Program Manager

Job Title

Program Manager – GxP Lab Endpoint Upgrade & Asset Life-cycle

Validated Lab PCs, Instrument Workstations & OT Endpoints

Birmingham, UK

Our client, a leading biotechnology organisation, is running a global program to upgrade legacy laboratory and instrument-connected systems to Windows 11. The Program Manager will lead planning, execution, and validation of upgrades across validated lab PCs, instrument workstations, and OT endpoints, ensuring compliance with GxP/GMP/CSV requirements and minimal disruption to critical lab operations.

• Lead the global roll‑out of Windows 11 upgrades for validated lab and instrument systems.
• Assess current estate, identify end‑of‑life devices, and prioritise remediation.
• Coordinate testing, validation, and re‑qualification for each device or instrument.
• Develop repeatable processes for imaging, deployment, validation, and handover.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain data integrity throughout upgrades.
• Collaborate with labs, QA/QC, global IT, vendors, and stakeholders to manage timelines, costs, and expectations.

• Proven experience managing Windows migrations in validated lab or OT environments.
• Strong understanding of GxP/GMP/CSV requirements and lab system validation.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multi‑country, cross‑functional programs.
• Detail‑oriented and able to balance speed with regulatory rigour.