Project Manager - Laboratory Information Management Systems

Investigo's major client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with extensive LIMS experience, preferably with CliniSys WinPath Enterprise. The role will have overall responsibility for delivering the CliniSys Winpath Enterprise Blood Transfusion (BT) LIMS upgrade at a number of NHS Trusts across London.

Responsibilites

• Manage the timely delivery of complex change projects/programmes with multiple interdependent workstreams in accordance with project methodologies.
• Proactively work with all areas of the business to ensure issues are unblocked quickly.
• Engage senior stakeholders across the organisation to ensure they are part of successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain high quality project management documentation including detailed plans, risk and issues logs, benefits plans, appraisal papers and other project tools required to work effectively and deliver project objectives.
• Identify and capture issues and risks proactively, including clinical risks, and ensure timely resolution and escalation where appropriate.
• Ensure that all relevant change control procedures (project, IT, operational) are adhered to during project delivery.
• Report progress regularly to Project Boards in a concise and relevant way - escalating risks and issues where appropriate.
• Proactively manage project budgets, providing accurate forecasting for project costs to ensure project is delivered to budget.
• Work with PMO to ensure accurate resource forecasting is being used to allocate resource across the portfolio.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the project standards.
• Ensure a collaborative one team approach.

Key Skills

• 5+ years of project management experience in IT projects including systems integration projects.
• Pathology project delivery specifically LIMS system implementation.
• Experience of working with CliniSys WinPath Enterprise.
• Managing third party suppliers in delivery of software and/or technology for 1,000+ users.
• Effective management of stakeholder relationships at all levels, including executive stakeholders.
• Full lifecycle project management experience, from requirements gathering to go-live and early life support.