SLIMS Program Manager

Job Description

Agilent Technologies is seeking a dynamic and experiencedSLIMS Program Managerto lead the successful delivery of our SLIMS (Sample Lifecycle Information Management System) implementations. This pivotal role bridges technical expertise with strategic project leadership, ensuring that our laboratory informatics solutions are deployed efficiently, effectively, and with exceptional client satisfaction. As the primary liaison between Agilent and our customers, you will oversee all aspects of SLIMS project execution—from planning and budgeting to risk management and stakeholder engagement—while driving innovation and continuous improvement in lab operations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the administration, status updates, and follow-ups related to SLIMS projects

• Establishes and manages the SLIMS implementations, including budget, structure, and scheduling requirements tailored to SLIMS implementations

• Drives and ensures delivery of expected outcomes according to the defined SLIMS project scope, cost, quality standards, and timeline milestones

• Maintains responsibility for risk assessment, specifically identifying and communicating SLIMS-related risks to all stakeholders

• Monitors estimates of SLIMS project revenues, costs, expenses, and profits against established metrics, and communicate any deviations to appropriate stakeholders

• Acts as the primary point of contact between customers and Agilent’s SLIMS project stakeholders

• Ensures all customized SLIMS solutions are implemented within agreed budgets

• Builds and sustains strong relationships with SLIMS clients

• Coordinates contributions from both internal and external SLIMS project team members, including collaboration with third-party vendors as needed for SLIMS project activities

• Demonstrates SLIMS knowledge, with a focus on overseeing its implementation in laboratory environments and ensuring projects run smoothly

• Effectively manages SLIMS projects by coordinating activities, allocating resources, and optimizing workflows to meet business objectives and client needs

• Takes responsibility for planning and prioritizing SLIMS-related initiatives, ensuring successful project delivery and ongoing support

• Contributes to improvements in SLIMS project management operations

• Handles complex challenges that arise during SLIMS engagement, finding practical solutions and refining processes to benefit clients and teams

• Works independently with minimal supervision, but consults with others on important matters when needed

• May coach or mentor team members and clients in the effective use and management of SLIMS

• Leads projects as the SLIMS Delivery ambassador, building strong relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners

Qualifications

• Typically 4+ years of relevant experience

• Experience in technical project delivery, especially in lab informatics or software implementation​

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (or equivalent)

• PMP Certification (highly desired)

Technical & Domain Expertise

• Strong working knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), especially SLIMS

• Experience in managing Software as a Service products

• Ability to apply technical knowledge to diverse and complex assignments

Project Management Skills

• Experience in:

  • Defining and managing project plans, budgets, schedules, and staffing

  • Delivering results within scope, cost, quality, and timeline

  • Risk assessment and stakeholder communication

  • Tracking projectfinancials (revenue, cost, profit)

  • Managing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities

Leadership & Communication

• Ability to liaise internal and external teams

• Strong client relationship management skills

• Capable of mentoring or training others

• Comfortable working independently with minimal guidance

• Demonstrates thought leadership in project management

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