Senior Project Manager - Onsite Florence, SC

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Florence, SC

2d • 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 enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The role guides successful execution of important cross-functional initiatives, with accountability for timely delivery, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment. The manager oversees multiple high-priority projects through the full project lifecycle while keeping business objectives and quality standards in focus. The role also supports process improvements, new technologies, and transformational changes that 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 $500,000.
• 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

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Preferred field of study: science, engineering, or a related field.
• Additional language proficiency.
• Experience in the API industry.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, such as ISO and FDA standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent, high-priority projects across functions through the complete project lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Ensure timely delivery, risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and adherence to business objectives and quality standards.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Implement process improvements, new technologies, and transformational changes to improve operational efficiency and customer success.
• Build stakeholder relationships and coordinate effectively in a matrix environment without direct authority.

What This Job Offers

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