Senior Manager, Project Management at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Budapest, Hungary

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Scientific Instruments, Pharmaceutical ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required, 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 highly advantageous
  • Experience with Agile project management methodologies is a plus
  • Proficiency in English, both verbal and written
  • Excellent Leadership (demonstrated)

Responsibilities

  • 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 ensure timely and 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 and maintain project 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
  • Identify and handle interdependencies, risks, and issues, facilitating decision-making through effective risk management
  • Lead critical path processes, addressing blocking issues and 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

Skills

Project Management
Cross-Functional Leadership
Program Management
Process Improvement
Automation
System Implementation
Stakeholder Collaboration
Team Leadership
Migration Projects
Transition Management

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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