IT/LIMS Project Manager

Element Materials Technology; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in testing and inspection services is seeking an IT/LIMS Project Manager to oversee the unification and modernization of laboratory information systems. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, agile methodologies, and effective communication to ensure project success in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Project Manager in IT or regulated lab environments.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex programs.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end project delivery across multiple LIMS workstreams.
• Define and maintain project plans aligned with initiative goals.
• Identify and mitigate risks across solution streams.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Project Governance

Agile Methodologies

Education

Project Management Certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

MS Project

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Overview

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.

Overview

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 wharves, phases, and solution streams, ensuring timely execution, stakeholder engagement, and successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end project delivery across multiple LIMS workstreams (wharves), 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

Essential:

• 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. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Public Safety, and International Trade and Development

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