Senior Technical Project Manager, Digital IT

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Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific our digital and tech careers are a unique opportunity to apply your specialized skills and advanced experience in analytics statistics data science programming product management information technology and more to drive our Mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Its truly a career where your work makes a positive impact in our world. When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific youll make an impact inside and outside the company on work that matters. #TechWithPurpose

The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific is a leading provider of global CRO solutions to customers in pharmaceutical biotechnology medical device academic and government industries. Our Digital Solutions group is re-designing the clinical research model with purpose-built CRO-owned technology integrated into every study. Our forward-thinking AI-enabled solutions accelerate and optimize every phase of the clinical development journey.

The Senior Technical Project Manager (STPM) within Digital IT leads enterprise-level digital initiatives that enhance operational efficiency data intelligence and customer experience. This role offers the chance to influence the design and delivery of next-generation IT systems that support global research and you will play a critical role in realizing Thermo Fishers digital transformation vision enabling innovation at scale across a global network of over 100000 employees.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for end-to-end program delivery integrating project management excellence with technical acumen to ensure success across multiple domains including cloud modernization cybersecurity data analytics application integration and digital transformation.

The STPM partners closely with senior leadership technical teams and business stakeholders to define strategy prioritize initiatives and deliver scalable secure and compliant IT solutions across Thermo Fishers global enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Project Leadership

• Lead and deliver large-scale multi-year programs that align with Digital ITs global transformation roadmap.
• Define strategic objectives success metrics and business value realization for each initiative.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture Cloud Cybersecurity and Business Relationship Management (BRM) teams to ensure technical alignment and integration.
• Drive portfolio-level governance ensuring projects meet Thermo Fishers compliance quality and cybersecurity standards.

Execution Excellence

• Oversee multiple concurrent IT and digital projects including system modernization platform migration and automation.
• Manage cross-functional teams (engineers developers architects analysts and vendors) to ensure timely quality delivery.
• Facilitate Agile or hybrid delivery models using Jira Smartsheet Planview and ServiceNow ITBM for execution and reporting.
• Proactively manage RAID logs (Risks Actions Issues Dependencies) escalate roadblocks and implement mitigation strategies.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure full adherence to IT Quality Management (QMS) GxP GDPR HIPAA and Thermo Fishers Data Integrity standards.
• Oversee project validation documentation (e.g. IQ/OQ/PQ CSV Change Control) and ensure audit readiness.
• Champion continuous improvement within the PMO streamlining processes templates and delivery frameworks.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between business units technical teams and leadership for program communications.
• Partner with external technology vendors and system integrators to drive execution and service excellence.
• Provide clear concise communication of technical progress dependencies and risk to executive audiences.
• Influence cross-functional decision-making through data-driven insights and solution-oriented leadership.

Skills and Competencies:

Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of enterprise IT systems cloud architecture (AWS Azure) and data integration frameworks.
• Experience delivering solutions across infrastructure cybersecurity ERP/CRM platforms and data analytics.
• Strong command of SDLC Agile/Scrum DevOps and ITIL frameworks. Digital Products and Solutions delivery management
• Familiarity with enterprise-grade platforms such as SAP Salesforce ServiceNow Workday Snowflake Databricks and Power BI.

Project & Program Management

• Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar IT programs with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Expertise in program budgeting forecasting resourcing and financial governance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within complex global environments.
• Advanced proficiency in project portfolio management (PPM) tools (Planview Jira Smartsheet Power BI).

Leadership Skills

• Strong strategic and analytical thinking with an enterprise mindset.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across global teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and lead in a matrixed environment.
• Proactive adaptable and committed to delivering measurable business outcomes.

Education and Skills:

• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science Information Technology Engineering or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
• Previous IT Project Management or Digital Transformation experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10 years experience)
• 3 years in a senior project or program management role
• Experience leading projects within regulated industries (life sciences pharma healthcare or manufacturing) strongly preferred.

Certifications highly desirable:

• PMP PRINCE2 or PMI-ACP
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
• ITIL Foundation or Cloud Certification (AWS/Azure)
• In some cases an equivalency consisting of appropriate education training and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific we are committed to fostering a healthy and harmonious workplace for our employees. We understand the importance of creating an environment that allows individuals to excel. Please see below for the required qualifications for this position which also includes the possibility of equivalent experience:

• Able to communicate receive and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May require as-needed travel (0-20%).

Location: Remote US based position. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check which includes drug screening.

The annual salary range estimated for this position in North Carolina is $150000- $190000 USD. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.