Senior IT Project Manager- remote

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Wilmington, NC

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Wilmington, NC

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a premier company that is dedicated to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We are a team of over 100,000 colleagues who share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. Together, we work to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. As a Senior IT Project Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be part of the PPD IT Project Management Office group and have the unique opportunity to lead, administer, and monitor multiple complex projects from initiation through delivery. You will work cross-functionally in a matrixed environment to deliver project solutions within the constraints of scope, quality, time, and cost. Establishing effective relationships as the liaison between the department and the business line customer is crucial to provide consultation, guidance, and support to business requirements and ensure that all targets and results are met.

Responsibilities

• Determine project scope, goals, and results.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with teams from different departments to ensure project objectives are achieved on time.
• Address project risks and issues, and create plans to mitigate them.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to team members involved.
• Plan and manage budget and forecasts associated with technology projects.
• Conduct thorough project evaluations to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Proactively manage and report on project health status including scope, resources, timeline, and budget.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Ensure vendor contracts are properly structured and meet project requirements and expectations.
• Manage vendor relationships and results to meet contractual obligations and project objectives.
• Ensure all project results meet the customer's time/quality/cost expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in leading large-scale IT projects (8+ years).
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• PMP and Agile certifications preferred.
• Highly preferred experience in a life science field or industry.
• Previous experience implementing clinical solutions in a validated environment is preferred.
• Previous Contract Research Organization (CRO) experience would be ideal.
• Proficiency in the key principles of cross-functional project management (ex: time, quality, cost).
• Strong financial competence.
• Solid track record of strong project management skills.
• Excellent social skills, including the ability to work across the organization and interact/influence/negotiate effectively at all levels.
• Critical thinker with solid judgment and strong initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence collaboration across multiple and diverse groups.
• Strong leadership and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and be a creative and innovative problem solver.
• Ability to delegate, effectively prioritize own and project team members workload.
• Ability to effectively use automated systems and computerized applications such as Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Familiar with formal change management processes and methods.
• Seasoned in managing geographically distributed teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a validated environment for clinical solutions.
• Experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO).