Sr R&D Project Manager

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:

• Typically requires a University Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field.
• Typically requires 10+ years of work experience, of which you have worked in similar low volume capital equipment industry.
• 7+ years confirmed experience in systems or subsystems project management, with ambition to continue to grow in a role as Sr. Staff Project Manager.
• Consistent track record to lead complicated engineering projects through a defined product development process.
• Ability to build consensus among key collaborators that may not be under your management control.
• Strong communication is required due to the multi-functional nature of this role. Explaining business and, technical concepts to a variety of audiences energizes you.
• Ability to lead and assign specific duties and build a constructive and coordinated working relationship.

You have perseverance, are conclusive and target driven while securing quality-, cost- and time-focus. You combine a strong analytical view with a pragmatic demeanor and can flex yourself in a product development environment. You are value oriented and able to set and act according to priorities at the same time.

• Programming and execution of projects, like System Integration, large Modules, and NSRs for one or more portfolios.
• Implement meticulous review processes and set clear expectations around the key results of the projects.
• Consistency to the Product Management Process and defined delivery schedules.
• Handle the requirements and collaborate with multi-functional teams including marketing, manufacturing, service, and finance to ensure breakthrough specifications to be delivered.
• Supply to the R&D budgeting process by providing financial/budgetary analysis.
• Manage the program scope within the agreed budget, timeline, and quality.
• Vet, evaluate, and champion to others new insights for potential product concepts using intelligent risk-taking and innovation tools.
• Leads others to refine own ideas and ideas of others and look for alliances.
• Participate and promote intellectual property related idea generation and development.