Manager, IT

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

ABOUT US

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $44 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world Healthier, cleaner and Safer! Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 125,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As we continue to grow, we’re looking to add an additional IT Manager - ANZ to our existing team. This role will have a significant impact on shaping the ThermoFisher ANZ technological landscape, and advancing the development of its diverse global team. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing needs. You will be an integral part of a cross-functional global team that owns the way in driving transformation and growth within this exciting field. It’s a pivotal role for our company’s progress and plays an important role in streamlining processes to enhance service delivery, improved IT infrastructure, and user experience.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Ideally your skills will include:

• Min 5-10 yrs within a similar role where you were leading and mentoring a team including responsibility for performance management
• Good communication - both written and verbal
• A natural problem solver and relationship builder
• Strong hands-on technical skills within infrastructures (AWS/Azure, Cloud, cyber security (Crowdstrike/Qualys) and 2FA
• Experience with budget management
• Project and vendor management
• Strong escalation management and administration expertise
• Experience working within a global,, matrixed corporate environment

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for demand planning and inventory management, we invite you to apply for this opportunity. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us.
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 legally protected status

Technology Strategy and Leadership:

• Collaborate with IT Director, SLT, ELT, and various global IT teams to identify and prioritise initiatives and changes to technology that support local ANZ business strategy.
• Provide leadership to the technology team, cultivating skill development and cohesion.
• Maintain day-to-day supervision of technology operations, ensuring optimal performance of systems and networks connectivity.
• Lead and mentor the Service Desk team, cultivating a culture of innovation, accountability, community, and reliability.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives using emerging technologies to improve business processes, efficiency, and customer and employee experience.

Financial and Vendor Management:

• Lead the IT budget, resources, identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimization and manage the vendor relationship, procurement, and contract review/renewals.

Infrastructure and Security Management:

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of technology infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network systems across ANZ sites.
• Support cybersecurity and information security global initiatives and implementation of policies, procedures, user awareness, and protocols to protect company data and assets.
• Plan, install, configure, and maintain hardware, systems, and software, ensuring scalability to business needs.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of IT systems and services through robust monitoring and maintenance within the IT team.

Project Delivery:

• Lead the successful execution of technology projects, from evaluation to deployment, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget alignment, and employ organisational change strategies to drive technology adoption