Lead and deliver large-scale, multi-year programs that align with Digital IT’s global transformation roadmap.
Define strategic objectives, success metrics, and business value realization for each initiative.
Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Business Relationship Management (BRM) teams to ensure technical alignment and integration.
Drive portfolio-level governance, ensuring projects meet Thermo Fisher’s compliance, quality, and cybersecurity standards.
Oversee multiple concurrent IT and digital projects — including system modernization, platform migration, and automation.
Manage cross-functional teams (engineers, developers, architects, analysts, and vendors) to ensure timely, quality delivery.
Facilitate Agile or hybrid delivery models using Jira, Smartsheet, Planview, and ServiceNow ITBM for execution and reporting.
Proactively manage RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies), escalate roadblocks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure full adherence to IT Quality Management (QMS), GxP, GDPR, HIPAA, and Thermo Fisher’s Data Integrity standards.
Oversee project validation documentation (e.g., IQ/OQ/PQ, CSV, Change Control) and ensure audit readiness.
Serve as the primary liaison between business units, technical teams, and leadership for program communications.
Partner with external technology vendors and system integrators to drive execution and service excellence.
Provide clear, concise communication of technical progress, dependencies, and risk to executive audiences.
Influence cross-functional decision-making through data-driven insights and solution-oriented leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
Previous IT Project Management or Digital Transformation experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10 years’ experience)
3 years in a senior project or program management role
Experience leading projects within regulated industries (life sciences, pharma, healthcare, or manufacturing) strongly preferred.
Certifications highly desirable: PMP, PRINCE2, or PMI-ACP Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) ITIL Foundation or Cloud Certification (AWS/Azure)
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
May require as-needed travel (0-20%).

Benefits

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT Project ManagementDigital TransformationAgile deliveryPortfolio governanceSystem modernizationPlatform migrationAutomationRisk managementProject validation documentationData-driven insights

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCross-functional decision-makingProblem-solvingCollaborationInfluencingTime managementAdaptabilityInterpersonal skillsStrategic thinking

Certifications

PMPPRINCE2PMI-ACPCertified Scrum Master (CSM)SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)ITIL FoundationCloud Certification (AWS)Cloud Certification (Azure)