Technical Project Manager

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

As a Technical Project Manager, you will join our Hertfordshire team to support our activities within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

You will be responsible for leading and managing technical projects across the Quality Control laboratory, ensuring laboratory systems, equipment, and processes remain compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose. Working closely with Quality, IT, Manufacturing, and external stakeholders, you will oversee electronic laboratory systems, equipment lifecycle management, method transfers, new product introduction activities, and laboratory compliance initiatives within a GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Location: Hertforshire; On Site: Full - time on site; Clearance: Clearable; Experience Level: Senior (5+ years); Lead and manage all technical projects within the Quality Control laboratory; Manage and develop a team of technical specialists supporting laboratory systems and equipment; Oversee the lifecycle management of QC electronic systems, including LIMS, CDS, and associated laboratory software; Ensure laboratory equipment and systems remain compliant with GMP, Data Integrity requirements, and company procedures; Develop and maintain a five-year equipment replacement and investment plan; Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and Method Transfer activities within the QC function; Manage compliance-related initiatives including global changes, pharmacopeia updates, and regulatory requirements; Drive change management activities to ensure laboratory systems and equipment remain operational and compliant; Review and approve SOPs, quality documents, and technical procedures; Coordinate education and training programmes relating to specialist equipment and software; Work with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver technical improvements and laboratory optimisation projects; Monitor project progress, risks, budgets, and resource requirements; Support inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions as required

Requirements

Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory operations; Experience managing QC equipment and electronic laboratory systems; Knowledge of LIMS, CDS, and laboratory software platforms; Understanding of equipment qualification, validation, and lifecycle management; Experience leading technical projects within a regulated environment; Strong understanding of GMP requirements and Data Integrity principles; Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills; Ability to gather, analyse, and translate user requirements into practical solutions; Strong organisational and project management capabilities; Ability to interpret complex technical and scientific information and communicate findings effectively; A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .; Significant experience working within a pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory environment; At least 2 years of experience managing QC equipment and electronic laboratory systems; Experience supporting technical change, validation, qualification, or laboratory compliance activities

Nice to have

Experience as a LIMS or CDS administrator; Knowledge of laboratory instrument qualification and computer system validation (CSV); Experience supporting method transfers and analytical technology implementation; Familiarity with pharmacopeia compliance activities and regulatory submissions; Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams; Understanding of continuous improvement and laboratory digitalisation initiatives; Knowledge of laboratory automation technologies

Benefits

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style; A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries; Private Medical Insurance; Cycle & Tech Scheme; Employee assistance programme; Life insurance & Pension Scheme; Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings; Flexible way of working (role dependent)