Senior Project Manager - Finance

 MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

• Collaborate with horizontal workstreams to address interdependencies, drive governance, and facilitate regular program and project calls. 

• Develop the Service Delivery Model and prepare arguments for mid to large-sized projects by translating customer requirements into future states, conducting risk and process readiness assessments. 

• Collaborate with key program collaborators to ensure successful program implementation across workstreams and businesses. 

• Evaluate project plans regularly, including reviews of achievements and deliverables, to ensure projects are prepared and of high quality. 

• Employ fit-for-purpose methodologies to guarantee timely completion of deliverables within budget. 

• Identify and address customer concerns, partner concerns, actions, and decisions; take ownership of the process for addressing issues and implement strategies to minimize risks. 

• Prepare and define goals, review achievements, and maintain project plans, resolving complex issues and managing critical path processes. 

• Ensure clear communication of project outcomes through regular reporting cadences, lead Steering Committee discussions, and effectively communicate project status and results. 

• Build a strong team of skilled and motivated individuals. 

• Support and lead cross-functional, geographically distributed project teams to achieve desired outcomes. 

• Lead and complete assigned projects or defined areas of complex projects, including business transformations, automations, system implementations, migrations, and transitions. 

• Coordinate a portfolio of projects, handling changes and interventions to maintain the portfolio's progress, and serve as the main point of reference for the overall health and savings pipeline. 

• Build a culture of excellence in line with Thermo Fisher's values. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a business-related field. 

• Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile, etc.) highly desirable. 

• 5+ years of proven experience managing complex, global programs and project initiatives. 

• Experience in Finance operations (OTC, PTP, RTR, FA, Inventory) or Customer Service preferred. 

• GBS experience is highly desirable. 

• Experience in Agile project management is an advantage. 

• Proficiency in English (verbal and written). 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

• Excellent stakeholder management skills. 

• Robust project management capabilities with high attention to detail. 

• Ability to work independently, within a team, and collaboratively across teams. 

• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills across all organizational levels. 

• Good communicator with active listening skills. 

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. 

• Proven people management skills in leading project team members, supporting succession planning and team development. 

• Ability to efficiently cope with change and manage risks and uncertainties. 

• Capable of prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. 

• Experience in leading complex, multifaceted projects successfully. 

• Proficient in workshop facilitation and conveying intricate messages clearly. 

• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.