Project Manager, Operations Strategy

Quidel Corporation • Athens, OH • 2d ago

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

The Project Manager, Operations Strategy is responsible for leading the execution of complex, cross-functional projects aligned to strategic operations priorities and program objectives. This role operates within larger programs and works closely with Program Managers and senior leadership to deliver initiatives that support footprint optimization, product transfers, cost and margin improvement, automation, and capacity expansion.

This position requires a strong combination of engineering expertise, business acumen, and program execution discipline. The individual is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, managing multiple concurrent projects while navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and cross-functional dependencies.

The Project Manager translates strategic objectives into actionable project plans, drives execution across functions, and influences decisions at the program level. Success in this role requires the ability to lead technically complex initiatives, resolve multifaceted problems, and ensure alignment across stakeholders in a regulated, quality-driven environment.

This position is onsite in Athens, OH.

The Responsibilities

Project & Program Execution

Lead end-to-end execution of complex, cross-functional projects within one or more strategic programs, ensuring delivery against defined scope, timeline, and objectives

Translate program-level goals into detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverables

Drive coordination across engineering, operations, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and execution

Manage multiple concurrent projects with varying scope and complexity, balancing priorities and resource constraints

Problem Solving & Complexity Management

Identify, assess, and resolve complex project risks, issues, and interdependencies across multiple functions

Lead structured problem-solving efforts, including data gathering, trade-off analysis, and scenario evaluation

Navigate ambiguity by defining clear paths forward in situations where information may be incomplete or evolving

Escalate critical risks and decisions appropriately while recommending data-driven solutions

Technical Leadership

Provide technical leadership across projects, ensuring sound engineering and scientific judgment in decision-making

Lead initiatives involving design transfer, engineering changes, process improvements, and manufacturing optimization

Guide teams through technical trade-offs, balancing quality, regulatory, operational, and business requirements

Ensure all project deliverables meet applicable quality standards and regulatory expectations

Stakeholder Communication & Influence

Communicate effectively with stakeholders across and outside the immediate function, including senior leadership, to ensure transparency and alignment

Influence program-level decis

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