Executive Director, Quality, Operational Excellence & Governance

Labcorp

Durham, NC, US
Hybrid
Lean methodologies and quality tools
Structured problem-solving processes
End-to-end process improvement
This role is responsible for building and scaling quality, reliability, and continuous improvement capability across Technology Operations

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for building and scaling quality, reliability, and continuous improvement capability across Technology Operations.
  • Key responsibilities include designing and delivering quality tools training, implementing disciplined problem-solving processes, and leading end-to-end process improvement initiatives.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for building and scaling quality, reliability, and continuous improvement capability across Technology Operations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean methodologies and quality tools
  • Structured problem-solving processes
  • End-to-end process improvement
  • Visual Daily Management practices
  • Gemba-based leadership engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Coaching-led organizational change
  • Curiosity-driven leadership style
  • Balancing rigor with practicality

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 10+ years of experience in IT operations, quality, or operational excellence
  • 10+ years of experience applying Lean and quality tools
  • 10+ years of experience building and scaling quality capabilities
  • 10+ years of experience working with senior technology and business leaders

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