Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, growing efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our distributed team delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

MAIN SCOPE OF THE POSITION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a pivotal figure in the organization, the PPI Project Manager oversees strategic and transformational deployment processes, ensuring efficient project management and successful delivery of high-complexity projects.

The PPI Project Manager plays a crucial role in evaluating initiatives, inspiring change in people attitude, and implementing lean culture improving site profitability and fostering organizational success.

ASSIGNMENTS, SPECIFIC/PRIMARY ACTIVITIES:

• Coordinate the implementation of site and functional strategic deployment processes.

• Deploy tools and operational standards to ensure efficient project and portfolio management, maintaining a consistent approach throughout the organization.

• Take responsibility for evaluating initiatives as a support to the diagnostic phase, ensuring an informed decision-making process.

• Serve as a Project Manager for high-complexity and strategic projects, ensuring successful delivery.

• Provide support to project teams during the planning, execution, and control phases, ensuring timely and within-budget project completion.

• Inspire change in both people and factory attitude to achieve desired results.

• Implement lean culture and project management tools across the organization through training and engagement initiatives.

• Coordinate the site's performance management framework, collaborating with functions and site management to measure performance and align with divisional and company goals.

All the activities are executed under the guidance and supervision of the Manager, PPI Strategy Deployment to ensure full alignment with PPI function and site goals.

RELATIONS:

Internal

• All functions and seniority levels including Site Leadership Team

External

• Corporate functions

• Employees from other Thermo Fisher Scientific sites

• Customers

• Consulting firms

• Suppliers

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Necessary

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business or previous relevant experiences in similar positions

Desirable

• Master degree in Engineering, Sciences or Business

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Technical competences:

Necessary

• Good problem-solving skills and data acumen

• Good team working attitude and ability to coach and motivate team members

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word

• Good written and interpersonal communications skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing principles

Desirable

• Proven track record in digital transformation project management

• Willingness to explore and embrace innovate technologies

• Demonstrated operational excellence and continuous improvement experience (e.g. Green/Black Belt certification)

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or other relevant project management certifications

• Familiarity with GMP

• Hands on change management experience in matrixed organization

• Expertise with project management and engagement tools

Professional Experience:

Necessary

• 2+ years of experience within manufacturing industries

Desirable

• 2+ years of previous related project management experience in fast-paced manufacturing contexts

• Experience in consulting firms or in internal consulting roles

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Italian

Personality traits:

• Leadership: ability to promote the change and partner with different functions and seniority levels to achieve initiative goals.

• Problem Solving: ability to identify issues, analyze them, and develop creative solutions for handling the challenges that may arise during a project through an analytical approach and “can-do” attitude.

• Communication: clearly convey information, listen actively, effectively present concepts.

• Adaptability and Flexibility: open to change and adjust plans when necessary to meet project objectives, ability to think “out of the box”.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.