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OfficeJob Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
Position Summary:
The Senior Manager, Program Management will be pivotal in driving the strategic and operational priorities of the Laboratory Plastics Essentials (LPE) business. Leading a team of program managers, this individual will ensure alignment across functions, detailed execution of impactful initiatives, and a culture of accountability, collaboration, and results. By incorporating outstanding program management practices, this leader will assist LPE in meeting commitments, accelerating growth, and building organizational capability.
*Hybrid and remote flexibility available.*
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Program Management Office (PMO) for LPE, establishing governance, driving consistency, and driving accountability for results.
- Communicate regularly with divisional leadership to monitor progress, address obstacles, and support timely decision-making.
- Facilitate transformation by incorporating program management structures and aligning resources with LPE’s strategic aims.
- Lead program communications and phase reviews, providing clear updates tailored to all levels of collaborators.
- Encourage and mentor team members, offering strategic guidance for personal development and organizational success.
- Implement and manage division-wide programs, including A3 and STRAP deployment, Big Rocks, and X-Matrix alignment, to meet strategic objectives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or Life Sciences required; advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD or equivalent experience) and/or PMP certification preferred.
- 12+ years of technical program management experience with demonstrated success in delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- 5+ years of program management experience with demonstrated ability to manage global teams, driving multi-year, business level impact projects
- Experience in developing and implementing PMO governance and implementation of PM methodology globally (ie. Waterfall, Big Rocks).
- Experience supervising teams in a matrixed setting with a history of championing talent and enhancing team productivity.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proven track record to lead, mentor, and motivate teams to achieve measurable business results.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, capable of leading without direct authority. Able to comfortably manage and hold accountability on multiple levels in the organization.
- Outstanding discernment and problem-solving abilities, proficient at navigating through fluid environments and shaping pivotal decisions.
- Exceptional communication skills, able to tailor messages for diverse audiences and build trust across all interpersonal levels.
Other Important Information
Travel requirement: 10–20%.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $118,100.00–$177,200.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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