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 flawless 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 deliverables, to ensure projects are prepared and of high quality.
- Employ fit-for-purpose methodologies to guarantee timely completion of deliverables within budget.
- Identify and address customer concerns, partner concerns, actions, and decisions; take ownership 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 managing 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.
- Coordinate a portfolio of projects, handling changes and interventions to maintain the portfolio's progress, and serve as the main point of reference for the overall health and savings pipeline.
- Build a culture of excellence in line with Thermo Fisher's values.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a business-related field.
- Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile, etc.) highly desirable.
- 5+ years of proven experience managing complex, global programs and project initiatives.
- Experience in Finance operations (OTC, PTP, RTR, FA, Inventory) or Customer Service preferred.
- GBS experience is highly desirable.
- Experience in Agile project management is an advantage.
- Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
- Similar roles: Transition Manager, Implementation Manager, Migration, Mobilization, Transformation
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Excellent stakeholder management 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 organizational levels.
- Good communicator with active listening skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven people management skills in leading project team members, supporting succession planning and team development.
- Ability to efficiently cope with change and manage 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.