Thermo Fisher Scientific · 6 days ago
Director, Strategic Initiatives - Cost Engineering
Morrisville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a leader in the scientific industry, aiming to empower customers for a healthier global environment. The Director of Strategic Initiatives will lead critical cost reduction initiatives and operational transformations across the company, collaborating with various divisions to achieve project goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead the framing, identification, prioritization, resourcing, and execution of large-scale programs focused on cost-out, value engineering, product transfers & network changes, quality improvement, supplier sourcing, or delivery initiatives across multiple divisions
Drive cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
Build and maintain a project dashboard on key performance indicators, providing regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and expected outcomes
Champion the adoption of standard methodologies in cost reduction and operational efficiency, sharing knowledge and methodologies across the organization
Collaborate with the Value Assurance group and its organization partners to establish and refine project selection criteria for annual objective planning
Lead steering committee meetings to review project progress, address challenges, and ensure strategic alignment
Qualification
Required
Prior experience in operations strategy, value engineering, or a related field, with a consistent track record in leading cost-out and efficiency improvement initiatives
Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively in a matrixed structure
Consistent record of translating strategic visions into actionable execution plans
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate concepts into actionable plans
Exceptional leadership and team management abilities
Excellent communication and partner engagement skills
Experience in strategic program management
Deep understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement processes
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered
Master's degree or MBA is preferred
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
The world leader in serving science To serve science, Thermo Fisher Scientific needs to stay ahead of it, we need to anticipate customer needs.
10001+ employees
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