
Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Sr Staff Project Manager in Waltham, Massachusetts
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
How will you make an impact?
As the Sr. Staff Project Manager, BPG, you will be at the forefront of leading cross-functional projects and programs from concept to completion. Your expertise will ensure the successful delivery of initiatives across the BioProduction group. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to drive high-visibility projects. You will partner with Executive Sponsors to implement key initiatives, handle budgets, and coordinate progress, ensuring outstanding outcomes!
What will you do?
Own end-to-end success of projects/programs/portfolios, ensuring accountability, and execution of timelines to deliver timely results
Ensure that all project/program/portfolios are delivered within scope and budget
Develop project/program/portfolio scopes and objectives, involving all relevant cross-functional customers and ensure resource availability and allocation
Identify key issues and risks, recommend options which are supported by a clear fact set and analysis, facilitate and drive individual and team decisions. Requires an understanding of customer motivations, , impacts to the organization, and when to raise issues to higher levels of management
Develop detailed plans to track progress and maintain action logs
Lead project execution to ensure the effective deployment of standard project management toosl
Measure performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques
Build and maintain comprehensive documentation and prepare reports for executive leadership
Challenge existing processes
Successfully collaborate with all levels of the organizations in a highly matrixes business
How will you get here?
- Bachelors’ Degree in Science/Technical/Business field or equivalent experience
Experience
8+ years of project/program management and team leadership experience with a solid track record in successfully leading projects/programs from start to finish
Experience leading large, complex projects/programs with minimal mentorship spanning over 12+ months
Experience managing budgets (CAPEX & OPEX) over $3M
Experience managing projects/program return $5M+ of benefit back to the business
Ability to collaborate with diverse audiences, including senior leadership, and effectively navigate in a matrix environment
Ability to manage multiple global projects/programs (3+) and interface effectively with team members and across multiple departments, regions, and countries
Solid understanding of formal project management methodologies
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
Relevant experience with Lean / Six Sigma experience in an industrial environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to work with and present at all levels of the organization, including Sr. VP/GM’s
Strong commercial knowledge
Strong familiarity with project management standards and methodologies including PMI Body of Knowledge
Effective executive presentation skills
Structured working style, capable of balancing multiple projects/programs simultaneously
Great teammate who can build strong professional relationships
Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, using a focused approach to critical thought
Strong interpersonal and organizational influence skills
Strong attention to detail, time management
Process Improvement (PPI / Six-Sigma) experience preferred
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Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $130,000.00–$160,000.00.
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
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 legally protected status.