Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Project Manager III – PMO and CI

Location: Lenexa, Kansas (On-Site)
Travel: Up to 10–20%

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do important work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues exceeding $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we provide the resources, opportunities and support needed for our teams to grow while helping solve some of the world’s toughest challenges—from protecting the environment and ensuring food safety to developing life-saving therapies.

Location / Division Specific Information

This role is based on-site at the Lenexa, Kansas facility within the Microbiology Division (MBD). The division operates in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering high-quality products and processes that support our customers and the patients they serve.

The Project Manager III is a member of the Practical Process Improvement (PPI) team and reports to the Senior Manager of Practical Process Improvement.

How will you make an impact?

As a Project Manager III, you will lead strategic, cross-functional initiatives that drive operational excellence and business performance at the site level. You will manage complex projects and the site project portfolio, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Through strong stakeholder engagement and disciplined project management practices, you will help advance Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission while enabling continuous improvement across the organization.

What will you do?

Project and Portfolio Management

• Manage the site project portfolio, including initiatives related to New Product Introduction, Technology Transfer, Productivity improvements, and CAPEX investments.

• Lead projects from initial concept through implementation and closure, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedules, budgets, resource planning, risk management, and communication strategies.

• Track project performance and ensure expected business benefits and outcomes are achieved.

Governance and Stakeholder Alignment

• Align project priorities with site leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Facilitate stage-gate reviews, portfolio reviews, and project governance meetings.

• Provide regular project status updates and progress reports to senior leadership and key partners.

• Support data-driven decision making and remove barriers to maintain project momentum.

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support PPI and operational excellence initiatives across the site.

• Apply Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies to improve processes and drive sustainable results.

• Standardize and promote project management best practices, tools, and methodologies across the site.

Leadership and Change Management

• Lead and influence cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization.

• Coach project champions and stakeholders to clearly define project scope, goals, and deliverables.

• Serve as a change agent, fostering collaboration and encouraging teams to identify and implement improvements.

Risk and Performance Management

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.

• Ensure projects are executed on schedule and within budget while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

How will you get here?

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Project management experience required, leading complex, cross-functional initiatives. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

• Experience managing project timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations.

• Experience applying project management best practices and tools.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies preferred.

• Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences preferred.

• Experience in CDMO or commercial manufacturing environments preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to translate complex issues into clear insights and actionable plans.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and project management software.

Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Lean / Six Sigma certification