Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thermo Fisher Scientific is a leading company focused on making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Staff Program Manager will drive innovation by coordinating complex projects and managing strategic programs to ensure successful delivery and collaboration across teams.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate complex, multi-disciplinary projects that directly impact scientific advancement and customer success
- Manage strategic programs from inception through successful delivery, ensuring thorough execution while fostering collaboration across functional teams
- Develop comprehensive project plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and maintain consistent communication with stakeholders at all levels
- Identify and address risks while promoting accountability across the organization
Skills
- Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in program/project management leading complex technical initiatives
- Demonstrated success managing enterprise-level programs with significant business impact
- Strong technical knowledge of regulated product development processes and quality systems
- Strong communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels
- Demonstrated ability to influence and promote accountability in matrix environments
- Experience in building consensus and resolving conflicts effectively
- Experience with project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
- Proficiency with project management software and MS Office suite
- Strong financial acumen for budget development and tracking
- Ability to adapt leadership approach based on the situation and audience
- Experience managing external partner/vendor relationships
- Strategic approach with the ability to align programs to business objectives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to travel up to 25% as needed
- Collaborative team member with a constructive approach
- Self-directed with the ability to work independently
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related technical field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
- SAFe or Agile certifications are advantageous
Benefits
- Annual incentive plan bonus
- Healthcare
- A range of employee benefits
- Outstanding career and development prospects
- Exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation
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