Sr. Manager, Program Management

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Mebane, NC

93d • $118,100 - $177,200

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com. Position Summary: The Senior Manager, Program Management will be pivotal in driving the strategic and operational priorities of the Laboratory Plastics Essentials (LPE) business. Leading a team of program managers, this individual will ensure alignment across functions, detailed execution of impactful initiatives, and a culture of accountability, collaboration, and results. By incorporating outstanding program management practices, this leader will assist LPE in meeting commitments, accelerating growth, and building organizational capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or Life Sciences required; advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD or equivalent experience) and/or PMP certification preferred.
• 8+ years of technical project/program management experience with demonstrated success in delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience supervising teams in a matrixed setting with a history of championing talent and enhancing team productivity.

Nice To Haves

• Proven track record to lead, mentor, and motivate teams to achieve measurable business results.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, capable of leading without direct authority.
• Outstanding discernment and problem-solving abilities, proficient at navigating through fluid environments and shaping pivotal decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to tailor messages for diverse audiences and build trust across all interpersonal levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Program Management Office (PMO) for LPE, establishing governance, driving consistency, and ensuring accountability for results.
• Communicate regularly with divisional leadership to monitor progress, address obstacles, and support decision-making.
• Facilitate transformation by incorporating program management structures and aligning resources with LPE’s strategic aims.
• Lead program communications and phase reviews, providing clear updates tailored to all levels of collaborators.
• Encourage and mentor team members, offering strategic guidance for personal development and organizational success.
• Manage division-wide programs, including A3 and STRAP deployment, Big Rocks, and X-Matrix alignment, to meet strategic objectives.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees