Packaging project Manager

Institute of Packaging Professionals; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Client Services Project Manager III in Illinois to independently manage a portfolio of client projects, delivering end-to-end scope from inception to completion. The role requires collaboration with customers and internal teams to optimize outcomes and support strategic initiatives.

Standard Mon-Fri schedule, up to 25% travel, and a comprehensive Total Rewards package including health, retirement, and stock purchase options.

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in project management or client-facing roles.
• PM certification (PMP) preferred
• Experience in clinical trials, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry preferred
• Strong proficiency in project management methodologies, tools and best practices
• Advanced skills in budget management, forecasting, and financial tracking
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects independently
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to work effectively at all levels
• Proficiency in Salesforce, ERP, MS Office Suite, and project management tools
• Experience with GMP/GxP regulations and quality management systems
• Ability to build and maintain strategic client relationships
• Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities
• Up to 25% travel
• Foreign language skills beneficial
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative matrix organization

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technical and service aspects for a portfolio of client projects
• Serve as the key liaison between customers and internal stakeholders
• Shape client strategy, improve processes, and support team members while delivering optimal outcomes

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Budget management

GMP/GxP knowledge

Education

Advanced Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

ERP

MS Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Warehouse

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: Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Client Services Project Manager III and make a meaningful impact on global healthcare. You'll independently manage a portfolio of moderate to strategic client projects, leading end-to-end delivery of technical and service aspects while developing effective solutions for optimal outcomes. As part of our collaborative team, you'll serve as the key liaison between customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring consistent project execution from initial discussions through completion. This role offers the opportunity to shape client strategy, improve processes, and support team members while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in project management or client-facing roles
• Preferred Fields of Study: Life Sciences, Engineering, or health-related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred
• Expertise in clinical trials, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry preferred
• Strong proficiency in project management methodologies, tools and best practices
• Advanced skills in budget management, forecasting, and financial tracking
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects independently
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to work effectively at all levels
• Strong problem-solving abilities and record of implementing effective solutions
• Proficiency in relevant systems (Salesforce, ERP, MS Office Suite, project management tools)
• Experience with GMP/GxP regulations and quality management systems
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic client relationships
• Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities
• Ability to support and guide team members and provide project leadership
• May require up to 25% travel
• Foreign language skills beneficial
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative matrix organization

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $69,800.00–$93,000.00.

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