PMO, Project Lead

Thermo Fisher Scientific•West Chester, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring a PMO Project Lead for its PPD Laboratory Services team. The role leads complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives from concept through completion, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality parameters. The Project Lead collaborates with teams across the organization, builds stakeholder relationships, and guides teams in a matrix environment while navigating ambiguity. The position oversees a portfolio of medium-to-large enterprise-level projects, manages multi-million-dollar budgets and global resource pools, and supports business growth and operational excellence. The role is based in West Chester Township, Ohio, on a hybrid schedule, with independent travel of up to 75%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, relevant formal academic or vocational qualification, and comparable to 3+ years of relevant experience; an appropriate combination of education, training, and directly related experience may be considered.
Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Leadership ability and proven success guiding teams through influence.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with all levels.
Experience managing project budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
Business acumen and a strategic mindset.
Problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
Proficiency with the MS Office suite and project management software.
English communication proficiency.
Ability to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people.
Ability to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology.
Ability to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Ability to travel independently up to 75%, including by automobile, airplane, and train.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
Six Sigma or Lean certification.
Degree field in science, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
Experience in a regulated industry, such as pharmaceutical or medical device.
Knowledge of GMP/GLP, ISO, and other relevant quality standards.
Proficiency in additional languages.

Responsibilities

Oversee a portfolio of medium-to-large, enterprise-level and cross-functional projects.
Align project objectives with organizational strategy and business outcomes.
Establish and maintain governance frameworks, risk registers, and KPI dashboards.
Lead project planning sessions with executive stakeholders.
Direct project scope, cost, quality, and change management processes across multiple teams.
Develop recovery and mitigation strategies for high-risk projects.
Ensure projects comply with PMO standards and regulatory guidelines.
Manage multi-million-dollar budgets and resource pools across global teams.
Drive forecasting accuracy, budget adherence, and vendor performance evaluation.
Lead PMO process improvement initiatives using Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or hybrid methodologies.
Deliver concise, data-driven project briefings to senior leadership and governance boards.
Coach and mentor junior project managers and coordinators.
Champion PMO capability development and professional training initiatives.