IT / LIMS Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) program. This role involves coordinating workstreams and ensuring successful project execution across regions, offering a unique opportunity to shape laboratory information systems. Ideal for candidates with a robust IT project management background, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Project Manager in IT.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-phase programs.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end project delivery across multiple LIMS workstreams.
• Define and maintain project plans and KPIs.
• Lead agile ceremonies and manage risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Budget control

Communication

Leadership

Education

Experience in IT project management

Exposure to LIMS or regulated environments

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead cross-functional delivery within a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) program — our strategic initiative to unify, modernize, and future-proof laboratory information systems across multiple BUs and regions.

As our Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating work across different workstreams, phases, and solution streams, ensuring timely execution, stakeholder engagement, and successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end project delivery across multiple LIMS workstreams, from planning through execution and scale-up.
• Define and maintain realistic project plans, timelines, and KPIs aligned with the initiative goals.
• Coordinate across technical (Dev, UX, Validation), functional (Lab Analysts, Product Owners), and business stakeholders.
• Lead agile ceremonies and delivery routines (standups, retrospectives, backlog grooming, etc.).
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks, blockers, and dependencies across solution streams.
• Report progress to initiative leaders and BU sponsors; adapt plans as needed.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, validation processes (e.g., Part 11, ISO 17025, ISO 27001), and Element’s compliance framework.
• Align deliverables to business priorities and ensure high adoption rates in target labs.
• Support onboarding, training, and change management initiatives in close partnership with the business units.
• Occasional travel to European labs.

Skills / Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Project Manager in IT or equivalent, ideally with exposure to LIMS or regulated lab environments.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-phase programs or digital transformation projects.
• Solid grasp of SDLC, agile methodologies, and project governance.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, vendor partners, and remote stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, budget control, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English; able to clearly articulate risks, timelines, and deliverables.

Nice to have:

• Experience in lab environments (QA, QC, R&D, testing) or the TIC industry.
• Familiarity with system validation (CSV), CFR 21 Part 11 compliance, or similar frameworks.
• Technical understanding of LIMS platforms, system integrations, and client portal tools.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA, Smartsheet, or MS Project).

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest-growing testing, inspection, and certification businesses in the world. With more than 9,000 employees across 270 sites in 30 countries, we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

We help customers ensure their products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose — from early R&D to complex regulatory approvals and production. Our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists supports customers in achieving assurance over product quality, sustainability, and market access.

While our global reach is extensive, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, rewarding excellence and integrity with growth and development opportunities.

The industries we serve depend on our precision and attention to detail. Our role in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.