Sr. Project Manager

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

How You Will Make an Impact:

The Sr. Project Manager leads complex strategic projects within the BioProduction Group, managing high-priority, cross-functional initiatives that drive transformational change, operational excellence, and customer success across the organization. This role drives business performance by ensuring successful execution of multiple concurrent projects with budgets exceeding $500K, delivering timely results while mitigating risks, optimizing resources, and maintaining alignment with strategic business objectives. The position ensures compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices while providing leadership in implementing process improvements, new technologies, and organizational change initiatives at the enterprise level.

Location: On-site in either Logan, UT/Waltham, MA/Santa Clara, CA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex, enterprise-level projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and execute project plans, governance structures, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage project budgets exceeding $500K, including financial forecasting, resource allocation, and performance reporting.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive alignment, resolve challenges, and communicate project progress.
• Lead organizational change management efforts to support successful implementation and adoption of strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, tools, and organizational effectiveness.
• Monitor project performance, risks, and business outcomes to ensure delivery of expected value and ROI.
• Mentor project managers and promote project management best practices across the organization.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Advanced degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Science, or related field with 6+ years of relevant project management experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 8+ years of experience; OR
• Associate's degree in a related field with 10+ years of experience; OR
• High school diploma with 12+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and managing multiple projects with budgets exceeding $500K.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead initiatives within matrixed organizations.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid approaches.
• Excellent communication, analytical, financial management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or PPM platforms.

Preferred:

• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or Change Management certification.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments, including GMP.
• Experience leading business transformation, technology implementations, process improvements, or M&A integration initiatives.
• Knowledge of portfolio management, operational excellence, ERP systems, and organizational change management.
• Experience mentoring project managers and developing project management capabilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and financial management capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, complex risks, and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent executive communication, negotiation, facilitation, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Work Environment and Travel

• Primarily office-based, with occasional visits to manufacturing, laboratory, or other operational facilities.
• Flexibility to collaborate across time zones and support critical project milestones.
• Domestic and international travel up to 25% may be required.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 15 lbs.

 

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation. 

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

 

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Utah is $94,600.00–$126,200.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards