[Remote] Sr. Software Project Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Indiana, United States

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technical Communications, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably within a software or technical environment
  • Proven experience producing and maintaining technical documentation (SRS, SDS, or equivalent)
  • Expertise in software development lifecycle (SDLC), agile frameworks, and documentation protocols
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency with project management and documentation tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, MS Project, SharePoint)
  • Experience working in regulated or quality-driven environments (e.g., medical device, biotech, or manufacturing) is a plus
  • PMP certification is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives
  • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies
  • Lead cross-functional core teams, conduct regular project meetings, lead phase gate exits, and build presentations for leadership at critical phase gates
  • Guide the development, verification, validation, and release of software applications, aligning them with user needs, regulatory, and quality guidelines
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
  • Continuously define and optimize software project management and development processes, methodologies, and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness
  • Ensure effective communication and alignment between business, technical, and operational teams
  • Create, update, and maintain technical documents such as scripting test protocols, Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), and Software Design Specifications (SDS)
  • Collaborate with engineering, QA, and product teams to gather technical inputs

Skills

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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