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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Manager, Program - National Test Regionalization - **Company:** Quest Diagnostics Incorporated - **Location:** Clifton, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Franchise - **Skills:** Databases, Computer Literacy - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/54080772/1 ## About the Role Required Work Experience: * 5-8 years of progressive experience in program management, operations, or a related field. * Clinical laboratory or Health system background required * Proven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs from strategy through execution. * Strong analytical and financial acumen, with demonstrated experience creating business cases or cost benefit models. * Experience presenting program status, analysis, and recommendations to Executive Level leadership. Preferred Work Experience: * Business Transformation experience (e.g., Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent). * Experience in the healthcare, life sciences, or clinical diagnostics industry. * PMP certification. Knowledge: * Expertise in program management principles, governance, and tools. * A strong understanding of healthcare operations and clinical laboratory workflows. * Proficiency in risk and issue management practices. * Deep knowledge of performance tracking and reporting methods. Skills: * Strong program execution and delivery skills. * Excellent organization, prioritization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines. * Effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder coordination abilities. * Advanced problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical capabilities. Physical and Mental Requirements: * Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and tight deadlines. * Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities. * Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment. * Requires prolonged periods of computer use and participation in meetings. Travel required: * 26-50% Education: * Bachelor's Degree (Required) ## Description This role is responsible for leading the National Test Regionalization program, a key strategic initiative designed to optimize our lab network. The Senior Program Manager will drive the end-to-end process of identifying and migrating testing to optimize cost and delivery. This will be accomplished through the analytical review of tests and their FDA status, incorporating inputs from Esoteric, Regional Labs, and Health Systems. As the central owner of the program's strategic roadmap and execution, you will balance network capacity with demand, minimize multiple handling, and directly impact cost, turn-around-time (TAT), and operational efficiency., * Own and execute the strategic plan for the National Test Regionalization Program across the Esoteric, Regional, and Health System networks, aligning with the broader goals of National Lab Operations (NLO) and Enterprise Transformation (ETLO). * Lead the analysis of FDA approved tests currently performed in Esoteric labs to identify opportunities for migration to regional labs, with the goal of improving cost and turn-around time. * Develop and present compelling business cases to senior leadership, utilizing detailed Cost of Testing models to demonstrate both financial savings and lead time reductions from moving tests. * Develop, maintain, and govern all program-related artifacts, including comprehensive program plans, timelines, and a clear list of deliverables. * Act as the single point of contact and accountability for test regionalization activities, owning the project pipeline and managing communication through the S&OP process to align demand and capacity analysis across NLO, Regional, Health Systems, and Esoteric labs. * Orchestrate and coordinate all cross-functional stakeholders-including R&D, Franchise, National Lab Ops, Regional Lab Ops, PMO, and Database teams-to ensure alignment and seamless execution. * Rigorously track program progress, risks, and issues, providing transparent and consistent status reporting to all stakeholder levels, from project teams to executive committees. * Proactively identify risks and lead mitigation planning to ensure program timelines and objectives are met. * Champion and support all related change management, communication, and adoption efforts to ensure smooth integration of new workflows across the laboratory network. ## Related Videos - [Tackling the Risks of AI - With AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1690-tackling-the-risks-of-ai-with-ai) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)