Digital Project Manager
About The Position
Location: Lebanon, TN. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our digital transformation team plays a critical role in delivering scalable, data-driven solutions that improve how our business operates globally. Role Overview This role is an execution-first role focused on delivering outcomes as a foundational piece on a growing digital transformation team. You will be responsible for owning progress (not just coordinating activity) and taking hands-on ownership of initiatives from validation through delivery of projects while bringing energy to execution and applying thoughtful problem-solving to drive meaningful outcomes. (You are not expected to define strategy — but you are expected to ensure work gets done.)
Requirements
- High School Diploma/ GED with 4+ years of experience in project delivery, digital initiatives, or process improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, information systems, or related field with 2–5 years of experience in project delivery, digital initiatives, or process improvement
- Proven experience owning delivery of cross-functional initiatives
- Experience with project management tools (e.g. Jira, Smartsheet, or similar)
- Strong execution mindset with ability to drive work forward independently
- Ability to structure ambiguous problems into clear, actionable plans
- Strong communication skills — clear, concise, and structured
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Data fluency to inform decisions and measure outcomes
- Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capability
- Ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate insights clearly
- Ability to manage complex situations, identify risks, and drive resolution
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in matrixed environments is a plus
- Exposure to Power Platform or similar tools is a plus
- Experience with data tools (Power BI, Excel) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Intake & Validation of Business Requests
- Partner with business SMEs to understand and help define problems that can be addressed through process improvement and automation
- Break down ambiguous needs into structured, actionable components
- Evaluate scope, feasibility, and expected business impact
- Inform prioritization through cost-benefit and effort analysis
- Structure work so its clearly defined and ready for execution
- Own Execution of Approved Initiatives
- Lead end-to-end delivery of digital and automation initiatives
- Develop clear plans, timelines, and milestones
- Manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
- Take full ownership of moving work forward, ensuring progress without relying on constant direction or escalation
- Drive urgency and maintain momentum across initiatives
- Ensure solutions are delivered on time, with quality, and achieve intended outcomes
- Structure Work for Execution
- Translate validated business needs into clear, actionable requirements
- Ensure work is well-defined, structured, and ready for execution
- Maintain alignment between business expectations and delivery outcomes
- Process Improvement & Automation Enablement
- Analyze current business processes and identify inefficiencies
- Identify root causes of issues and drive standardization before automation
- Develop and support end-to-end process maps (AS-IS / TO-BE)
- Identify repetitive manual tasks and contribute to automation opportunities
- Ensure solutions focus on simplification and sustainability — not just digitization
- Data-Informed Execution
- Use data (Power BI, Excel, dashboards) to track progress and measure value
- Support cost-benefit analysis and prioritization decisions
- Evaluate tradeoffs based on business value, effort, and impact
- Operate Effectively in Ambiguity
- Work with incomplete or evolving requirements
- Propose solutions and move work forward proactively
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
