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Sr Project Manager

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr Project Manager

Houston, TX

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Company information

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $30 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 analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 125,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled 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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Excellent Benefits Package

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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401K Company Match up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement - eligible after 90 days!

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discount Program

Recognition Program

Charitable Gift Matching

Company Paid Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Position summary:

The Sr. Project Manager will provide governance across multi-divisional strategic projects to ensure timely delivery and successful program execution through partnerships with Value Assurance / Value Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Product Management. This role maintains program commitments, timelines, and customer relationships, with a focus on delivering bottom line business results through creative problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be responsible for end-to-end program health providing one source of clear, accurate communication.
  • Coordinates global resources across departments and divisions, ensuring all project team members are actively working toward established achievements and results with adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
  • Leads internal and external steering committee meetings and executive level report outs. Monitors actions, business performance metrics, and targets, working with team members to close gaps and drive successful outcomes.
  • Leads and facilitates program issues, risk mitigation, and partner concern processes, serving as a liaison with business leadership to ensure effective solution/resolution.
  • Supports the organization through deployment of standard tools and practices.
  • Identifies lessons-learned and standard methodologies to incorporate into the PMO (Project Management Office) process.

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of relevant experience with prior experience in complex project management required.
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years working in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
  • Advanced Continuous improvement experience (lean, PPI, Six Sigma, 5S) a plus.
  • Project Management and/or PMP (Product Management Process) certification a plus.
  • Exceptional social skills. Able to deliver clear messages to a wide variety of audiences.
  • Strong leadership skills with an ability to influence unique styles.
  • Effective oral and written communication and executive presentation skills. Must be fluent in interpreting and communicating metric data, conducting sophisticated analysis in Microsoft Excel, and building executive-level presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Results orientation. Able to combine and interpret multiple communication streams to deliver data-driven outcomes.
  • Experienced in navigating ambiguity and change with a global mentality.
  • Ability to travel (0 - 15%).

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 125,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01260962_1002
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