Head of Project Management - Onsite Florence, SC
About The Position
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, the Head of Project Management leads sophisticated global program initiatives and serves as a strategic partner in the company’s ongoing growth and innovation. The role guides innovative thinking and collaboration across geographies and functions to deliver complex projects, including business transformations, system implementations, process improvements, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The position builds and supports high-performing project teams and establishes an environment of excellence aligned with Thermo Fisher’s values. It partners with senior leadership to define project scope, goals, and success metrics and ensures timely delivery within budget constraints. The role serves as the primary point of contact for project status, proactively identifies and addresses risks, and communicates clearly with stakeholders. The position is onsite in Florence, South Carolina, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule in an office environment and travel of up to 25% as needed.
Requirements
- Advanced degree and 6 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, managing complex global programs and project initiatives.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
- Demonstrated success implementing large-scale business transformations, system integrations, or process improvements.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
- Experience in finance operations, customer service, procurement, or related business functions.
- Strong leadership abilities, including success building and developing teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to engage at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
- Experience with project management tools and systems.
- Expertise in change management and stakeholder engagement.
- Adaptability to changing project demands and varied environments.
- Interpersonal awareness and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in English.
- Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred field of study in business, engineering, science, or a related field.
- Project Management certification such as PMP, Prince2, or Agile is highly desirable.
- Change Management certification such as Prosci is a plus.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification is beneficial.
- Additional language skills are beneficial.
- Experience in a regulated/GMP environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead sophisticated, global program initiatives.
- Guide collaboration across geographies and functions to deliver complex projects, including business transformations, system implementations, process improvements, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Build and support high-performing project teams and establish an environment of excellence aligned with company values.
- Partner with senior leadership to define project scope, goals, and success metrics.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget constraints.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project status.
- Proactively identify and address project risks through effective strategies.
- Communicate clearly with all stakeholders.
- Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
- Lead and develop cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
