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Sr. Director, IT Enablement & Excellence

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr. Director, IT Enablement & Excellence

Weston, MA

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as Sr. Director, IT Enablement & Excellence, leading a global IT organization. Collaborate with CIO and Senior IT Leadership Team to transform processes and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead strategic efforts, including IT & digital strategy with finance, IT quarterly business reviews (QBR's), decision reviews for M&A impacts, prioritization summits between business IT and IT Shared Services, and overall IT & digital portfolio governance.
  • Facilitate regular in-person (quarterly) and virtual (monthly) meetings with IT leaders to ensure alignment on strategy, finances, and key decisions.
  • Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to manage IT portfolio requirements (ITGC and SDLC).
  • Drive cross-divisional prioritization summits to align business IT and Shared Services and facilitate critical investment decisions.
  • Implement standard IT program management practices, driving consistency across portfolios with Shared Services and PMOs.
  • Manage and optimize key indicators for IT performance, employing Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodologies to deliver desired outcomes.
  • Encourage the utilization of our internal data platform for Global IT and Digital, with a focus on automating reporting, improving strategic insights, and streamlining user experiences.
  • Promote and expand standard methodologies across IT, including improvement initiatives, guidance programs, diversity initiatives, and more.

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Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM-related field; master's preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in large-scale IT transformations and program management.
  • Demonstrated expertise in long-term planning, technology strategies, and tools for analyzing business data.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in business intelligence tools (Power BI preferred).
  • Experience in multinational environments with cross-cultural dynamics.
  • Strong communication skills, executive presence, and attention to detail.

Join us and make a significant impact on a global scale. Craft the future of our IT organization and contribute to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Apply today!

Client-provided location(s): Waltham, MA, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01283475-2
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