Thermo Fisher Scientific · 5 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Project Management
Bend, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) providing end-to-end services across drug development, clinical trial logistics, and commercial manufacturing. As a Senior Manager of Project Management, you will lead a high-performing team to ensure the successful execution of customer programs, while influencing operational excellence and business growth at the Bend site.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of the Project Management team at the Bend site, including direct supervision of 5–10 Project Managers and Coordinators
Establish and maintain project management standards, governance, and processes in alignment with the business unit’s Program Management Office (PMO)
Ensure customer programs are executed in compliance with regulatory, quality, and business requirements
Serve as a trusted advisor to site and division leadership on project health, escalations, revenue forecasting, and growth opportunities
Design and implement the team’s operating cadence, including daily PM huddles, portfolio reviews, and escalation management
Drive cross-functional planning and execution through integrated timelines and budgets
Partner with Finance to establish and monitor revenue forecasts, milestone completion, and pipeline opportunities
Define, analyze, and monitor key execution metrics including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Customer Allegiance Score (CAS), and Cycle Time
Proactively identify and mitigate program risks and dependencies, coordinating with S&OP and Value Stream Management (VSM) stakeholders
Build strong, collaborative partnerships across functional teams to ensure seamless program delivery
Promote a safe, compliant working environment, ensuring adherence to EHS, Quality, and cGMP procedures and SOPs
Qualification
Required
Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience required
Demonstrated success leading complex development programs
Experience building and leading high-performing teams in a matrix environment
Strong background in budget management, forecasting, and resource planning
Experience developing and implementing project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
Deep understanding of project and program management best practices
Strong business and strategic acumen
Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, Smartsheet, and other project management tools
Excellent stakeholder management and executive-level communication
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
Ability to build consensus across organizational boundaries
Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity while driving execution
Ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Ability to travel up to 25%
Work is primarily performed in an office and manufacturing environment
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without sponsorship
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in technical project or program management
Customer-facing experience in the Pharmaceutical or Contract Manufacturing industry strongly preferred
Experience in regulated industries preferred
PMP certification preferred
Experience with both PMI and Agile project management approaches
Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma methodologies beneficial
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits — effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Michel Lagarde
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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