Sr Manager, Project Execution - Bioprocessing Hardware

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $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, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled 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. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.   Location : On-site Logan, UT or Waltham, MA. 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 a drug screening.

Summary Thermo Fisher Scientific’s BioProcess Equipment & Automation (BEA) Business Unit is a global leader in single-use technologies for biomanufacturing. We deliver industry-defining solutions that make workflows more flexible, scalable, and consistent—helping customers bring life-changing therapies to patients faster. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr. Manager of Project Execution to lead a team of Project Managers responsible for the successful execution of complex customer projects. This role is ideal for an experienced people leader with a strong background in project management, cross-functional execution, and operational excellence. The Sr. Manager will oversee the end-to-end delivery of coordinated bioprocessing equipment and automation projects, ensuring customer satisfaction, predictable execution, on-time and on-budget delivery, and revenue recognition. This leader will develop project management talent, drive standard processes, remove execution barriers, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers responsible for delivering complex hardware and controls projects on time, within budget, and to customer expectations. Provide day-to-day leadership, prioritization, and escalation support to ensure successful execution across the project portfolio. Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Commercial, and Logistics to drive alignment and customer success. Monitor project health through key performance indicators (lead times, delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and financial performance) and drive continuous improvement (PPI). Support forecasting, revenue recognition, resource planning, and project reviews to ensure predictable business performance. Drive standardization of project management tools, processes, governance, and best practices across the team. Develop project management talent through coaching, performance management, and career development. Champion change management initiatives that improve execution efficiency, customer experience, and organizational effectiveness. Escalate and resolve complex project risks while maintaining strong customer relationships.

8+ years of project management experience leading complex, cross-functional customer projects; or equivalent. 4+ years of people leadership experience. Strong customer orientation with experience working directly with clients and commercial teams. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve project risks, and influence cross-functional stakeholders. Experience driving process improvements and operational excellence initiatives. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong project execution and organizational leadership skills.