Sr IT Manager

ThermoFisher Scientific; Paisley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced IT leader to drive end-to-end IT services across manufacturing and operations sites in the EMEA region.

You will partner with site leadership to align technology with operational priorities, delivering secure, compliant IT operations and digital plant initiatives. A strong track record in managing global teams and complex projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in IT management roles, preferably in a large-scale, global organization.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Extensive knowledge of IT applications, infrastructure, systems, and operations, including Manufacturing systems, automation.
• Experience in strategic planning, aligning IT initiatives with business objectives, and driving digital transformation.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience managing regional or multi-site IT operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams within a matrixed, global organization.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across EMEA sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end IT support for EMEA manufacturing and operations sites, ensuring high availability of critical systems.
• Oversee IT infrastructure and OT integration, including networks, end-user computing, shop floor systems, MES, laboratory systems, and site-based applications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards (GMP, GxP, data integrity, cybersecurity) across all sites.
• Lead and coordinate site IT teams and regional resources, fostering a service culture aligned with business needs.
• Partner with global IT to deploy enterprise systems and digital manufacturing initiatives, including automation, data analytics, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity controls.
• Drive digital adoption for IT teams and business partners supporting AI and automation strategies.
• Lead incident management, problem resolution, capacity planning, disaster recovery, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support site expansions, technology upgrades, system validations, and integration activities across EMEA.
• Manage third-party vendors and service providers supporting site IT operations.
• Serve as a key escalation point for critical manufacturing-impacting incidents.
• Enable data-driven decision making and visibility through digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

IT leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Project management

IT governance

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-site operations

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Manufacturing systems

Automation technologies

IT infrastructure & OT

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll do meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond.

DESCRIPTION:

Lead and deliver IT services and solutions supporting manufacturing and operations sites across the EMEA region. This role is responsible for ensuring stable, secure, and compliant IT operations at our Operations sites.

Partner closely with site leadership, quality, engineering and global IT teams to align technology capabilities with operational priorities. Drive initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance, operational resilience, and digital plant transformation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with our IT Shared services teams, Provide end-to-end IT support for EMEA manufacturing and operations sites, ensuring high availability of critical systems.
• Oversee IT infrastructure and operational technology (OT) integration, including networks, end-user computing, shop floor systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES), laboratory systems, and site-based applications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards (e.g., GMP, GxP, data integrity, cybersecurity requirements) across all supported sites.
• Lead and coordinate site IT teams and regional resources, fostering a strong service culture aligned with business needs.
• Partner with global IT to deploy enterprise systems and digital manufacturing initiatives, including automation, data analytics, cloud-enabled platforms, and cybersecurity controls.
• Drive digital adoption for our IT teams and businesses partners supporting our AI and automation strategies.
• Drive operational excellence through incident management, problem resolution, capacity planning, disaster recovery, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support site expansions, technology upgrades, system validations, and integration activities across EMEA.
• Manage third-party vendors and service providers supporting site IT operations.
• Serve as a key escalation point for critical manufacturing-impacting incidents.
• Enable digital transformation initiatives that improve manufacturing efficiency, visibility, and data-driven decision making.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in IT management roles, preferably in a large-scale, global organization.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Extensive knowledge of IT applications, infrastructure, systems, and operations, including Manufacturing systems, automation.
• Experience in strategic planning, aligning IT initiatives with business objectives, and driving digital transformation.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience managing regional or multi-site IT operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams within a matrixed, global organization.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across EMEA sites as required.

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.