Programme Manager – Operational Excellence & Site Expansion at LGC Group

Ireland, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Operational Excellence, Lean Methodologies, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Thinking, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional Leadership, Governance Frameworks, Risk Management, Change Management, Mentoring, Agile Methodologies, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Capacity Growth, Global Organizations, Manufacturing

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Company Description Fort Henry Business Park, Ballina, Tipperary, Ireland | Hybrid (4x days per week onsite) 2-year fixed-term contract LGC Diagnostics & Genomics is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join the Global Program Management and Operational Excellence (PM&OE) team at a time of significant site growth and transformation. Job Description This role plays a critical part in enabling the delivery of multiple concurrent expansion and productivity improvement initiatives across our Ballina site. The Programme Manager will work closely with senior functional and business leaders who are accountable for these projects, providing structure, governance, prioritisation, and hands-on support to ensure initiatives move efficiently from discovery and planning through to execution and sustained impact. The focus of the role is on supporting site expansion (facility, process, and capability) alongside productivity and gross margin improvement, using Operational Excellence and Lean principles to drive effective execution and capacity release. This is a highly visible, hands-on role suited to someone comfortable operating in ambiguity, influencing without authority, and balancing strategic intent with pragmatic, on-the-ground delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to influence across functions and work on complex programmes that deliver real business impact over a 2-year transformation period. Key Responsibilities Enable and support multiple strategic programmes across site expansion, process improvement, and capacity growth. Lead, mentor, and develop project managers and other team members within PM&OE. Create programme plans, budgets, risk registers, and identify project interdependencies. Establish and maintain governance frameworks and ensure stakeholder engagement. Step in to resolve roadblocks, guide change, and ensure projects progress efficiently. Collaborate with PM&OE colleagues to develop guidelines, frameworks, and reporting systems. Qualifications Who We’re Looking For Significant experience in Project/Programme Management methodologies (PPM, PRINCE2, AGILE, etc.) Experience with Operational Excellence / Lean methodologies (Lean/TPS, Shingo, Six Sigma, ToC, TPM). Track record of leading multi-project, cross-functional programmes, preferably in regulated manufacturing or life sciences. Ability to influence and coach leaders without direct authority. Comfortable operating hands-on in a dynamic environment, dealing with ambiguity, and rolling up your sleeves when needed. Strong stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and communication skills. Experience working in global, matrix organisations and managing cross-site dependencies. Additional Information ABOUT LGC: LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range. OUR VALUES PASSION CURIOSITY INTEGRITY BRILLIANCE RESPECT EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com #scienceforasaferworld Work Arrangement: Hybrid Department: Programme and Project Management

Responsibilities

The Programme Manager will enable and support multiple strategic programmes focused on site expansion and productivity improvement. They will lead project managers, create programme plans, and ensure stakeholder engagement.