Program Manager

Program Manager

Recognized as one of Forbes 2024 "America's Best Large Employers" and named to the Forbes 2024 "Best Employers for Diversity", Labcorp is seeking to hire a Program Manager.

As a Program Manager, you will lead an ongoing enterprise-wide initiative composed of multiple projects across the organization designed to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The Program Manager is accountable for keeping key stakeholders informed on the performance of identified projects against established goals as well as highlighting any issues impeding success. You will provide guidance and support across these projects and serve as a thought partner in identifying areas of opportunity for efficiency and/or savings projects. A successful candidate will possess the ability to work with teams across all areas of the company and at all organizational levels.

The Program Manager may also be called upon to manage projects within the initiative should there be a need. This would include accountability for planning, allocating resources, preparing budgets, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle. You will coordinate with departments to ensure all aspects of the project are aligned with the strategy, commitments and goals of the organization. Successful Program Managers can strategically plan, perform risk management and change management. They also mentor peers in best practices and execution of projects.

Applicants who live within 35 miles of the Burlington, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule. This schedule includes a minimum of three in-office days per week at the Burlington, NC location, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

Core Tasks

• Lead strategic program through coordination of multiple project management teams to deliver project goals that span across different functional areas of the business
• Give detailed attention to program strategy, financial integrity, and program implementation.
• Prepare and communicate program status and financial results to key stakeholders and executive leadership
• Measure performance of the program to identify areas for improvement
• Review and assess various courses of action to provide improved basis for management decisions

Primary Responsibilities

• Determine and define scope and objectives
• Track project financials to meet budget stated project goals, including budget, savings and investments and ensure the prevention of double counting within the financial metrics across dissimilar initiatives
• Predict resources needed to reach objective and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Develop and manage detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to key stakeholders about strategy, adjustments and progress
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Resolve conflicts between projects and align work down by other project managers and their teams.
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed
• Measure performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Create presentations and reports to communicate project status.
• Review and assess various courses of action to provide improved basis for management decisions
• Navigate and influence priorities with project teams
• Travel as needed to support project team (up to 20%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study (e.g., Finance, Business, IT) or a non-relevant degree combined with equivalent work experience.
• 5 minimum years' working experience in project management
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate all areas of the PM lifecycle: scope/planning/execution/closure and mentor others through process
• Proven ability to manage large integrated projects across multiple disciplines
• Advanced skills with project management software tools, methodologies and best practices
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget and timeline
• Financial acumen and work experience at the controller/assistant controller level
• History of executive communication development and delivery
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and resourcefulness
• Excellent analytical skills
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management and/or change management
• Working knowledge and demonstrable history of template development in the Smartsheet software solution (primary tracking tool for associated initiatives)

Preferred Qualifications

• CAPM, PMP or Green Belt
• 7+ years' working experience in project management
• Deep knowledge of Smartsheet software solution implementations, each with varied focus (financial, lab technical, construction, commercial, etc.)

Skills and Competencies

• Self-starter
• Flexible
• Influence People
• Follow-up
• Promoting teamwork
• Motivating
• Able to work in ambiguity and work in a changing environment

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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