Sr. Lead IT Product ManagerDurham, NC or RemoteThe Sr. Lead IT Product Manager defines and drives the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) product vision, roadmap, and business strategy, translating them into executive-level delivery plans for the modernization of the Order Entry/Accessioning workstream.
Job ResponsibilitiesLaboratory Systems & Workflow Leadership- Lead specialty laboratory solution initiatives, including workflow definition and configuration, requirements gathering, documentation, product integrations, vendor coordination, solution deployment, and user training.
- Apply expert medical laboratory workflow knowledge to support LIMS modernization with a focus on Order Entry/Accessioning.
- Own large, complex initiatives spanning multiple lab systems, platforms, and integrations.
- Influence prioritization decisions across product, engineering, and business leadership.
- Work cross-functionally with PMO, business leaders, lab operations, IT development, IT QA, and Sales.
- Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term architectural and product strategy.
- Contribute to portfolio-level roadmap planning and investment decisions.
- Drive consistent delivery standards across teams.
- Leverage AI to accelerate delivery, enhance quality, and improve business outcomes.
Leadership & Collaboration- Champion enterprise-level lab system initiatives with broad organizational impact.
- Serve as the senior subject matter expert and process authority for Order Entry/Accessioning.
- Participate in the Laboratory Systems team to support defined LIMS initiatives.
- Support OE/Accessioning LIMS development and deployment activities.
- Coordinate and manage risk assessments and change management activities related to LIMS modernization.
- Develop and track measurements for LIMS deployment and performance.
- Represent the department in business meetings through strong verbal and written communication.
- Partner with Operations Leads to ensure successful workflow builds, enhancement deployments, and implementations.
- Establish and maintain effective internal team skill sets, departmental relationships, and vendor partnerships to meet laboratory technical requirements.
- Foster strong working relationships across departments while managing business expectations and sharing knowledge with teams and operations.
Product Ownership & Delivery- Maintain and prioritize the product backlog with clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Partner closely with development teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
- Lead sprint reviews and product demonstrations.
- Drive change management and user adoption strategies.
- Contribute to roadmap planning and long-term product direction.
- Implement process improvements and best practices.
- Own release-level success metrics.
Minimum Qualifications- BS degree.
- 6 or more years of experience in a medical laboratory environment.
- 5 or more years leading a team or teams on enterprise-level projects or products.
- 3 or more years defining, developing, or documenting user specifications, requirements, or operational workflows.
- 3 or more years of experience in strategic roadmap development, defining long-term, multi-year product roadmaps aligned with enterprise goals.
- 3 or more years of experience influencing senior stakeholders, governing product strategy, and ensuring solutions scale, integrate, and comply with regulatory and operational standards.
Preferred Qualifications- MS degree.
- 5 or more years of experience deploying laboratory information systems.
Additional Job Standards- Travel as needed (5%).
- Able to work on multiple problems, identify and correct production issues, and effectively manage and motivate project teams.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic; a self-starter.
Application Window: July 6, 2026-July 13, 2026 Pay Range: $90,000-$150,000 All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here
