Operations Manager (Lab Projects)

HLL Lifecare Limited; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

HLL Lifecare Limited in Ernakulam is seeking a Hospital/Healthcare Projects Manager to oversee diagnostic laboratory operations and project delivery across South India. You will guide centre managers, coordinate with marketing, and drive revenue while ensuring compliance and quality standards.

The role requires 4+ years of managerial experience in clinical lab operations, with a background in project management and procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years managerial experience in Clinical Laboratory Operations or Healthcare Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Planning, execution, and monitoring of diagnostic laboratory projects across South India and Pan India if notified.
• Managing laboratory operations, procurement, and maintenance activities.
• Guiding Centre Managers and technical teams.
• Coordinating with Marketing & Business Development to enhance revenue generation.
• Coordinating quality control, compliance, and accreditation readiness (NABL/ISO).
• Preparing and monitoring budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability.
• Reporting performance metrics and project progress to senior management.
• Assisting in procurement and instrument placing to ensure profitability.

Skills

Project management

Education

B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology

MSc in Medical Laboratory Technology

MBA

Job description

Department: Healthcare Services Division

Tasks

• Planning, execution, and monitoring of diagnostic laboratory projects across South India and Pan India if notified.
• Managing laboratory operations, procurement, and maintenance activities.
• Guiding Centre Managers and technical teams.
• Coordinating with the Marketing & Business Development division to enhance revenue generation.
• Coordinating quality control, compliance, and accreditation readiness (NABL/ISO).
• Preparing and monitoring budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability.
• Reporting performance metrics and project progress to senior management.
• Assisting in procurement and instrument placing to ensure profitability.

Requirements

Maximum Age: 40 years as on 01.10.2026

Basic pay range: Rs. 30000 - 50000 per month

Gross Salary: Rs. 60810.00 (Non-Metro) (approx.) at the minimum of the scale.

Annual CTC: Rs.8.67 Lakhs (Non-Metro) (approx.) at the minimum of the scale.

Qualification

Essential: B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized university.

Desirable: MSc in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized university / MBA.

Post Qualification Experience

Essential: Minimum 4 years managerial experience in Clinical Laboratory Operations / Healthcare Project Management.

Desirable

• Strong expertise in project handling, purchase, procurement, operations, and team management is required.
• Exposure to Purchase of Chemicals & Reagents, Analysers, LIS Handling, marketing, sales, and business development in diagnostic services.
• Service in a PSU or in any Government Institutes/Hospitals for at least one year in a position not below the level of Centre in charge of a diagnostic unit.

No. of Positions : 1

Posting Location : Ernakulam