Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Launched in 2011 to enhance customer productivity, Unity Lab Services, the external brand of IES, is one of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s five premier brands. Within IES we provide a single source for integrated lab service, support and supply management. Our product portfolio consists of Instrument and Enterprise Services (ES), a set of strategic service offerings that focus on our customers’ full enterprise needs. The organization is currently focused on transformation of our service business to enable more efficient and rapid customer support using digital solutions.

The principal role of the Senior Staff Project Manager is to plan, initiate, and lead mid-large scale service programs to ensure projects meet business requirements and impact. The successful program manager is encouraged to provide thought leadership to project workstream leaders & executive sponsors, while demonstrating an eye for the tactical elements of projects.

Primary responsibilities include development of schedules, understanding critical path, setting objectives, scope, identification and raising of risks. Additionally, the program manager will need to manage/coordinate resources and team members, report project progress and cost targets are met, while communicating effectively with all collaborators. This role will be a part of the Project Management Office.

Location: US - Houston, TX - Remote

Hours: Standard Day Shift – Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a thought partner to members of the divisional leadership team & help to translate leadership visions into defined objectives & executable plans by fleshing out key ideas, assumptions & projections; ultimately building out the entire vision (prioritization, work plans, timelines, & financial outcomes) for leadership input/approval

• Develop detailed plans for strategic and/or business critical projects including information such as project charter, objectives, scope, coordinating teams to drive impact and project acceleration.

• Analyze, plan, and develop requirements and standards in reference to scheduled projects.

• Define clear tasks, roles and responsibilities for team members required for specific projects or initiatives.

• Ensure all project team members are actively working toward established achievements and results, and ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.

• Establish and implement a project communication plan and develop information communication procedures.

• Prepare timely project status reports by collecting, analyzing, summarizing information, and advancing risks for key partners.

• Initiate, review, or approve modifications to project plans in conjunction with business principals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in Business Management, Marketing, Healthcare, or related field.

• 3 years’ experience working in Life Science, Healthcare, Service, or other related industries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years in a lead role leading interpersonal level projects with; successful completion of cross-functional project/program development and delivery.

• Inspirational leadership style & positive relationship building mentality.

• Lead project status & alignment reviews while handling interdependencies through operating mechanisms.

• Facilitates the creation of project plans & timelines, operating mechanisms, dashboards & financial scorecards for each initiative to keep executive leaders current on progress & potential red flags.

• Must have effective oral & written communication & executive presentation skills.

• Ability to manage & influence strong leadership personalities while maintaining strong professional bonds.

• Self-starter who has a strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and comfortability with operating from a leadership position

• Professional Project Management Certification from accredited institution a plus

• Ability to travel (0 - 15%)

• High energy level with ability to embrace and model the Thermo Fisher Scientific values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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