Senior Manager, Project Management

This senior role plays a vital role in the success of our company-wide program office, supporting the growth of our shared services offerings for Thermo Fisher businesses. As the Senior Manager, Project Management, you will be responsible for leading the implementation of projects related to transitions, migrations, process improvements, automation, and system implementations. You will lead diverse portfolios and ensure the timely and successful attainment of key program breakthroughs. Collaboration will be crucial, as you work with various internal and external partners to ensure a coordinated approach across Global Business Services. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Lead cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Develop collaboration across multiple workstreams, effectively leading teams with varied strengths and addressing interdependencies.
• Collaborate with key collaborators to ensuretimelyand high-quality execution across workstreams and business units.
• Drive innovative thinking by integrating varied perspectives and promoting collaborative problem-solving to translate customer needs into future state results.
• Define andmaintainproject scope,objectives, budget, staffing, and results through comprehensive project plans.
• Conduct regular project assessments to ensure quality and readiness, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Lead project requirements, progress, and outcomes in collaboration with business, operational, IT, and other functional teams.
• Apply tailored methodologies and strategies to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Identifyand handle interdependencies, risks, and issues,facilitatingdecision-making through effective risk management.
• Lead critical path processes,addressingblockingissuesand implementing strategies to mitigate them.
• Act as the main point of contact for project updates, results, and challenges, communicating with senior collaborators.
• Lead Steering Committee discussions, providing clear updates on risks, issues, actions, and decisions.
• Coordinate sophisticated project portfolios, managing changes and interventions to keep the portfolio on track, and serve as the key point of contact for portfolio health and savings.
• Build and feed a successful, motivated team, encouraging a culture of excellence aligned with Thermo Fisher's values.
  Bachelor'sdegree in business or a related field isrequired, or equivalent experience will be considered.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is highly desirable.
• 10+ years of experience leading sophisticated, global programs and initiatives.
• Experience in Finance operations (OTC, PTP, FA, Inventory) or Customer Service is preferred.
• Global Business Services (GBS) experience is highlyadvantageous.
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies is a plus.
• Proficiencyin English, both verbal and written.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Excellent Leadership:Demonstratedcapability to lead, encourage, and cultivate hard-working teams while promoting trust and collaboration.
• Communication Excellence: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability toclearly and persuasively convey sophisticated informationto diverse audiences.
• Conflict Resolution: Skilled atidentifyingand resolving conflicts ina timelyandequitablemanner to promote team cohesion.
• Problem Solving:Expertisein diagnosing issues quickly and implementing effective solutions.
• Decision Making: Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess the broader impacts of various actions.
• Emotional Intelligence:High levelof emotional intelligence, with the ability to understand team dynamics and handle interpersonal relationships optimally.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze and plan long-termobjectivesanddetermineeffective strategies to achieve them.
• Delivering Results through Others: Skilled at achieving desired outcomes by guiding and empowering others to give their best efforts.
• Influencing Decision Making:Demonstratedability to sway or guide decisions by communicating persuasive arguments and thoughtful insights to collaborators.