Senior Project Manager - HR Technology Services (HRTS)

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Alberta; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HR Technology Services is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR systems, project management, and a strong ability to collaborate with diverse teams. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical plans, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

Benefits

National medical and dental plans

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related work experience required.
• Experience in leading HR Technology projects in a global organization.
• Ability to manage M&A complexities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-functional Technology projects from initiation through delivery.
• Partner with HR, IT, and vendors to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Develop project plans, business requirements, and solution designs.

Skills

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Leadership

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Project Management, or Management Information Systems

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

HCMs

LMS

ATS

ServiceNow

Job description

Lead complex projects as a Senior Project Manager in HR Technology Services. Working closely with a diverse set of partners, you will implement, support, maintain, and improve HR systems in line with strategic business and IT roadmaps!

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-functional Technology projects from initiation through delivery, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and initiative.
• Partner with HR, IT, and other partners (including vendor partners) to deliver projects on time, on budget, and in scope.
• Lead day-to-day program activities and related meetings, including core team and external partners.
• Develop project plans, business requirements, solution design & delivery, testing, and hypercare.
• Maintain knowledge and expertise in Human Resources processes, HR data, and HR systems.
• Build domain expertise and institutional knowledge of key Thermo Fisher HR systems and how they are used across the business.
• Ensure project targets are met by handling resources, issues, and risks optimally.
• Handle prioritization decisions and change requests throughout the program lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, providing remediation plans if needed.
• Communicate key risks, issues and status to management and sponsors, completing risk mitigation and remediation activities.
• Follow and improve standard methodologies and tools for project implementation and management.
• Cultivate critical supplier and internal customer relationships.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in Computer Science, Business Management, Project Management, or Management Information Systems (Masters' Degree preferred).
• 8+ years of related work experience.
• Shown success in leading projects / programs within the HR Technology domain within a global, matrixed organization (5+ years).
• Ability to handle the complexities of M&A activities within a large, global organization.
• Experience running programs across geographical regions, functional teams, and applications.
• Demonstrable experience in HR processes, data, and systems (e.g., HCMs, LMS, ATS, Time & Absence systems, and Service Delivery tools such as ServiceNow).
• Strong tactical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, coordination, mediation, and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to engage with and influence diverse groups, executives, managers, and domain authorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in core HR, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, talent management, payroll, time & attendance
• Experience leading M&A integration programs cutting across HR and other business technologies.
• Experience leading post-M&A integration projects, focusing on aligning systems and processes across diverse entities.
• HR system implementation experience for HCM, ATS, HR Service Delivery, and Learning solutions.
• Knowledge of existing HR technology solutions, new technologies, and emerging trends.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Pennsylvania is $130,000.00–$194,950.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and / or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes :

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit : https : / / jobs.thermofisher.com / global / en / total-rewards