Thermo Fisher

Sr Manager, Project Management

Budapest, Hungary Full time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position summary:

The Sr. Manager, Project Manager will supervise a team of Project Managers supporting multi-divisional strategic projects to ensure timely delivery and successful program execution.   This role provides leadership, direction, and oversight for their team, with a focus on delivering bottom line business results through creative problem solving and cross-functional partnership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides all managerial responsibilities for direct reports, including but not limited to assigning tasks, overseeing work progress, evaluating employee performance, supporting employee development, and leading the team.
  • Ensures all team members are actively working toward established milestones and results with adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
  • Monitors actions, business performance metrics, and targets, working with the team to close gaps and drive successful outcomes.
  • Identifies lessons-learned and "best in company" methodologies to incorporate into the PMO (Project Management Office) process.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of direct supervisory experience required.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in complex project management (preferred).
  • 5+ years working in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
  • Advanced Continuous improvement experience (lean, PPI, Six Sigma, 5S) a plus.
  • Project Management and/or PMP (Product Management Process) certification a plus.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.  Able to deliver clear messages to a wide variety of audiences.
  • Strong leadership skills with an ability to influence unique styles.
  • Effective oral and written communication and executive presentation skills.  Must be proficient in interpreting and communicating metric data, conducting complex analysis in Microsoft Excel, and building executive-level presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Results orientation.  Able to combine and interpret multiple communication streams to deliver data-driven outcomes.
  • Experienced in navigating ambiguity and change with a global approach.
  • Ability to travel (0 - 15%).