The Senior Manager leads project implementation related to process improvements, ensuring timely achievement of program goals while managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder collaboration.
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OfficeJob Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the leading company in the science industry, with annual revenue exceeding $40
billion. Our goal is to help our customers improve global health and safety. Whether our customers are
advancing life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and
therapies, or growing their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of over 100,000 colleagues
across the world offers a unique combination of innovative technologies, purchasing, and pharmaceutical
services through our well-known brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher
Scientific, Unity Lab Services, and Patheon. For more details, please visit www.thermofisher.com
Job Title: Senior Manager, Project Management
Location: Budapest (HU)
Reports To: Director, Project Management
Career Band: 8
POSITION OVERVIEW:
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 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.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
• Excellent Leadership: Demonstrated capability to lead, encourage, and cultivate hard-working teams while
promoting trust and collaboration.
• Communication Excellence: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly
and persuasively convey sophisticated information to diverse audiences.
• Conflict Resolution: Skilled at identifying and resolving conflicts in a timely and equitable manner to
promote team cohesion.
• Problem Solving: Expertise in 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 level of 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-term objectives and determine effective 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: Demonstrated ability to sway or guide decisions by communicating
persuasive arguments and thoughtful insights to collaborators.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legall y
protected status.
Top Skills
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Pmp
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