Job DescriptionAs 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.How you make an impact?The Sr. Manager, Project Management handles and coordinates various cross functional projects programs for our Niche Diagnostics site. Projects range in scope across manufacturing optimization, quality transformation and new product development projects. As part of this team, you will support global operations by leading project teams through the scoping, development, transfer and validation of new and/or improved processes to manufacturing. The role will be responsible for running multiple projects from initiation to close. The role must have the ability to work well with all levels of management and requires strong communication and leadership skills coupled with operations and project management experience.What will you do?Support global operations and quality by leading project teams through the scoping, development, transfer and validation of new and/or improved processes to manufacturingRepresent operations on R&D NPI project teams, conduct operations extended team meetings to communicate and ensure two-way communication with the core teamCreate investment cases and financial justification for specific operations/quality initiativesPresent project proposals to executive management to gain approval to move forwardAccountable for critical/complex project execution within overarching portfolioLead periodic roadmap assessment and facilitate re-planning sessions as neededProduce leadership reporting for the program, advance critical issues and define mitigation strategiesPartner with business development to scope new business partnership opportunitiesHow will you get here?EducationBachelors’ Degree in Science/Technical/Business field or equivalent experienceProject Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plusExperience8+ years of) project/program management and team leadership experience with solid track record in successfully leading project/programs from start to finishMinimum of 5 years of experience working in manufacturing operations, quality, or supply chainExperience leading sophisticated project/programs spanning over 6+ monthsExperience working with and managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously across a matrixed organizationExperience working in an FDA regulated environment is helpfulExperience installing consistency, transparency and accountability within a PMOKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesUnderstanding of design control quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements for medical device or diagnostics (ex. 510K submissions)Strong understanding of formal project management methodologiesDemonstrates strong business acumen and a bias for actionExcellent planning and leadership skills, ensuring that cross-functional team members understand roles and responsibilities and key deadlines are metExcel / analytical & PowerPoint development & delivery skills, suitable for executive level presentationsAbility to develop and run portfolio of projects – prioritization, tradeoffs, risk management, etc.Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on critical topics to senior managementDemonstrate problem solving capabilities and appropriate decision makingAbility to prioritize under tight time and budget constraints.BenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits!Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.Compensation and Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $141,800.00–$212,675.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discountFor more information on our benefits, please visit:
