Sr IT Project Manager

ThermoFisher Scientific; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex, enterprise-wide initiatives across multiple functions. You’ll apply traditional and agile methods to manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources while aligning with quality and regulatory standards to support global healthcare goals.

The role requires PMP and SAFe/CSM or similar certifications, strong vendor and cross-team collaboration, and proven experience delivering large-scale IT

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or Bachelor’s degree with extensive IT project management experience.
• PMP certification required or preferred for role.
• SAFe/CSM or other Agile certifications recommended.
• Strong experience with Agile, Scrum, SAFe and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with project/portfolio tools (MS Project, Planview, Jira) and ERP/CRM/LIMS systems.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects in regulated environments (GxP, SOX, HIPAA).
• Excellent financial acumen and budget management capabilities.
• Proven ability to guide across multiple teams and with external vendors.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; strong change management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide IT projects and programs across functions.
• Apply traditional and agile methods to manage scope, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to ensure delivery.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage distributed teams and external vendors; oversee risk and issue resolution.

Skills

PMP certification

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Change management

Regulated environments

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Planview

Jira

ERP

CRM

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

Lead complex, enterprise-wide IT projects and programs while fostering continuous improvement and innovation. As a Senior IT Project Manager, you’ll work cross-functionally to deliver strategic technology solutions that enable our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Apply both traditional and agile methodologies to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources across teams. Develop strong relationships with business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of IT project management experience, including large-scale enterprise implementations
• Preferred Fields of Study: Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required or preferred
• Agile/Scrum certifications (SAFe, CSM, etc.) preferred
• Strong expertise in project management methodologies including Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and Waterfall
• Experience with project/portfolio management tools (MS Project, Planview, Jira, etc.)
• Demonstrated success managing complex technical projects in regulated environments (GxP, SOX, HIPAA, etc.)
• Excellent financial acumen and budget management capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to guide and collaborate across multiple teams and organizational levels
• Experience managing distributed teams and external vendors
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and project management software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of change management principles and methodologies
• Experience with enterprise systems like ERP, CRM, LIMS preferred
• Travel may be required up to 20%
• Life sciences or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
• Demonstrated success in project delivery within scope, timeline and budget constraints
• Excellent risk management and issue resolution skills

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.