Sr IT Project Manager for Corporate Infrastructure and Security

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Job Description

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Sr IT Project Manager for Corporate Infrastructure and Security! This position has the responsibility of leading global IT projects as assigned by the Corporate Infrastructure & Security (CIS) PMO leader. They will work closely with internal IT & functional business groups to deliver initiative efficiency and effectiveness in support of infrastructure, employee experience, and cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reliably lead projects to ensure business goals and objectives are delivered.
• Deliver the assigned projects to successful conclusion (on time, on budget, and scope delivered).
• Build, develop, and grow business relationships critical to the success of programs.
• Follow defined project management framework and processes to implement projects ensuring compliance with all work and stage gate reviews.
• Assist or lead the development of business requirements, solution design & delivery, testing, and training.
• Responsible for the detailed planning and management of projects through to completion.
• Identify, explain, and proactively offer solutions when risks/issues threaten project timelines or budgets.
• Continuously improve processes and tasks using feedback and lessons learned for future project plans.
• Maintain appropriate metrics related to project activities and submit in accordance with required procedures.
• Coach, mentor, and empower project team members and contractors to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Conduct project closeouts and compile recommendations to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Maintain current knowledge in project management methodologies and business processes or technical areas.
• Regularly present project and program initiative successes to leadership.
• Collaborate with Thermo Fisher team members to support project management standards and address complex challenges.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Project Management, or Management Information Systems; equivalent work experience is acceptable.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• PMP/CAPM certification desired.
• Preferred experience in Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or Risk Management.
• Strong familiarity with project management practices and methodologies, including PMI or equivalent experience.
• Ability to balance long-term and short-term implications of decisions.
• Proven track record of leading a matrixed team to complete projects on time.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Good interpersonal and documentation skills are essential.
• Ability to complete tasks independently.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to a broad audience.
• Highly developed knowledge in crafting and maintaining detailed project plans using Microsoft products.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor across diverse groups, including executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Required to primarily work US EST hours.
• Up to 20% travel required.