Program Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific · Greenville, NC · 1 mo ago
On-siteResearchFull-time
About the role
As a program leader, you'll coordinate multi‑disciplinary programs that directly impact scientific advancement and customer success. You'll manage strategic programs built from a combination of project and commercial requirements, overseeing multi‑project programs, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and maintaining consistent communication with stakeholders at all levels. The role involves identifying and addressing risks, promoting accountability, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Requirements
- Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience in technical project management, preferably in the life sciences/analytical instruments industry.
- Preferred fields of study: Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional product development projects through full lifecycle.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and best practices (Agile, Stage‑Gate, etc.).
- Ability to facilitate alignment and influence within a matrix organization.
- Confidence to communicate with an executive audience and influence indirect reports.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to engage at all levels.
- Experience with project management software (Smartsheets, MySupply, Excel).
- Financial and business understanding for budget management and business case development.
- Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Strategic perspective combined with implementation capabilities.
- Willingness to travel up to 10 % as needed.
- Experience with regulated industries (FDA, ISO) preferred.
Schedule
Standard work week: Monday – Friday. Environmental conditions: office setting.