When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.
Job TitleOneSource Project Manager (with SAP)Location(s)Krakow, Poland - Hybrid
Job Description
We're loking for a Project Manager to support our OneSource team.
The ideal candidate has operations leadership to deliver continuous improvement across a complex, multi-regional environment.
You will be accountable for the design, governance, and execution of process improvement programs that embed Lean principles, drive standardization, and unlock back-office scalability.
Hybrid working model, Krakow, Quattro Business Park (3 days/week office)
More information about our OneSource services: OneSource Laboratory Solutions | PerkinElmer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Process Improvement & Continuous Excellence
Champion Lean and CI culture across Operations; ensure improvement practices are embedded, not episodic.
Identify, prioritize and scope opportunities to improve, automate, and streamline transactional processes for efficiency and scale.
Lead root cause analysis on process inconsistencies; own implementation and follow-through of corrective actions.
Develop enhancements to global SOPs, policies, and process governance frameworks.
Program & Project Delivery
Build and maintain program roadmaps, milestones, and cross-functional dependency maps aligned to strategic objectives.
Anticipate and manage program risks; resolve technical, operational, and organizational blockers.
Lead standups, workgroup sessions, and steering meetings — driving accountability and maintaining delivery momentum.
Manage stakeholder expectations through clear status reporting and proactive escalation.
Automation & Digital Enablement
Coordinate with Automation and Process Owner teams to deploy process improvements and automation at scale.
Identify tooling opportunities — RPA, workflow automation, reporting platforms — to reduce manual effort and improve data quality.
Maintain deep working knowledge of core operational platforms (SAP/ECC, ServiceMax) to credibly interrogate process flows, identify improvement levers, and partner with system owners on configuration and change.
Shared Services Transition & Governance
Lead workload transitions from regional teams into Shared Services with structured handover and performance continuity.
Build KPI and SLA reporting mechanisms to provide leadership with clear, actionable operational insight.
Drive customer satisfaction through continuous monitoring and improvement of service delivery quality.
REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Deep, hands-on SAP expertise is a critical requirement — including SAP/ECC transactional operations, master data, and cross-module process flows across Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Service delivery.
Process improvement / transformation experience in a Shared Services or GBS environment.
Proven delivery in a fast-paced, matrixed organization across multiple concurrent workstreams.
Strong analytical mindset; able to conduct root cause analysis and translate data into action.
Experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships at all levels.
Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry background with customer service knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to work across and optimize core operational platforms, including SAP, ServiceMax, and associated reporting and workflow tooling.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with productivity and reporting tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Desirable
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management qualification.
Lean / Six Sigma or equivalent CI accreditation.
Experience with RPA, workflow automation, or process mining tools.
SAP Business Objects, Spotfire, or equivalent BI/analytics platform experience.
ServiceMax or equivalent field service / equipment management platform experience.
Shared Services transition or centralization program experience.
Additional European language (French, German, or Polish) advantageous.
What we offer:
Private healthcare including dental care
Life and long-term disability insurance,
MyBenefit Cafeteria system,
Multisport Card,
Social Fund Subsidies,
Home Office allowance,
Tuition reimbursement,
Referral awards,
Internal career development opportunities in multiple business areas,
Day off to celebrate your birthday, and up to 3 additional days of vacation by length of service in the company.
Join our Team!
We are strongly committed to the development of your career and giving you opportunities to learn and grow.
We make a difference for you while you make a difference in the world!
Skills Required
- Deep, hands-on SAP expertise (SAP/ECC transactional operations, master data, cross-module Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Service flows)
- Process improvement / transformation experience in a Shared Services or GBS environment
- Proven delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
- Strong analytical mindset; root cause analysis and translate data into action
- Experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships at all levels
- Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry background with customer service knowledge
- Experience working across and optimizing core operational platforms, including ServiceMax and associated reporting/workflow tooling
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with productivity and reporting tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management qualification
- Lean / Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement accreditation
- Experience with RPA, workflow automation, or process mining tools
- Experience with SAP BusinessObjects, Spotfire, or equivalent BI/analytics platforms
- Additional European language (French, German, or Polish)
PerkinElmer Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support stands out through strong 401(k) matching and, in places, immediate vesting that can materially increase total rewards. The ability to direct contributions and manage rollover options adds flexibility to long-term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are described as fair, with paid holidays, vacation, floating holidays, and paid sick leave included across many roles. Reported PTO amounts (e.g., roughly three weeks or 18 days) suggest a solid baseline even if it varies by site and department.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits appear broad and customizable, spanning multiple insurance types, spending accounts, wellness programs, and optional coverages like pet insurance. Added programs such as EAP resources, backup care, discount platforms, and tuition reimbursement expand the total rewards footprint beyond core pay.
PerkinElmer Insights
What We Do
For 85 years, PerkinElmer has pushed the boundaries of science from food to health to the environment. We’ve always pursued science with a clear purpose – to help our customers achieve theirs. Our expert team brings technology and intangibles, like creativity, empathy, diligence, and a spirit of collaboration, in equal measure, to fulfill our customers’ desire to work better, innovate better, and create better. PerkinElmer is a leading, global provider of technology and service solutions that help customers measure, quantify, detect, and report in ways that help ensure the quality, safety, and satisfaction of their products. Learn more at www.newperkinelmer.com.
