Work Schedule
Other
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Summarized Purpose:
We are presenting an outstanding opportunity to join Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Associate Project Manager Portfolio Management! In this role you will work cross-functionally to deliver IT project solutions within defined scope quality time and cost parameters. You will manage or coordinate one or more medium to large-scale IT projects or subprojects from initiation through successful delivery.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
- 2-4 years of experience in managing projects and/or financials.
- Project management certification (preferred)
Major Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate activities across multiple cross-functional IT teams ensuring project dependencies are identified and communicated.
- Develop and review elaborate project plans including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) resource loading dependencies and achievements.
- Plan and manage project budgets track actuals mitigate overspend and optimize resource utilization.
- Provide timely updates to management on risks issues budget status and project timelines.
- Analyze cross-project interdependencies to optimize scope schedule and prioritisation.
- Identify and evaluate project-related issues and recommend solutions under moderate supervision.
- Provide oversight and direction to project team members to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Develop effective internal working relationships with occasional external collaborator engagement.
- Apply company policies and procedures to resolve project-related challenges and make informed decisions.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of project management principles (time quality cost).
- Proven ability to lead and influence across diverse teams.
- Strong interpersonal negotiation and communication skills.
- Critical thinking and good judgment in problem-solving.
- Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA and Microsoft Office applications (Project Excel PowerPoint Outlook Word).
- Proficiency in formal change management procedures.
- Familiarity with quality frameworks like Six Sigma COBIT or ITIL.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as Planview.
Must Have skills:
- Experience in cross-functional project coordination and planning.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project and related tools.
- Strong communication and collaborator management skills.
- Proficiency in change management procedures.
- Skilled in applying JIRA for project tracking and collaboration.
Good to have skills:
- Familiarity with Six Sigma COBIT ITIL or comparable methodologies.
- Exposure to enterprise portfolio management tools.
- Understanding of IT systems and technology project environments.
- Budgeting and financial tracking capabilities.
- Familiar with ERP platforms including Planview.
Working Hours:
India: 05:30 PM to 02:30 AM IST
Philippines: 08:00 PM to 05:00 AM PST
Required Experience:
Manager