Project Manager (Bioinformatics)

Project Manager (Bioinformatics)

Rate - £51.70 (An hour)

Duration - 12 Months (Initially)

Location - Bracknell (Hybrid)

IR35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company)

As a Project Manager in Bioinformatics Technology and Services team you will administrate and oversee successful implementation of Bioinformatics Platform - a complex project that spans multiple teams, functions, and external parties.

Accountabilities

Serve as the central orchestrator, harmonizing diverse initiatives and ensuring their alignment with the overall project vision and organizational goals
Foster and facilitate collaboration between internal and external teams
Manage high-level project timelines, coordinating with sub-initiative leaders on their specific deliverables
Ensure that the administrative aspects of the project are managed efficiently, including contract management and budget
Suggest and implement project management practices and standards
Proactively identify and raise dependencies, risks, and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary

Skills and Experience

3+ years of experience in delivery management
Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Proficiency in project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, hybrid)
Expertise with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Mural, Smartsheet)
Workshop orchestration and facilitation skills
Strong stakeholder management abilities
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Risk management proficiency
Experience in contract management
Understanding of IT infrastructure and software development processes
Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments
Collaborative mindset with attention to detail
Experience in life sciences (preferred)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed