TP:LIMS/ELN Project Manager

Key Responsibilitiesl Develops, plans and manages implementation of technically complex and challenging customer projects across disparate organizations in line with the DS Value Engagement and BIOVIA Services Project Lifecycle Methodology.l Oversees the lifecycle of projects resolving complex technical and business problems. Solutions involve proof of concept or industry first projects/issues and encompass all aspects of the project, e.g. equipment, business processes, vendor management, technical implementation, deployment and training.l Ensures project is compliant with relevant standards, regulatory requirement and contractual agreements. Suggest and coordinate system improvements.l Provides overall leadership to team leads and project staff both intra- and inter-company.l Ensures BIOVIA’ interests are addressed by working closely with Professional Services Leadership, Legal, Operations and other support organizations ensuring overall success of the project(s).l Prepares and presents internal executive briefings, including recommendations for executive action.l Management of project expenditures, both capital and expense and partnering with finance to ensure timely and accurate service invoicing for projects.l Assists in the creation of proposals and estimates for Professional Service projects from project extensions with existing customers to working on new proposals with Sales, Presales and Solutions Architects.QualificationsQualified to degree level or similar, Project Management Certification such as PMP or PRINCE2, beneficial though not essential.A successful and verifiable track record of the successful management and delivery of highly complex projects and programs in a software environment.A strong commercial understanding combined with project management expertise working within a consulting organisation.An in depth understanding of processes, workflows and business factors for commercial organisations.Knowledge in Business Analysis, Software Engineering, cloud and SaaS an advantage.An understanding of our client base, including life sciences, chemical, energy, manufacturing and/or materials industries.Superior communication skills - highly articulate and able to communicate effectively by various means – email, telephone and in person, at all levels within an organisationStrong results focus with commitment to deliver on time at high quality.Self-driven and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and to deadlines yet a highly visible team player partnering with and developing excellent internal and external relationships at all levels with the global organisation.Highly organised with exceptional analytical skills coupled with superior presentation and facilitation skills.Strong matrix management skills with the ability to work and build effective relationships within a virtual team.Ability to manage, motivate and work collaboratively in a global, challenging multi-cultural project team environments.Additional Asian languages a plus – particularly Japanese, Chinese, Korean.Willing and able to travel regularly within the respective GEO and stay at customer site for short period of time to oversee projects when required. Travel will play a part in this role and include overnight stays.Knowledge of BIOVIA products, such as OneLab, Pipeline Pilot, ELN, Discoverant and QUMAS an additional advantageMotivations/InterestsAs a Project Manager you will be a key member of the global Professional Services organization and have responsibility for the project management and completion of a range of technically complex customer projects with significant business impact (typically > 250 days).The projects led by this position can be across the full range of our client base including Life Sciences, Chemical, Energy, Manufacturing and Materials industries. The projects are typically multi-month, cross departmental, and involve one or more technologies, possibly involve other vendors and one or multiple countries. As such, the position holder will need to be highly organized, possess exceptional interpersonal skills and be an excellent communicator, able to communicate effectively to various levels within BIOVIA and also within the customer organization up to and including VP level.To be successful you will need to oversee and motivate teams of inter-disciplinary staff within a matrix organization, provide guidance to other Project Managers on their project activities and the challenges they face whilst simultaneously working independently with a focus on the day-to-day tasks of your projects.Inclusion statementAs a game-changer in sustainable technology and innovation, Dassault Systèmes is striving to build more inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. We believe that our people are our number one asset and we want all employees to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. It is our goal that our people feel a sense of pride and a passion for belonging. As a company leading change, it’s our responsibility to foster opportunities for all people to participate in a harmonized Workforce of the Future.