Senior Program Manager

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior Program Manager and contribute to driving innovation and excellence across our organization.

Our Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry team develops and manufactures cutting-edge instruments, consumables, and software solutions for analytical sciences and scientific research. Our comprehensive workflow solutions supercharge productivity and efficiency in food and beverage testing, environmental and industrial testing, biopharma QA/QC, toxicology, and anti-doping. Our products are pivotal in scientific research, supporting multiomics, drug discovery, and clinical research, driving advancements in these vital fields.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from feasibility to commercial launch

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans aligned to business objectives

• Ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead cross-functional core teams (R&D, Product Management, Product Marketing, etc.)

• Coordinate global stakeholders and drive collaboration

• Translate complex technical topics into clear executive-level communication

Governance & Communication

• Maintain structured reporting (e.g., dashboards for Leadership Team)

• Provide clear status updates and risk visibility

• Communicate effectively across teams and senior leadership

Risk & Strategy Management

• Identify and mitigate program risks

• Ensure alignment to strategic priorities

• Monitor progress and drive accountability across the organization

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of project/program management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field; PMP preferred

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with budgets exceeding $3M

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, PPM Pro)

• Proven stakeholder management and executive communication skills

• Experience driving organizational change and working within matrixed organizations

• Strong risk management, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred

• Ability to travel up to 20%

• Experience in life sciences, manufacturing, or related industries preferred