IT Project Manager

**Company Description**
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agro-science Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

**POSITION & OBJECTIVES**:

- Lead the full LIMS implementation project lifecycle of multiple concurrent projects from initiation through completion
- Ensure timely and within-budget delivery of the LIMS project while meeting the functional requirements and quality standards
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders to align expectations and obtain buy in
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines
- Identify potential risks and issues related to LIMS deployment and develop mitigation plans to minimize project disruptions.
- Communicate project status, milestones, and deliverables to stakeholders
- Facilitate regular project meetings, maintain documentation and follow up on actions to maintain momentum.
- Drive continuous improvement in project management processes
- Coordinate management of resources and tasks to ensure availability/continuity of all logistics, materials and technologies necessary as defined by scope-of-services.
- Prepare, conduct and document lessons learned activities as a handover of project results for documentation.

**Qualifications**
Experience: 5+ years experience in Project management preferably with LIMS implementation

Education: Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, computer science, statistics, mathematics or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
**Leadership and Team Management**: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and create a high-performance project environment. Skilled at assigning responsibilities, managing team dynamics, and motivating team members to meet deadlines and deliver quality results.

**Strategic Planning and Execution**: Strong capability in defining project goals, developing comprehensive project plans, and aligning resources to meet business objectives. Experienced in balancing scope, schedule, and cost while delivering measurable outcomes.

**Communication and Stakeholder Engagement**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey project updates, risks, and benefits to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Adept at managing stakeholder expectations, facilitating meetings, and maintaining transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

**Risk Management and Problem Solving**: Skilled in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating project risks to ensure mínimal disruption. Demonstrates sound judgment and critical thinking to resolve issues quickly and effectively under pressure.

**Organizational and Time Management**: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables concurrently. Highly proficient in setting and adjusting project schedules, tracking milestones, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.

**Process Improvement and Change Management**: Experience in implementing continuous improvement initiatives and managing change in complex project environments. Skilled in promoting user adoption, managing resistance, and delivering training and documentation to support smooth transitions.

**Technical Proficiency**: Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, MS Project, Azure DevOps). Capable of bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution.

**Adaptability and Resilience**: Comfortable navigating ambiguity an