Sr. Staff Program Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Burlington; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Burlington is seeking a Program Manager to lead large-scale, complex programs. With at least 10 years of experience in program management, candidates should have strong leadership skills and be adept at communicating program statuses to stakeholders. This role involves developing program plans, managing budgets, and coordinating cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in a related field, preferably with an MBA.

Qualifications

• 10 years of demonstrated ability in program management.
• PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with GxP requirements considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and run large-scale programs ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, including scope and budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution.
• Communicate program status and key milestones to customers and senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer sciences, or related field

MBA

Tools

Project Management Tools

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

Lead and run large-scale, sophisticated programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Develop and maintain detailed program plans, including scope, schedule, budget, prioritization, and risk management.

Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, finance, and operations, to ensure successful program execution.

Identify and lead program risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success.

Communicate program status, progress, and key milestones to customers and senior leadership through regular updates and presentations.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing best practices, lessons learned, and process improvements.

Collaborate with team project managers to develop and implement successful execution strategies.

Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards throughout the program lifecycle.

Drive collaborator engagement and alignment, ensuring clear understanding of program goals, results, and expectations.

Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability.

How Will You Get There?

Education & Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer sciences, or related field of study; MBA would be preferred

10 years of demonstrated ability in program management, with a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale, complex programs.

PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills :

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and empower cross-functional teams and customers.

Excellent project management skills, including proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (, Agile, Waterfall).

Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Experience in handling budgets, financial tracking, and resource allocation.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Familiarity with GxP requirements considered an asset.

Other Requirements :

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time internationally as business requires.

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