Program Director

at Quest Diagnostics Inc in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Description The Program Director is responsible for directing very high complexity matrixed teams to deliver high visibility, strategic projects within the Infrastructure and Information Security program. This program will focus on executing critical projects to enhance IT infrastructure and bolster our information security posture, leveraging a cross-functional programmatic governance and delivery approach to ensure all security and compliance requirements are met. Quest has embarked on a multi-year, transformation strategy which needs to align with our mission and operating principles to create amazing technology experiences and deliver innovative solutions that empower our patients, clients and employees and create a healthier world, one life at a time. The Infrastructure and Information Security program is a critical component of this strategy, dedicated to fortifying our technology foundation and protecting our digital assets, thereby providing a secure and resilient platform for innovation and growth. This position will leverage structured program and project management principles and tools in daily work and acts as a change agent and role model to help reinforce desired behaviors and embed best practices and methodologies. Drives continuous improvement efforts and is also responsible for coaching others to learn and apply structured program management and process improvement principles to embed the tools and methodologies into standard ways of doing things. Quest Diagnostics follows a structured approach to project and program management consistent with globally recognized standards. The Program Director provides comprehensive written and verbal status updates to executive leadership, senior IT leadership, executive/program sponsor and key stakeholders for key strategic programs. The Program Director is responsible for driving broad cross-functional process improvement initiatives, as well as ensuring best practices are utilized throughout planning and execution management. Applies continuous improvement tools and techniques, toward a variety of large or complex problems. Manages a portfolio of initiatives that drive process improvement within and across business units as part of enterprise lifecycle management. This position may be based in Schaumberg, IL or Secaucus, NJ and is hybrid.

Compensation range:

$160,000 - $180,000 + 20% AIP Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, whereapplicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

BenefitsInformation:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: Day1Medical,supplementalhealth,dental&visionforFTemployeeswhowork30+hours Best-in-classwell-beingprograms Annual,no-costhealthassessmentprogramBlueprintforWellness healthyMINDSmentalhealthprogram VacationandHealth/Flex Time 6Holidaysplus1"MyDay"off FinFitfinancialcoachingandservices 401(k)pre-taxand/orRothIRAwithcompanymatchupto5%after12monthsofservice Employeestockpurchaseplan Lifeanddisabilityinsurance, plusbuy-upoption FlexibleSpendingAccounts Annualincentiveplans Matchinggiftsprogram Educationassistancethrough MyQuestforEducation Careeradvancementopportunities ...andsomuchmore!

Responsibilities:

Performs root cause analysis using CI tools (e.g., 5 whys, lessons learned) at project and program level. Documents and communicates project shortfalls. Drives corrective action, analyzing at the project level, trending across projects/programs (people, process, system). Drives learning, application, and adoption of structured program and project management tools and methodologies and coaches other employees on their effective use. Responsible for program performance, risk management, administration and issue resolution for the functional team. Develop quality assurance and control plans where indicated. Directs programs and cross functional working teams to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close projects. Acts as the primary liaison at the project and program level for all related information. Develops and executes project plans, milestone charts, project/program documentation and scorecards according to requirements defined and approved by sponsor. Facilitates high profile large scale intra- and inter-organizational meetings, workshops and targeted improvement events to... For full info follow application link.

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