Thermo Fisher Scientific

Director, Project Management – Product Cost Innovation

Thermo Fisher Scientific

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Morrisville • North Carolina • Pennsylvania • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the framing, identification, prioritization, resourcing, and execution of large-scale programs focused on cost-out, value engineering, quality improvement, supplier sourcing, or delivery initiatives across multiple divisions
  • Drive cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Build and maintain a project dashboard on key performance indicators, providing regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and expected outcomes
  • Champion the adoption of standard methodologies in cost reduction and operational efficiency, sharing knowledge and methodologies across the organization
  • Collaborate with the Value Assurance group and its organization partners to establish and refine project selection criteria for annual objective planning
  • Lead steering committee meetings to review project progress, address challenges, and ensure strategic alignment

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered
  • 10 plus years in operations strategy, value engineering, or a related field, with a consistent track record in leading cost-out and efficiency improvement initiatives
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively in a matrixed structure
  • Consistent record of translating strategic visions into actionable execution plans
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate concepts into actionable plans
  • Exceptional leadership and team management abilities
  • Excellent communication and partner engagement skills
  • Experience in strategic program management
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement processes
Benefits
  • Standard (Mon-Fri) work schedule
  • Office environmental conditions
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
operations strategyvalue engineeringcost reductionoperational efficiencyproject managementperformance indicatorsstrategic planningprogram managementsupplier sourcingquality improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipteam managementproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationpartner engagementmatrix managementcontinuous improvementstrategic alignmentexecution planning