Sr Manager, Program Management

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the Life Sciences
PMP certification preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ combined new product development and program management experience, including voice of customer experience activities.
• 2 plus years of direct people management experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in English language.
• Work is performed without significant direction and can recommend modifications to overall direction of portfolio or program in order to meet outlined goals and objectives.
• Resolves problems where analysis may require in depth analysis, as well as innovation.
• Interacts and establishes strong relationships with core and extended team members, functional managers, senior management, and customers. Navigates global sites and timezones.
• Able to influence others, gain acceptance in a variety of situations.
• Develops and delivers presentations different settings.
• Collects and reviews feedback on processes and continually drives practical improvements.
• Prior experience with cell biology instrumentation, consumables and reagents is positive.

• Highly responsible and accountable. Detail oriented.
• A strong, pro-active, effective, ‘can-do’ demeanor!
• Intrinsically motivated and committed to professional development of others.
• Enjoys interacting with people and communicates concisely at all levels of the organization. Familiarity with matrix organizations.
• Self-managing and self-motivating, able to prioritize tasks and meet timelines and communicated expectations.
• Willing to put in extra effort (and hours when required) to get the job done accurately