(Sr) Manager, Project Management Strategic Business Solutions Remote Based in the US

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(Sr) Project Manager Strategic Business Solutions

Position can be hired in at PM or Sr PM level. Compensation is dependent on experience and level offered.

Overview

Lead complex strategic global programs that support Thermo Fisher Scientifics growth transformation and operational excellence. This role operates as a key partner to senior leadership driving high-impact initiatives across geographies and functions. You will play a critical role in delivering business transformation system implementations and process optimization programs while fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of complex strategic global programs ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery against agreed timelines budget and quality standards.

• Provide leadership across multiple cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams ensuring effective collaboration and clear management of interdependencies.

• Partner with senior leadership to define program scope objectives success metrics and delivery strategy.

• Develop maintain and govern comprehensive project plans including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) resource strategies key milestones and critical dependencies.

• Own end-to-end program financials including budget development forecasting tracking of actuals and proactive management of variances.

• Establish and drive robust risk and issue management practices ensuring timely escalation and transparent communication to senior stakeholders.

• Oversee and actively manage cross-project interdependencies optimizing scope schedule budget and resource utilization across the program portfolio.

• Analyze complex data and business challenges to inform decision-making and ensure effective implementation of solutions.

• Act as the primary point of contact for program status providing clear concise reporting on progress risks and performance.

• Ensure delivery of all program outputs in accordance with organizational standards for quality compliance and cost while meeting stakeholder expectations.

• Build lead and support high-performing teams fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Contribute to the development of PMO capabilities including supporting recruitment onboarding coaching and mentoring of project management staff.

Program Scope & Exposure

• Deliver initiatives spanning digital transformation strategic business programs clinical operational system implementations process optimization regulatory compliance and M&A integrations.

• Work across global stakeholders and functions with exposure to senior and executive leadership teams.

Requirements

• Advanced degree with 6 years of experience or Bachelors degree with 8 years of experience managing complex global programs and project initiatives.

• Degree in business engineering science or a related field preferred.

• Strong experience leading cross-functional teams within a matrixed global organization.

• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale initiatives such as digital transformation system implementations or business integrations.

• Strong understanding of project and program management methodologies and best practices.

• Experience in business functions such as finance operations clinical operations customer service or related areas.

• Proven leadership capability with experience building developing and influencing teams.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Excellent proven vendor and in-house management skills in software product delivery and implementation

• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority programs simultaneously.

• Experience with project management tools and systems (e.g. Planview or similar).

• Strong change management and stakeholder engagement expertise.

• Experience applying AI and automation to improve business processes and operational efficiency.

• Adaptability to changing business needs and dynamic project environments.

• Experience in regulated or GCP environments preferred CRO background advantageous.

• Project Management certifications (e.g. PMP PRINCE2 Agile Safe) highly desirable.

• Change Management certification (e.g. Prosci) a plus.

• Proficiency in English required (C level preferred) ; additional languages beneficial.

• Ability to travel up to 25% as required.

Success Measures

• Consistent delivery of global programs on time and within budget.

• Achievement of measurable business outcomes (e.g. cost savings process efficiencies system adoption).

• High levels of stakeholder satisfaction and sustained executive alignment.

Why This Role

This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact enterprise-level initiatives with direct exposure to global leadership. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic transformation programs that drive meaningful business outcomes across the organization.