Senior Project Manager - Onsite Florence, SC

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Florence, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Senior Project Manager manages complex strategic projects that support the company’s mission to help customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The role guides successful execution of important cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and adherence to business objectives and quality standards.

The Senior Project Manager manages multiple high-priority projects simultaneously and coordinates cross-functional teams throughout the full project lifecycle. The role also supports process improvements, new technologies, and transformational changes intended to enhance operational efficiency and customer success. The position is onsite in Florence, South Carolina, in an office environment, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule.

Requirements

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience, managing complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects with budgets over $500K.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools and methodologies, such as MS Project, SmartSheet, and SAP.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate without direct authority in a matrix environment.
• Experience with change management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment while maintaining focus on objectives.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience in a regulated/GMP environment.
• Track record of successful stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Preferred field of study in science, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in the API industry.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, such as ISO and FDA standards.
• Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, strategic, and high-priority projects, including multiple concurrent projects.
• Guide initiatives through the complete project lifecycle and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Ensure timely delivery, risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and focus on business objectives and quality standards.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Implement or support process improvements, new technologies, and transformational changes to improve operational efficiency and customer success.
• Collaborate and coordinate across a matrix environment without direct authority.
• Build stakeholder relationships and manage stakeholder engagement.

What This Job Offers

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