Technical Project Manager III

Labcorp•Durham, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking an Technical Project Manager III to join our team in Durham, NC. This role is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional IT initiatives from initiation through completion. This role manages integrated planning across multiple workstreams, drives risk and change management, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives. The position partners with stakeholders, vendors, and delivery teams to drive execution discipline, governance, and measurable outcomes across enterprise initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Business, with 5 or more years of experience in IT project management
5 or more years of experience leading end-to-end IT project delivery
3 or more years of experience managing projects involving multiple workstreams or cross-functional teams
3 or more years of experience managing project budgets, timelines, and resource planning
2 or more years of experience managing third-party vendors or external partners
Ability to manage complex projects with multiple dependencies and stakeholders
Ability to facilitate meetings and drive decision-making outcomes
Ability to anticipate risks and proactively address challenges
Strong financial and operational awareness related to project delivery
Strong vendor management and negotiation capabilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence stakeholders in a matrixed environment
Ability to balance competing priorities and make decisions under pressure
Ability to foster collaboration and continuous improvement within project teams

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business with 3 or more years of experience in IT project management
1 or more professional certification such as PMI CAPM or APM Associate certification
3 or more years of experience working in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated industries
3 or more years of experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, and Confluence
2 or more years of experience using portfolio management or visualization tools such as Clarity PPM or Lucid

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise IT projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Manage projects with budgets ranging from $1M to $3M, team sizes of 10 to 25 resources, and timelines of 12 to 18 months.
Orchestrate integrated planning across multiple workstreams and dependent teams.
Manage resource allocation and leveling across project phases.
Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues, including development of mitigation and contingency plans.
Facilitate governance activities, including stage gates, status reporting, and executive updates.
Convert project status into actionable decisions and drive alignment among stakeholders.
Lead project meetings, steering committees, and decision forums.
Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to statements of work (SOWs) and delivery commitments.
Monitor project financials and optimize spend relative to business value.
Coordinate validation planning and compliance activities where applicable.
Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and implementation of lessons learned.
Ensure delivery metrics are tracked and used to maintain project health and performance.