Strategic Project Manager

Labcorp is seeking a Strategic Project Manager to join our team at 8211 Scicor Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana!

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, day shift

Job Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of projects assigned.
• Responsible to create and managing detailed project plans.
• Responsible to report project status to team, management and stakeholders through regular status reports, management reports, and communications meetings
• Responsible to track project issues and ensure appropriate resolution working closely with the upper leadership.
• Responsible to hold formal project reviews with management to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible to deliver projects successfully on time and on or under budget with regularity and predictability.
• Records actual labor utilization on the project and creates resource utilization forecasts.
• Assists the laboratory management and the wider organization in the following aspects of project planning.

• Project scope and change control processes.
• Project status updates
• Project's budget allocation, approval, and management
• Employ effective general management and people skills.

• Manages the relationship within project teams, executive sponsors, and all identified stakeholders.
• Motivates teams by presenting a vision and strategy for delivery.
• Negotiate on behalf of all project team members to ensure service delivery and team satisfaction.
• Effectively work with a diverse group of stakeholders in the organization
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff and management.

• Master's degree in Life Science, Project Management, or IT
• PMP certification
• 5 or more years' experience of full-time Project Management

• PhD in Life Science, Project Management, or IT

• Proven experience managing end-to-end IT or operational projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, global, and cross-functional strategic projects within regulated or laboratory environments.
• Experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO) structure, with strong adherence to governance, reporting, and changing control processes.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project) and the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience leveraging data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to support project tracking, reporting, and decision-making.
• History of delivering projects on time, within scope, and on or under budget
• Experience managing project financials, resource planning, and utilization forecasting.
• Background working in a global, multicultural environment with geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate cross-functional teams and align stakeholders to a shared project vision.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and manage stakeholder relationships, including senior leadership and external clients.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise updates through reports, presentations, and meetings.
• Strong customer focus, ensuring internal and external client requirements and expectations are consistently met.
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to manage project risks and issues proactively.
• Highly organized with strong planning, prioritization, and critical-thinking capabilities
• Self-driven with a high degree of initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced, and matrixed environments.