Senior Staff Program Manager
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Our team of more than 100000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific Applied Biosystems Invitrogen Fisher Scientific Unity Lab Services Patheon and PPD. For more information please visit
Position Summary
The Senior Staff Program Manager is a strategic leadership role within the Chemical Analysis Division (CAD) responsible for driving complex global cross-functional programs that advance product development business transformation and operational excellence initiatives.
Reporting to the Director of the Business Transformation Office this role partners closely with Vice Presidents General Managers R&D Directors and senior functional leaders to deliver high-impact programs aligned with division strategy and financial objectives.
This position requires a seasoned program leader with strong executive presence deep project management expertise business and financial acumen and a proven track record of leading complex program initiatives in a matrixed global organization. This is a Madison WI based position with up to 15% travel required
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Program Leadership
- Lead large complex cross-functional programs from ideation through implementation and sustainment.
- Drive global initiatives that advance CAD business development product innovation and operational optimization.
- Balance strategic priorities with tactical execution to ensure successful delivery of long-term objectives.
- Align programs with organizational goals financial targets and industry best practices.
Portfolio & PMO Excellence
- Define implement and continuously improve program and project management methodologies tools metrics and governance processes.
- Oversee program portfolio performance ensuring milestones deliverables quality budget and timelines are achieved.
- Establish and monitor KPIs to evaluate program health and identify improvement opportunities.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting through program management information systems.
Business Transformation & Change Management
- Lead and support change management initiatives across product development operations and business processes.
- Manage scope risk cost quality schedule and contractual obligations through structured governance and change control.
- Identify risks and issues early develop mitigation strategies and drive resolution to maintain program momentum.
- Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Executive & Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop strong partnerships with senior leaders and functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability.
- Provide executive-level communication status reporting and decision support.
- Influence cross-functional teams to achieve alignment and drive outcomes in a matrixed environment.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on program strategy prioritization and execution risks.
People Leadership & Development
- Lead mentor and develop Project Managers and program team members.
- Foster collaboration clarify roles and responsibilities and manage competing priorities across teams.
- Build organizational capability in program management best practices.
- Support talent development and succession planning within the PMO.
Education
- Bachelors degree required.
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
Experience
- 10 years of progressive experience in program/project management business operations or transformation leadership.
- Demonstrated success leading multiple complex programs in a global matrixed organization.
- Experience in R&D environments analytical instrumentation manufacturing or related technical industries preferred.
- Proven track record in business transformation and change management initiatives.
- Strong experience managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Strong command of program management methodologies tools and governance frameworks.
- Deep understanding of financial principles budgeting and business case development.
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities effectively.
- Strong critical thinking risk management and decision-making capabilities.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution and team leadership abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Project Teams Excel).
- Strong strategic foresight combined with operational execution discipline.
Impact
The Senior Staff Program Manager plays a critical role in accelerating innovation driving operational excellence and enabling strategic transformation within CAD. This leader ensures that high-priority programs are delivered on time within budget and aligned with Thermo Fisher Scientifics mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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