IT Director - Product Management

Description
We are seeking a dynamic and technically adept IT Director of Product Management to lead the product strategy and lifecycle for our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) modernization initiative. This role is responsible for defining the vision, roadmap, and execution strategy for our LIMS capabilities, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our nationwide diagnostic laboratory operations.
This leader will act as the key connective tissue between key stakeholders - lab operations, science and technology, compliance and quality, engineering teams and external vendors to deliver scalable, compliant, and user-centric LIMS solutions that that support the full spectrum of testing disciplines such as from routine chemistry to advanced molecular and pathology assays.
Ultimately, this position is accountable for ensuring that the investment in the new LIMS platform and application provides differentiating capabilities and operational value for now and into the future. The IT Director of LIMS Modernization will report to the Vice President of Architecture and Informatics.
This hybrid position offers a balanced schedule of a minimum of three in-office days at an assigned location to be in Durham, NC, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Product Strategy & Leadership
Own and evolve the vision and strategic product roadmap for the enterprise LIMS platform with a focus on technology enabled process optimization in the lab.
Establishing business case and determine investment requirements to achieve strategic objectives; engaging stakeholders and senior leadership to ensure alignment and secure funding
Driving transformation strategy and hold peers accountable to the vision.
Translate diagnostic and laboratory business needs into clear product requirements and priorities.
Develop and maintain deep familiarity with laboratory testing modalities such as FISH, Flow Cytometry, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), IHC, and emerging technologies and methods (e.g. digital AI assisted interpretation) to align platform capabilities.
Define KPIs and measure outcomes to ensure product success and continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with lab operations, clinical leadership, regulatory/compliance, and IT infrastructure teams to identify areas of highest value creation.
Lead product discussions and trade-off decisions across business, technical, and regulatory constraints.
Developing and managing effective reporting to business partners and stakeholders
Collaborate with laboratory directors and scientists to understand testing workflows, equipment integration, and quality requirements across complex assays.
Execution & Delivery
Ensure appropriate formal Platform and Application Management methodology, including application roadmaps, release plans, and implementation best practices
Oversee backlog management, user stories, and sprint planning in agile environments.
Drive vendor evaluations and manage LIMS-related integrations and upgrades.
Ensure timely delivery of capabilities across sample tracking, test orchestration, specimen chain of custody, and multidiscipline reporting.
Support instrument integration for automated data capture such as in molecular, cytogenetic, histopathology, and immunologic labs.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure the platform adheres to regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, ISO 15189, etc.).
Own audit support processes related to LIMS change management and data traceability.
Coordinate data integrity, chain of custody, and and other capabilities within the LIMS ecosystem.
Team Leadership
Managing a team of business and product analysts and ensuring they adhere to agreed standards and processes
Mentoring and coaching team to develop their potential to result in the development of a high-performing team, including:
Planning and directing the development and delivery of training and educational programs for team
Promoting employee growth and involvement
Developing, coaching, and motivating staff to peak performance; addressing performance issues in a timely manner
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in the field of Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering or related field required; Master's preferred.
10+ years of experience in product management with strong background in LIMS/clinical lab technology environment or in business process optimization.
Minimum 5 years' experience in a management role at a Director or higher level, preferably in a healthcare environment.
Experience managing a medium (5 - 20 FTEs) to a large (20+ FTEs) team
Experience leading complex technical product portfolios in regulated environments.
Strong experience with agile methodologies and enterprise software development life cycles.
Familiarity with LIMS platforms such as LabWare, STARLIMS, LabVantage, or custom-built systems preferred.
Self-motivation and demonstrated ability to be focused and results oriented
Exemplary written and oral communication skills, including meeting and workshop facilitation experience
Experience in making presentations to executives and/or senior business leaders
Ability to work the required hours of the position productively with frequent interruptions
Project management skills and abilities, with ability to lead multi-disciplined and cross-functional teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Candidates must be willing to relocate to NC to sit onsite minimum 3 days per week in Durham.
This role will start with 8-10 direct reports but will continue to grow.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $200000.00 - $250000.00/yr.
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. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Durham,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.