Project Manager – Data Management, Program Strategy and Development

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Job Description: Project Coordinator – Data Management, Program Strategy

Group(s): Corporate Infrastructure & Security (CIS) – CIS Strategy and Colleague Experience

Band: 5

Location: Frederick, MD

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll play your part within a collaborative team that drives innovation and process excellence across the global enterprise. With revenues of over $35 billion and industry-leading investments in technology and R&D, we empower our people to create important contributions that improve lives around the world.

Discover Impactful Work:

As a project coordinator within the Corporate Infrastructure & Security (CIS) – Strategy and Colleague Experience (SCE) organization, you will be responsible for leading initiatives focused on Data Management, Program Strategy, and Development. This role will drive consistent project delivery practices, governance, and standardized tracking mechanisms to ensure alignment across high-impact programs. You will provide structure, coordination, and clarity for multi-functional efforts, enabling technical and domain authorities to deliver high-value outcomes while maintaining a unified view of progress.
 

A Day in the Life:

Project Management & Oversight

• Lead multi-functional projects focused on Data Management, Program Strategy, Development, and colleague experience improvements.
• Develop and maintain coordinated project plans to ensure consistent execution across SCE initiatives.
• Apply standard project management frameworks and delivery methodologies within the SCE portfolio.

Reporting & Governance

• Provide regular portfolio health, achievement, and progress updates to leadership.
• Collaborate with Group IT and Corporate PMO to ensure tools and methodologies align with enterprise standards (e.g., Planview EPPM, Jira, Monday.com, ServiceNow, DATASCAPE).

Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend process optimizations to enhance SCE project delivery.
• Serve as a key contact for inquiries, updates, and critical issues related to SCE and Data Management programs.

Collaboration & Engagement

• Act as a liaison between strategy leaders, technical teams, and support functions to ensure clear communication and timely decision-making.
• Facilitate cross-group coordination and maintain transparency into active and upcoming initiatives.

Organizational Change & Enablement

• Support organizational change management and training for teams embracing new tools or processes under the SCE and Data Management umbrella.
• Assist in onboarding new team members and contributors into PM practices and tools.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Business, or related field. Equivalent experience accepted.

Experience, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum 0-2 years of experience in project management or program coordination roles, preferably in IT, Data, or Digital Transformation.
• Familiarity with Data Management, AI technologies, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven project management and organizational skills, with the ability to run multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience working within matrixed, global organizations.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid models).
• Validated ability to establish governance and tracking practices in decentralized environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Planview EPPM, and collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint.
• Financial tracking and purchase order management experience a plus.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to translate strategic goals into actionable project plans and outcomes.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement – working together to accelerate research, tackle complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need.

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Accessibility/Disability Access

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 ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us at 1-855-471-2255 to request accommodation. This line is reserved only for job seekers requiring accessibility assistance.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $66,000.00–$99,000.00.

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