At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join us, you’ll 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 th... Visa mer
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join us, you’ll 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.
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 7,000 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 6–8 Product Owners, each responsible for 3–4 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 20–30 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,
[email protected], 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 don't 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
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.
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