Senior Manager, Project Management SBS PMO
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office
Job Description
Overview Lead complex, strategic global programs that support Thermo Fisher Scientific’s growth, transformation, and operational excellence. This role operates as a key partner to senior leadership, driving high-impact initiatives across geographies and functions. You will play a critical role in delivering business transformation, system implementations, and process optimization programs while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning and execution of complex, strategic global programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery against agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards. Provide leadership across multiple cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, ensuring effective collaboration and clear management of interdependencies. Partner with senior leadership to define program scope, objectives, success metrics, and delivery strategy. Develop, maintain, and govern comprehensive project plans, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), resource strategies, key milestones, and critical dependencies. Own end-to-end program financials, including budget development, forecasting, tracking of actuals, and proactive management of variances. Establish and drive robust risk and issue management practices, ensuring timely escalation and transparent communication to senior stakeholders. Oversee and actively manage cross-project interdependencies, optimizing scope, schedule, budget, and resource utilization across the program portfolio. Analyze complex data and business challenges to inform decision-making and ensure effective implementation of solutions. Act as the primary point of contact for program status, providing clear, concise reporting on progress, risks, and performance. Ensure delivery of all program outputs in accordance with organizational standards for quality, compliance, and cost, while meeting stakeholder expectations. Build, lead, and support high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Contribute to the development of PMO capabilities, including supporting recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and mentoring of project management staff. Program Scope & Exposure Deliver initiatives spanning digital transformation, strategic business programs, clinical operational system implementations, process optimisation, regulatory compliance, and M&A integrations. Work across global stakeholders and functions, with exposure to senior and executive leadership teams.
Requirements
Advanced degree with 6+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience managing complex, global programs and project initiatives. Degree in business, engineering, science, or a related field preferred. Strong experience leading cross-functional teams within a matrixed, global organization. Demonstrated success delivering large-scale initiatives such as digital transformation, system implementations, or business integrations. Strong understanding of project and program management methodologies and best practices. Experience in business functions such as finance operations, clinical operations, customer service, or related areas. Proven leadership capability with experience building, developing, and influencing teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels. Excellent proven vendor and in-house management skills in software product delivery and implementation Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority programs simultaneously. Experience with project management tools and systems (e.g., Planview or similar). Strong change management and stakeholder engagement expertise. Experience applying AI and automation to improve business processes and operational efficiency. Adaptability to changing business needs and dynamic project environments. Experience in regulated or GCP environments preferred, CRO background advantageous. Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Safe ) highly desirable. Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci) a plus. Proficiency in English required (C level preferred) ; additional languages beneficial. Ability to travel up to 25% as required. Success Measures Consistent delivery of global programs on time and within budget. Achievement of measurable business outcomes (e.g., cost savings, process efficiencies, system adoption). High levels of stakeholder satisfaction and sustained executive alignment. Why This Role This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact, enterprise-level initiatives with direct exposure to global leadership. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic transformation programs that drive meaningful business outcomes across the organization. Apply To This Job