manages sponsor and stakeholders expectations Delivers the expected results Performs root cause analysis on project shortfalls and takes corrective action as necessary Applies project management tools and techniques, as well as other QMS principles and tools, toward a variety of large, and likely inter-related, projects Documents business processes 

Completes required continued learning 

Required Work Experience:  

5 years of experience working as a project manager

Preferred Work Experience:  

Experience with new test launches for Quest Diagnostics. Experience with Blood Based Biomarkers a plus.

Knowledge:  

Demonstrated experience leading projects from initiation to completion (4 to 6 years experience) Demonstrated experience facilitating discussions and leading meetings  Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with others Demonstrated experience leading changes Demonstrated ability to influence business leaders Demonstrated data analysis skills Some experience in continuous improvement Some experience with process management 

Skills: 

Skilled in managing resources and financials in ClarityProblem solving skills Effective written and verbal communication skills across multiple formats:  formal presentations, meetings, conference calls, e-mails, and memos   Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Interpersonal skills Decision making skills Planning and organization skills Negotiation skills Results-oriented  Creative Persistent Composed Able to learn new concepts rapidly Able to work independently with little supervision 

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
PMP Certification by PMI highly preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets