Transition Project Manager

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Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $44 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are propelling life sciences research, tackling intricate analytical challenges, enhancing patient diagnostics and therapies, or optimizing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to provide support. Our distributed team of over 120,000 colleagues delivers an innovative blend of pioneering technologies, convenient purchasing options, and pharmaceutical services through our renowned brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Career Band:             7

Location:                 HU, Budapest

Reports To:             Senior Manager, Project Management

This is an outstanding opportunity to join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Manager, Project Management, within our company-wide program office. As a key player, you will lead all aspects of planning and implementing vital transition, migration, process improvement, automations, system implementations, and other change and transformation programs. You will coordinate project portfolios, ensuring the flawless delivery of portfolio goals, while collaborating with a wide range of partners.

• 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 results, to ensure projects are prepared and of high quality.
• Employ fit-for-purpose methodologies to guarantee timely completion of results 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 sophisticated 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.

• 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 sophisticated, 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 sophisticated, complex projects successfully.
• Proficient in workshop facilitation and conveying intricate messages clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.