Manager, Project Management

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

Join our team as a Manager, Project Management at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll guide initiatives that drive business transformation and operational excellence. In this role, you'll oversee complex, cross-functional projects from inception through delivery, focusing on transitions, process improvements, system implementations, and change management programs. Working with stakeholders across our organization, you'll support portfolio goals while building and developing teams. Your experience will contribute to implementing best practices, fostering innovation, and promoting continuous improvement aligned with our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience managing complex programs and project initiatives
Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Engineering, Science or related field
Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile) highly desirable
2+ years of people management experience leading cross-functional teams
Project management capabilities with expertise in standard methodologies and tools
Stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels
Experience in process improvement and change management
Ability to develop and execute strategic plans while managing multiple priorities
Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Experience with agile project management practices
Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office suite
Written and verbal communication skills in English
Financial acumen and budget management experience
Ability to influence in a matrix environment
Experience in presenting to and engaging with leadership
Facilitation and negotiation skills
Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
Ability to travel up to 25% as required
Industry-specific experience (pharmaceutical, biotech, or scientific instruments) preferred