Program Manager Operations

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Morrisville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Staff Program Manager and contribute to driving innovation and excellence across the organization. The role coordinates complex, multidisciplinary projects that support scientific advancement and customer success. The Program Manager leads strategic programs from inception through delivery, ensuring thorough execution and collaboration across functional teams.

The position develops comprehensive project plans, coordinates cross-functional teams, and maintains communication with stakeholders at all levels. It identifies and addresses risks and promotes accountability across the organization. The role requires strategic leadership to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

Requirements

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience in program or project management leading complex technical initiatives is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing enterprise-level programs with significant business impact.
• Strong technical knowledge of regulated product development processes and quality systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills across organizational levels.
• Ability to influence and promote accountability in matrix environments.
• Experience building consensus and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Experience with project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Proficiency with project management software and the MS Office suite.
• Strong financial acumen for budget development and tracking.
• Ability to adapt leadership approach based on the situation and audience.
• Strategic approach and ability to align programs with business objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
• Collaborative team member with a constructive approach.
• Self-directed, with the ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred fields of study: Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• SAFe or Agile certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic programs from inception through successful delivery.
• Develop comprehensive project plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Identify and address program risks.
• Promote accountability across the organization.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Manage external partner and vendor relationships.
• Align programs with business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior