Sr. Manager, Project Management

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Bend, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As Senior Manager, Project Management, you will play a critical leadership role in enabling life-changing therapies to reach patients faster. You will lead and scale a high-performing Project Management organization, ensuring outstanding execution of customer programs while serving as a strategic partner to site and division leadership. Reporting directly to the General Manager and serving on the Site Leadership Team (SLT), you will influence operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and business growth across the Bend site portfolio.

Requirements

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience required
Bachelor’s Degree plus 8 years of experience in technical project or program management preferred
Demonstrated success leading complex development programs
Customer-facing experience in the Pharmaceutical or Contract Manufacturing industry strongly preferred
Experience building and leading high-performing teams in a matrix environment
Strong background in budget management, forecasting, and resource planning
Experience developing and implementing project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
Experience in regulated industries preferred
PMP certification preferred
Experience with both PMI and Agile project management approaches
Experience leading change initiatives and continuous improvement
Knowledge Deep understanding of project and program management best practices
Strong business and strategic acumen
Skills Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, Smartsheet, and other project management tools
Excellent stakeholder management and executive-level communication
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
Abilities Ability to build consensus across organizational boundaries
Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity while driving execution
Ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Ability to travel up to 25%
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without sponsorship
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma methodologies beneficial

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of the Project Management team at the Bend site, including direct supervision of 5–10 Project Managers and Coordinators
Establish and maintain project management standards, governance, and processes in alignment with the business unit’s Program Management Office (PMO)
Ensure customer programs are executed in compliance with regulatory, quality, and business requirements
Serve as a trusted advisor to site and division leadership on project health, escalations, revenue forecasting, and growth opportunities
Design and implement the team’s operating cadence, including daily PM huddles, portfolio reviews, and escalation management
Drive cross-functional planning and execution through integrated timelines and budgets
Partner with Finance to establish and monitor revenue forecasts, milestone completion, and pipeline opportunities
Define, analyze, and monitor key execution metrics including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Customer Allegiance Score (CAS), and Cycle Time
Proactively identify and mitigate program risks and dependencies, coordinating with S&OP and Value Stream Management (VSM) stakeholders
Build strong, collaborative partnerships across functional teams to ensure seamless program delivery
Promote a safe, compliant working environment, ensuring adherence to EHS, Quality, and cGMP procedures and SOPs