Senior Manager, Project Management

This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the leading company in the science industry, with annual revenue exceeding $40billion. Our goal is to help our customers improve global health and safety. Whether our customers areadvancing life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics andtherapies, or growing their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of over 100,000 colleaguesacross the world offers a unique combination of innovative technologies, purchasing, and pharmaceuticalservices through our well-known brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, FisherScientific, Unity Lab Services, and Patheon. For more details, please visit www.thermofisher.comJob Title: Senior Manager, Project ManagementLocation: Budapest (HU)Reports To: Director, Project ManagementCareer Band: 8Position OverviewThis senior role plays a vital role in the success of our company-wide program office, supporting the growth ofour shared services offerings for Thermo Fisher businesses. As the Senior Manager, Project Management, youwill be responsible for leading the implementation of projects related to transitions, migrations, processimprovements, automation, and system implementations. You will lead diverse portfolios and ensure the timelyand successful attainment of key program breakthroughs. Collaboration will be crucial, as you work with variousinternal and external partners to ensure a coordinated approach across Global Business Services.Major Areas Of Responsibility Lead cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams to achieve targeted outcomes. Develop collaboration across multiple workstreams, effectively leading teams with varied strengths andaddressing interdependencies. Collaborate with key collaborators to ensure timely and high-quality execution across workstreams andbusiness units. Drive innovative thinking by integrating varied perspectives and promoting collaborative problem-solvingto translate customer needs into future state results. Define and maintain project scope, objectives, budget, staffing, and results through comprehensiveproject plans. Conduct regular project assessments to ensure quality and readiness, ensuring alignment with programgoals. Lead project requirements, progress, and outcomes in collaboration with business, operational, IT, andother functional teams. Apply tailored methodologies and strategies to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget. Identify and handle interdependencies, risks, and issues, facilitating decision-making through effectiverisk management. Lead critical path processes, addressing blocking issues and implementing strategies to mitigate them. Act as the main point of contact for project updates, results, and challenges, communicating with seniorcollaborators. Lead Steering Committee discussions, providing clear updates on risks, issues, actions, and decisions. Coordinate sophisticated project portfolios, managing changes and interventions to keep the portfolio ontrack, and serve as the key point of contact for portfolio health and savings. Build and feed a successful, motivated team, encouraging a culture of excellence aligned with ThermoFisher’s values.Required Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required, or equivalent experience will be considered. Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is highly desirable. 10+ years of experience leading sophisticated, global programs and initiatives. Experience in Finance operations (OTC, PTP, FA, Inventory) or Customer Service is preferred. Global Business Services (GBS) experience is highly advantageous. Experience with Agile project management methodologies is a plus. Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Excellent Leadership: Demonstrated capability to lead, encourage, and cultivate hard-working teams whilepromoting trust and collaboration. Communication Excellence: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearlyand persuasively convey sophisticated information to diverse audiences. Conflict Resolution: Skilled at identifying and resolving conflicts in a timely and equitable manner topromote team cohesion. Problem Solving: Expertise in diagnosing issues quickly and implementing effective solutions. Decision Making: Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess the broaderimpacts of various actions. Emotional Intelligence: High level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to understand team dynamicsand handle interpersonal relationships optimally. Organizational Skills: Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities. Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze and plan long-term objectives and determine effective strategies toachieve them. Delivering Results through Others: Skilled at achieving desired outcomes by guiding and empoweringothers to give their best efforts. Influencing Decision Making: Demonstrated ability to sway or guide decisions by communicatingpersuasive arguments and thoughtful insights to collaborators.Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legall yprotected status.