LIMS Implementation Project Manager

Normec is seeking a LIMS Implementation Project Manager to lead the implementation and standardisation of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) across multiple businesses within the business line. The role will coordinate the deployment of a standardised LIMS platform across several laboratory businesses, ensuring consistent systems, processes and data management practices.

Working closely with laboratory leadership, IT teams and external implementation partners, the role will oversee the rollout of the system while ensuring minimal disruption to laboratory operations. The position will play a key role in improving operational efficiency, data integrity and scalability across the organisation’s laboratory network

Step Into the Role

The LIMS Implementation Project Manager will lead the delivery of LIMS implementation projects across multiple businesses within the business line, ensuring successful deployment of a standardised system supporting laboratory operations, data management and regulatory compliance.

The role will coordinate internal stakeholders, external vendors and laboratory teams to deliver the project on time, within scope and within budget. Responsibilities include overseeing system configuration, data migration, integration with existing systems and laboratory workflows. A key objective will be to drive consistency across laboratories and support effective adoption of the system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme & Project Delivery

• Lead the planning and delivery of LIMS implementation projects across multiple businesses.

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines and implementation roadmaps

• Coordinate workstreams including configuration, testing, data migration and deployment.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the central coordination point between laboratory teams, IT and external vendors.

• Provide regular project updates, reporting and risk assessments to leadership.

System Implementation & Integration

• Support configuration and deployment of the LIMS platform.

• Ensure integration with instruments, existing systems and laboratory workflows.

• Oversee testing, validation and user acceptance testing.

Process Standardisation

• Support the development of standardised workflows and data processes within LIMS.

• Document implementation standards and system procedures.

Change Management & Adoption

• Coordinate training for laboratory staff and system users.

• Support transition from legacy systems to the new platform.

Risk & Governance

• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies and issues.

• Maintain project governance documentation and reporting.

Our Offer

• LIMS Implementation Project Manager (2 year fixed term contract)

• £70,000-90,000 per year (based on experience)

• Based within United Kingdom (with travel to laboratories as required)

• Company pension scheme

• Enhanced parental leave

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
  

Your profile

EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND

Essential

• Experience delivering LIMS implementation or laboratory systems projects.

• Strong project management experience delivering complex technology implementations.

• Experience coordinating stakeholders across multiple operational sites.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience within analytical laboratories or environmental testing services.

• Experience with LIMS platforms such as LabWare, STARLIMS, LabVantage or SampleManager.

• Formal project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent).

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong organisational and project management capability

• Ability to work across technical and operational teams

• Structured and problem-solving mindset

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage complex multi-site projects

Your New Workplace

Normec is a fast-growing international specialist in testing, inspection, certification and compliance. Our UK Sustainability Division supports clients across environmental, scientific and regulatory landscapes.

About Normec

Normec is a leading organization in the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) industry. Our expertise covers essential areas such as water, air, and soil quality, fire safety, and food safety, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety across various sectors. Founded in 2016, Normec is an ambitious, independent, and fast-growing organization with approximately 6,500 colleagues.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to actively contribute to our mission while simultaneously developing their own careers within a dynamic and rapidly growing organization. Together, we work on impactful solutions for our clients and on a sustainable future. The culture within Normec is informal, open, energetic, and entrepreneurial, and is anchored in our GROWTH principles. Through our The Normec Fit program, which brings these principles to life, we ensure that not only our company grows, but also everyone who is part of it.

Interested? Let’s Talk!

If you would like to speak more about this role, please reach out to HR-uklabs@normecgroup.com

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