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. The Program Manager may also be called upon to manage projects within the initiative should there be a need. A successful candidate will possess the ability to work with teams across all areas of the company and at all organizational levels.
A primary component of the role is the responsibility of the program financial tracking including the integrity of program financials and responsibility for financial tracking tools associated with the program.
Applicants will follow a hybrid schedule that 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
Communicate with key stakeholders across the organization in regards to program deliverables, guidelines, and expectations
Review financial components for all projects within the program to ensure both financial integrity and adherence to program financial tracking guidelines
Maintain and improve program financial tracking tools (currently based in Smartsheet and Excel) to ensure accurate and efficient project financial reporting
Prepare and communicate program status and financial results to key stakeholders and executive leadership
Measure performance of the program to identify areas for improvement
Primary Responsibilities:
Maintain and update program tracking mechanisms (currently based in Smartsheet and Excel) to support operational and financial objectives
Engage with key stakeholders to track program financials to meet stated project goals, including budget, savings and investments
Ensure the accuracy of financial reporting which includes the prevention of double counting within the financial metrics across dissimilar initiatives
Provide program/project updates on a consistent basis to key stakeholders about strategy, adjustments and progress
Resolve conflicts between projects and align work done by other project managers and their teams
Create presentations and reports to communicate project status
Navigate and influence priorities with project teams
Provide project management support (full lifecycle) on individual projects as required.
Mentor team members in best practices and execution of projects
Travel as needed to support the program effort (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
2 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
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
Strong financial knowledge and acumen including work experience with 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
Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge and capabilities including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
Working knowledge and demonstrable history of development in the Smartsheet environment
Preferred Qualifications
CAPM, PMP and/or Green Belt certification(s)
Smartsheet and/or Microsoft Excel certification(s); experience with macros
Experience working in an analytical role within a financial organization
5+ 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
Analytics and financial tools
Self-starter
Flexible
Influence and motivate others
Promoting teamwork
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. For more detailed information, please click here.
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