Kay Patton

About Kay Patton

Thanks for reviewing my profile. I am open to networking with other leaders across various industries to exchange ideas and develop mutually beneficial relationships. Let me know how I can help you. Even after 20+ years of leadership experience with an emphasis on Information Technology, new product delivery, and high-potential future leader development, I\'m thankful there\'s never been a dull moment. I work in an exciting role where I collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries to build and sustain powerful relationships. These connections help our business units achieve broader organizational goals. Something I\'m proud to be a part of. I\'m a Six Sigma Black Belt who leads change initiatives to improve corporate results in today\'s competitive business market. I consider myself a results oriented leader with the unique ability to increase productivity and profit results through guidance of multiple cross-functional programs. I possess strong analytical and quantitative skills. As a competitive change agent, I enjoy solving complex challenges in a fast pace culture. I am passionate about improving operational effectiveness and lifting others up around me to bring out the best in their performance. Some of my superpowers include: Strategic and Organizational abilities, implementing Change Management practices that stick and communicating (as well as uniting) five generations all working together under one roof. Outside of work, I tell people I am a sage who invests free time helping others improve their overall health. I partner with Optavia to provide coaching services and share knowledge around nutrition, exercise, positive mindsets, and how to make smart choices that lead to a healthier life! Curious to learn more about either my leadership, IT, healthcare, or coaching services? Contact me at s••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Executive Director, Project Management Office

   Quest Diagnostics

   Oct 2024 — Present

   As Executive Director of the Program Management Office at Quest Diagnostics, I lead cross-functional teams in driving high-impact, enterprise-level initiatives from ideation through to market delivery. With a strong focus on project and process excellence and strategic alignment, I enable speed-to-market for innovation in the diagnostics and healthcare space.I partner with senior leadership across Clinical Franchises, R&D, Commercial, Technology, and Operations to ensure the right programs are prioritized, resourced, and executed with discipline and agility. My team oversees the full delivery lifecycle—translating diagnostics product ideas into scalable, customer-ready solutions that improve health outcomes and accelerate business growth.Key focus areas:• Portfolio leadership across innovation, product development, and digital transformation• Scaling delivery excellence through project management best practices• Driving alignment between business strategy and execution• Implementing modern tooling and governance to support transparency and agility• Building high-performing teams that thrive in a complex, regulated environmentI bring a passion for transforming ideas into impact—and for enabling the teams that make it happen.

Education

• Angelo State University

  BA