Director, Process Excellence – Automation Transformation

Labcorp

Director responsible for leading global Process Excellence and Automation initiatives at Labcorp. Driving operational excellence and innovation to improve health outcomes.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading process excellence and transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on automation, operational efficiency, and measurable business impact. Proficient in developing governance frameworks and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve strategic business objectives.

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Process Excellence LeadershipTransformation Program ManagementLean Six Sigma Black BeltCross-Functional Initiative LeadershipAutomation Solutions Development

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Hard Skills

Process ImprovementOperational ExcellenceDigital InnovationFuture-State DesignStandardizationOptimizationKPI DevelopmentPortfolio GovernanceDemand ManagementRisk Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder AlignmentChange ManagementContinuous Improvement CultureExecutive Communication

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise DashboardsAutomation PlatformsData Analytics ToolsProject Management SoftwareProcess Assessment Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black BeltMaster Black BeltPMPAgile CertificationProsci Change Management

Industry Keywords

Business OperationsTransformation InitiativesMatrixed EnvironmentGlobal Portfolio ManagementOperational Efficiency Gains

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of our global Process Excellence (PEx) strategy, roadmap, and governance framework.
Partner with senior leaders to align transformation priorities with business objectives, digital innovation initiatives, and financial goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the enterprise.
Own a global portfolio of process improvement and transformation initiatives, ensuring measurable business impact through productivity improvements, cost savings, quality enhancements, and operational efficiency gains.
Champion end-to-end process transformation across strategic business and digital programs.
Guide teams through process assessment, future-state design, standardization, optimization, and implementation to deliver scalable, sustainable change.
Lead the enterprise automation capability and collaborate with business, digital, data, and technology teams to identify and scale automation solutions that simplify work, improve customer and employee experiences, and accelerate business performance.
Ensure effective demand management, prioritization, resource planning, portfolio governance, and executive visibility into strategic initiatives and investments.
Establish governance, align stakeholders, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure successful adoption and transition into ongoing operations.
Develop and oversee enterprise dashboards, KPIs, portfolio health metrics, adoption measures, and benefits realization tracking.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, Engineering, Life Sciences, Technology, or a related field.
10 or more years’ of progressive experience in process excellence, operational excellence, transformation, automation, enterprise work management, business operations, consulting, or program leadership.
7 or more years’ experience leading cross-functional initiatives, transformation programs, platform-enabled operating model changes, or globally distributed teams in a matrixed environment.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Master Black Belt, PMP, Agile, Prosci/change management, or equivalent certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD/LTD
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan