Senior Project Manager

-; Woking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A life sciences solutions company based in Woking is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the planning and execution of complex SaaS implementation projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a PMP Certification. You will manage multiple projects, ensuring they meet timelines and budgets, while building relationships with clients. This role requires exceptional communication skills and experience in the BioPharma or related industries, and it offers an opportunity to make a real impact in life sciences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of previous experience delivering complex, fixed-price projects.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in consulting within BioPharma or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent SaaS implementation projects.
• Act as primary client liaison and provide strategic guidance.
• Maintain scope and financial control through adherence to SOW.
• Proactively manage risks and issues to keep projects on track.
• Drive continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PMP Certification or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

ELN

Data analytics tools

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At IDBS, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. At IDBS, we are at the cutting edge of providing innovative software solutions and services that empower scientists and researchers to accelerate their discoveries by helping them design, execute and orchestrate processes, manage, contextualize and structure their data and gain valuable insights throughout the drug lifecycle, from R&D through manufacturing. We work with 80% of the top 20 global BioPharma companies*. Our customers engage in groundbreaking work, from pioneering biological research to developing new therapies and medicines. Join us at IDBS to continuously grow and make a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues who care deeply about our mission and each other.

*Source: Exploring the top 20 biopharma companies Q1 2024 market cap growths | TechTarget

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end planning, execution, and delivery of complex, Life Sciences SaaS implementation projects within a professional services/consultancy framework. This role requires an accomplished leader who can expertly manage scope, timelines, and especially project financials, ensuring solution quality and exceptional customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be accredited in APM or PMP accredited and have deep experience delivering GxP/non‑GxP‑compliant SaaS solutions (e.g., LIMS, ELN) to BioPharma, CRO, or CDMO clients and demonstrated ability to lead implementation teams. This position reports to the Director, Global Professional Services and is located in Woking, UK and will be an on‑site role.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead the full lifecycle for multiple concurrent SaaS implementation projects, designing and governing processes to deliver integrated digital solutions that meet customer requirements, enhance efficiency and data quality, and are completed on time and within budget
• Act as the primary client liaison, building trusted relationships, providing strategic guidance to align project objectives, and facilitating workshops and steering committees to ensure progress, risk management, and successful outcomes.
• Maintain strict scope and financial control by adhering to SOW, executing formal change management, and ensuring profitability through disciplined resource and cost management
• Proactively manage risks and issues by forecasting revenue and resource needs, identifying delivery roadblocks early, and implementing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track
• Provide leadership and guidance to internal and client‑side teams, fostering collaboration across stakeholders, managing expectations through clear communication and status reporting, and effectively addressing scope changes, risks, and challenges to ensure project alignment and success.
• Drive continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned, standardizing best practices, and refining delivery methodologies
• Support commercial goals through accurate project performance feedback and identifying new service opportunities during delivery.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 5+ years of previous experience delivering complex, fixed‑price projects on time and within budget, successfully executing change controls to protect scope and profitability.
• PMP Certification or equivalent (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI-ACP)
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage the technical and functional project teams required to design and implement tailored solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven experience in consulting or solution delivery within the BioPharma, CRO, or CDMO industries.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience with informatics platforms (e.g., LIMS, ELN), data analytics tools, and cloud‑based technologies is highly desirable.
• Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster)
• PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner for structured project delivery

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.