Sr IT Project Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager to coordinate complex projects in the industrial sector. This role requires strong expertise in project management methodologies, particularly Agile and Scrum, to ensure successful delivery. You will lead and mentor teams, driving continuous improvement and adherence to quality standards. If you are passionate about facilitating project success and have a proven track record in managing large-scale projects, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will significantly impact organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a Technical Project Manager in industrial/manufacturing.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
• Lead and mentor junior PMO members and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Scrum

SDLC

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

The candidate will apply their strong technical competence in project management methodologies to proficiently coordinate the delivery of Infrastructure, Network, Automation, and Software development projects. Your expertise in Agile, Scrum, and SDLC delivery models will be important in ensuring successful project outcomes. You will lead and mentor junior CCG IT PMO members, Functional Business partners, and other business unit members on the CCG IT Intake through delivery engagements. In addition, the role will conduct tollgate quality reviews aligned with the PPI process and drive continuous improvement by re-engineering processes for enhanced quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver complex large-scale projects, ensuring that all scope and requirements are met and fulfilled on time and within budget.
• Apply PM practices to drive project performance and success.
• Lead teams through the PPI (Practical Process Improvement) process to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Lead and mentor junior PMO members, providing guidance and support in project management processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, partners, and vendors to define project objectives, results, and timelines.
• Create and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure effective project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboratio among project team members, ensuring alignment and clarity on project goals and expectations.
• Identify areas for enhancement, and implement standard methodologies for quality and efficiency.
• Track project performance, analyze data, and report on project metrics to partners and senior management, including ensuring critical financial and resource data is accurate and up to date throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Education, Experience, and Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

• Consistent record of 7+ years as a Technical Project Manager, with experience in complex product orders or systems in the industrial/manufacturing sector. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired.
• Ability to drive and facilitate discussions on Scrum or Agile standard methodologies, workflows, and tools usage. Also, MS Office suite experience including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail, multitasking, time management, and problem-solving are key to success!
• Experience developing and creating project plans that display project landmarks in accordance with SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and PMP (Project Management Professional) governance guidelines.