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Project Manager III

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Project Manager III

Santa Ana, Costa Rica

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 80,000 colleagues delivers an unrivalled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

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Major areas of responsibility:

  • Coordinate between cross-functional, geographically distributed project teams to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Manage interdependencies and support the lead project governance bodies and project workstreams.
  • Collaborate closely with key partners to guarantee the prompt and excellent execution of programs across various departments and businesses.
  • Coordinate the planning and logistics of ideation sessions, feasibility studies, process assessments and design workshops.
  • Assist in the successful execution of complex project plans and timely deliverables.
  • Conduct periodic project plan assessments to ensure readiness and quality.
  • Lead and implement middle-sized projects or defined areas of major projects.
  • Manage project requirements, and progress throughout the project's lifecycle.
  • Implement suitable approaches to ensure timely completion of project tasks and objectives.
  • Identify and handle risks, issues, actions, decisions, and interdependencies.
  • Resolve issues and manage critical path processes related to project delivery.
  • Gather project information, documents and communicate project status, results, and barriers.
  • Responsible for regular reporting and clear communication of project outcomes.
  • Manage and report the project portfolio of a specific business or workstream drives portfolio progress, acts as single source of truth for the overall health and savings pipeline.
  • Create a culture of excellence in line with our Thermo Fisher Value.

Required education/experience:

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably business-related. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
  • 5+ years of project involvement.
  • Experience in Finance operations or Customer Service preferred.
  • GBS experience highly desirable.
  • Project Management knowledge/certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile) is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in English (verbal and written).

Knowledge, skills, abilities:

  • Strong project management skills and capabilities.
  • Experience in successfully leading project and working on big projects.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
  • Capable of handling multiple projects and timelines simultaneously, efficient in time management
  • Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Sound workshop facilitation skills.
  • Strong collaborator, capable of effectively working in a team setting.
  • Ability to deal with highly criticalinformation, in line with confidentiality expectations.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and collaborative culture, where every voice is valued, and ideas are encouraged. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for encouraging innovation and driving business success. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Join our team and be part of a company that is making a difference. Apply today and help us shape a healthier, cleaner, and safer world together.

Client-provided location(s): Lagunilla, Heredia, Costa Rica
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01272573-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program