IT / LIMS Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the testing and certification industry is seeking an experienced IT / LIMS Project Manager in Watford. The role involves delivering projects within a Laboratory Information Management System framework, requiring strong leadership, proactive communication, and advanced project management skills. This position supports the growth of innovative lab technologies and teams, ensuring compliance and quality across multiple laboratory environments.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Project Manager in IT or regulated lab environments.
• Solid grasp of SDLC and project governance.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end project delivery across multiple LIMS workstreams.
• Report progress to initiative leaders and adapt plans as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

MS Project

Smartsheet

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IT / LIMS Project Manager, Watford, Hertfordshire

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

Job Description:

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

Responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end project delivery across multiple LIMS workstreams (phases), 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. 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 ensure 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.