Product Manager – Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

At ALS we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us youll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Australian Laboratory Services (ALS) is a publicly listed laboratory-based testing services company that provides a broad range of testing and analytical services to a wide variety of end markets and industries around the globe. We continue to remain at the forefront of the testing services industry building an enviable reputation.

Location: Stockholm Sweden

About the Position

We are embarking on a global transformation of our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) moving from our current application to a modern modular microservice-based platform. This new system will support more than 7000 users across 100 global locations covering critical processes such as quoting sample login laboratory workflows instrument integrations results calculation reporting and invoicing.

To drive this transformation we are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the product ownership function. This role will oversee a team of 68 Product Owners each responsible for 34 modules as well as business analysts and other relevant roles. You will be the central point of coordination between business stakeholders software development teams and end users ensuring that the new LIMS platform meets business needs delivers value and supports our long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of Product Owners business analysts and story writers.
• Ensure consistent agile practices and ways of working across the product ownership team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.
  

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Define and maintain the overall product vision and strategy for the new LIMS system.
• Align product roadmaps with business priorities and organizational objectives.
• Ensure effective prioritization of work across multiple modules and teams.
  

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as the key liaison between business functions laboratory operations and software development teams.
• Work closely with business leaders subject matter experts and user focus groups to understand requirements pain points and opportunities for process improvements.
• Translate business needs into actionable product goals and user stories.
  

Agile Delivery

• Champion agile ways of working across distributed teams.
• Facilitate cross-team alignment and dependency management for 2030 system modules.
• Ensure product increments are delivered iteratively with a focus on business value and usability.
  

Governance & Quality

• Define and uphold standards for backlog management requirement documentation and acceptance criteria.
• Monitor KPIs adoption and overall delivery uptake and performance of the product.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to laboratory operations.

About you

Skills and Behaviors:

• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders at all levels and align diverse business functions.
• Excellent communication skills with high level of English proficiency both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational detail.
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced highly demanding and matrix organization.
• Ability to obtain organize and analyze data and utilize to develop and implement processes to drive efficiency.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Recognized leadership and people development skills.
• Experience in change management related projects.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 5 years proven experience as a Product Owner in complex enterprise-scale systems.
• Experience in a senior product role (e.g. Senior Product Owner Lead Product Owner or Product Manager) managing multiple products or modules.
• Strong background in agile methodologies (Scrum SAFe or similar) with experience leading distributed teams.
  

What can you expect from us

• The opportunity to lead one of the largest IT transformation programs in our company history.
• A collaborative and agile environment where your leadership will shape the future of our business-critical LIMS platform.
• Career growth and development within a global leader in laboratory testing.
• At ALS we believe that the people we employ are what makes ALS the great company it is today.
• An inclusive global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.

Looking for further details

• The position is a permanent employment on full time with 6 months trial period.
• Please contact Martin Stener General Manager Global Technology Environmental for further details about the position.
• If you think that the position description matches you we highly encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will interview candidates continuously. If you dont match all the requirements please demonstrate how your interest in ALS might compensate for this.
• Apply by providing a cover letter and CV in English. Mark the application with Product Manager

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us and shape how we work how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS youll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for or either hold or be able to obtain a valid working visa.

How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.