Associate Director, Project Management, PMO

• Lead sophisticated, global program initiatives as a strategic partner for Thermo Fisher Scientific's growth and innovation
• Guide innovative thinking and foster collaboration across geographies and functions
• Deliver complex projects including business transformations, system implementations, process improvements, and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Build and support high-performing project teams and establish an environment of excellence aligned with Thermo Fisher's values
• Partner with senior leadership to define project scope, goals, and success metrics
• Ensure timely delivery within budget constraints
• Act as the primary point of contact for project status
• Proactively identify and address risks through effective strategies and clear stakeholder communication

• 10 years plus experience across clinical systems implementations with executive stakeholder and vendor management skills
• Strong understanding of data strategies and platforms from a delivery perspective
• Advanced Degree plus 10 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 15 years of experience managing complex, global programs and project initiatives
• Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile) highly desirable
• Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci) a plus
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
• Demonstrated success implementing large-scale business transformations, system integrations, or process improvements
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices
• Experience in finance operations, customer service, procurement or related business functions
• Strong leadership abilities with demonstrated success building and developing teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to engage at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Experience with project management tools and systems
• Change management and stakeholder engagement expertise
• Adaptable to changing project demands and varied environments
• Interpersonal awareness and conflict resolution abilities
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in English required; additional languages beneficial
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed
• Experience in regulated/GCP environment preferred