Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position overview:

This is an outstanding opportunity to join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Manager, Project Management, within our company-wide program office. As a key player, you will lead all aspects of planning and implementing vital transition, migration, process improvement, automations, system implementations, and other change and transformation programs. You will coordinate project portfolios, ensuring the detailed delivery of portfolio goals, while collaborating with a wide range of partners.

Major areas of responsibility:

Collaborate with horizontal workstreams to address interdependencies, drive governance, and facilitate regular program and project calls.Develop the Service Delivery Model and prepare arguments for mid to large-sized projects by translating customer requirements into future states, conducting risk and process readiness assessments.Collaborate with key program collaborators to ensure successful program implementation across workstreams and businesses.Evaluate project plans regularly, including reviews of achievements and tasks, to ensure projects are prepared and of high quality.Employ fit-for-purpose methodologies to guarantee timely completion of tasks within budget.Identify and address customer concerns, partner concerns, actions, and decisions of the process for addressing issues and implement strategies to minimize risks.Prepare and define goals, review achievements, and maintain project plans, resolving complex issues and leading critical path processes.Ensure clear communication of project outcomes through regular reporting cadences, lead Steering Committee discussions, and effectively communicate project status and results.Build a strong team of skilled and motivated individuals.Support and lead cross-functional, geographically distributed project teams to achieve desired outcomes.Lead and complete assigned projects or defined areas of complex projects, including business transformations, automations, system implementations, migrations, and transitions.Lead a project portfolio, handle changes, and be the main point of reference for health and savings.Build a culture of excellence in line with Thermo Fisher's values.

Required education/experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in a business-related field.Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile, etc.) highly desirable.5+ years of proven experience handling complex, global programs and project initiatives.Experience in Finance operations (OTC, PTP, RTR, FA, Inventory) or Customer Service preferred.GBS experience is helpful.Experience in Agile project management is an advantage.Proficiency in English (verbal and written).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Excellent collaborator leadership skills.Robust project management capabilities with high attention to detail.Ability to work independently, within a team, and collaboratively across teams.Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills across all interpersonal levels.Good communicator with active listening skills.Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.Shown people leadership skills in leading project team members, supporting succession planning and team development.Ability to efficiently cope with change and lead risks and uncertainties.Capable of prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.Experience in leading complex, multifaceted projects successfully.Proficient in workshop facilitation and conveying intricate messages clearly.Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.