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Sr. Project Manager

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr. Project Manager

Hillsboro, OR

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with revenue of $40 billion and more than 100,000 employees globally. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, tackle sophisticated analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and facilitate semiconductor metrology by making groundbreaking electron and ion microscopy products.

The Project Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) coordinates and leads projects throughout Operations. The PMO team supports Logistics, Operations Engineering (OE), and Manufacturing by focusing on project completion and working cross-functionally. The group supports the entire product life cycle from New Product Introduction (NPI) into the factory/field and sustaining engineering after transfer from design to volume production through the product end of life. This group collaborates closely with the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Logistics, the Quality organization, and Global Technical Support (GTS) groups within Thermo Fisher Scientific to ensure development and continuous improvement of products according to the latest quality standards. The Project Manager will be directly involved with all aspects of projects including project creation, execution, and task ownership. The Project Manager leads and supports enterprise-wide projects.

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The Project Manager will:

  • Facilitate and lead cross-functional NPI and sustaining Operations projects from inception to completion.
  • Set standards for project scope, results, and timelines to meet the business needs.
  • Prioritize and drive tasks and remove barriers.
  • Calculate capacity requirements needed for project execution and provide input for resource plans.
  • Maintain project status documentation and coordinate regular project reviews with management.
  • Coordinate completion and in some cases performs the tasks for Operations project completion.
  • Through proactive communication, maintain transparency and alignment of projects throughout Operations.
  • Align project goals and expectations with customers
  • Support the local and global Operations team in implementing strategies, including partnership with other Thermo Fisher Scientific sites
  • Use Business Intelligence for project reporting where possible.
  • Other duties as assigned

Education

University degree in a technical field, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills. Previous project management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.

Experience

  • 5+ years of project management experience in high-tech industry environment. Certified Project Manager preferred.
  • Proven experience managing cross-site, cross-functional, and global projects.
  • Experience developing and leading teams.
  • Able to resolve issues by gaining agreement of cross-functional, multi-cultural groups, and sites without damaging relationships.
  • Ability to gain consensus and facilitate a collaborative environment even during demanding timeline
  • Strong written and verbal presentation skills

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.

Client-provided location(s): Hillsboro, OR, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01277999-1
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