Project Manager

Cognizant; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Labware LIMS Consultant to analyze business needs and enhance operational efficiency through Labware LIMS systems. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Labware LIMS knowledge and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include managing project operations, establishing governance, and building stakeholder relationships. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $117,000 and is remote-friendly for qualified applicants in Canada.

Qualifications

• Advanced level of Labware LIMS development knowledge (LIMS Basic, Subroutine, Background Services etc).
• Ability to work effectively in teams and collaborate to achieve team’s goals.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and oversees project's operations.
• Manage tracking and measurement against established metrics.
• Establish and oversee project's governance.
• Lead daily project operations including task assignment and issue tracking.
• Build relationships with client and other stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of laboratory environments

Labware LIMS development knowledge

Service oriented mindset

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Job description

Job Description

As Labware LIMS consultant professional will assess business needs and system issues and configure, customize, update, and tune Labware LIMS systems system to improve operational efficiency. The position will perform configuration & customization of the system closely working with core team of the squad of DevOps.

Qualifications

• Understanding of laboratory environments and Sample Life Cycle workflows
• Advanced level of Labware LIMS development knowledge (LIMS Basic, Subroutine, Background Services etc)
• Service oriented mindset with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in teams and collaborate to achieve team’s goals
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects for different business stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Project Manager Responsibilities

Operational Excellence Establishes executes and oversees project's operations (i.e. Submitting Reviewing SOW/ SLA compliance etc.)

Metrics and Reporting Manage the tracking/measurement and progress against established measures and metrics.

Program Governance Establish execute and oversee a project's governance (i.e. stakeholder management communication ceremonies benefits management change management scope management team work environment on-boarding etc.).

Estimation and Planning Establishes executes and oversees project delivery estimation and planning (team resource and timeline through Sprint working with Squad members,

Grow the Business Supports pursuits (and running them as a project) ,as required Collaborates with Cognizant Squad Team to grow the business by identifying and defining business value opportunities for the client Drive for Results Drives optimal business value though scope management change management communication ceremonies acceptance criteria negotiation etc.

Execution Excellence Lead the setup and then the daily running of a project (i.e. task assignment and optimization resource schedules planning logistics tracking issues/risk management running meetings organizing events status reporting adhoc reporting sign-offs etc.)

Client Relationship Management Establishes and builds relationships with client and other stakeholders for the project Managing Teams Leads team by supporting and driving career growth personal/ team development well being diversity and inclusion; provides input to HCM supervisors on performance of all direct reports on a program irrespective of the business unit of the direct report Direct/Indirect Reports : Compliance Responsible for Project Management tool and process compliance (i.e. Delivery Governance Dashboard)

Experience in Project planning scope management budget management and pre-sales; Technical know-how is a must.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $70,000 - $117,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Additional Information

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.