LIMS Project Manager and global delivery lead

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About our support services (Information Systems)

Umicore’s commitment to creating a sustainable future relies on innovation in all areas of business. As we keep pushing our boundaries and strive to set new industry standards, embracing advanced technologies has never been more essential. Digital technologies are constantly evolving and present new opportunities for us. As next generation corporate IT department, we design & deliver the digital foundation that powers the business in their ambitions.

About the LIMS team

Our LIMS team is part of the corporate IT department and acts as a center of excellence, responsible for the global LIMS Application platform, the delivery of new LIMS Solutions and day2day operational support, all in close cooperation with the BU Analytical labs, cross the globe.

Position Overview and Key Responsibilities.

Join us as a LIMS Project Manager and global delivery lead.  

As a global delivery lead, you manage the pipeline of incoming business demands, you will assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure that the team's workload is effectively managed to meet expected delivery timelines. You will act as a point of escalation for complex issues, providing guidance and support to team members. You will Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage major incidents, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on business operations. You will Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to streamline support processes.

As a Project Manager, you will be in close contact with the BU lab responsible, and translate their requirements into project delivery plans or initiate change requests.  As a trusted partner to our business units, you understand the LIMS landscape and applications, coordinate the LIMS request pipeline of the BU and be an enabler for growth of the platform’s capabilities. You will lead and execute medium and large size projects from business requirements analysis to solution delivery. You will build and co-create solutions with our business units on top of a well-defined governance framework. You will foster a positive team culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Who we are looking for: 

Functional & technical Skills:

 

• Master in information technology or computer science or commercial engineer.
• Multiple years of Project management experience
• Profound understanding of IT infrastructure components and architectures.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in ITIL framework and practices, with certification preferred.
• Experience in application support, incident management, and proactive maintenance activities.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in LIMS applications.
• Good understanding of Laboratory operations.
• Being ‘hands-on’ and ager to deep-dive into functional/technical issues during project implementations.

 

Soft Skills:

 

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on coaching and development.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical information effectively.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Adaptability and resilience, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Good oral and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills in English, additional language will be considered as an advantage .
• Willingness to travel internationally (EU, Asia, Canada): 30 to 40%.
• Good team player, being motivated and highly interested in LIMS functionalities.
• Ability to work independently when necessary, coping well with hybrid work model.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would