Project Manager

STARLIMS is seeking a Project Manager to manage and coordinate R&D projects across divisions. The role leads cross-functional teams, oversees project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, quality, stakeholder communication, vendor coordination, and project closeout using Agile or hybrid delivery practices.

Responsibilities:

• Define the project. Work with business and R&D management to agree on goals, scope and deliverables
• Plan the work. Build and execute project work plans, schedules and resource plans, and secure the resources needed
• Lead the team. Guide cross-functional, cross-divisional teams using Agile or hybrid practices, assigning tasks based on each member's strengths
• Track budget and performance. Measure progress against the original plan and budget, and report spend versus plan and forecast
• Manage risks and change. Log and manage risks, issues, dependencies and scope changes, then align with the Program Manager, management and sponsor on resolution. Escalate to the Program Manager when needed
• Keep stakeholders informed. Provide timely, accurate status reports and decision-support information to the team, division, cross-division and executive management
• Support portfolio planning. Give the Program Manager status, capacity and dependency information to help prioritize projects and allocate resources
• Ensure quality. Make sure project documentation and deliverables meet quality and validation requirements
• Work with partners. Coordinate with external vendors and partners where applicable
• Close out. Capture lessons learned and obtain final approval from the sponsor and stakeholders
• Stay compliant. Follow applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures

Requirements:

• B.S. in Computer Science or a similar engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience managing software or R&D projects (business systems analysis or software development experience will be considered)
• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum and hybrid project delivery
• Experience with project tracking and reporting tools (e.g., Jira)
• Experience managing project risks
• Experience with LIMS, laboratory informatics or regulated software environments
• PMP certification
• CSM or other Agile certification