Procurement Program Manager

Program ManagerManages the program management and execution for procurement imperatives and initiatives. Operates as an internal project manager within the procurement team and across a global network of divisions, groups, functions and categories to ensure successful program delivery. In conjunction with relevant business partners, identifies, designs, and implements novel business solutions for Procurement. Manage project planning, business case development, management and budgeting. Coordinates distributed project teams and identifies key partners. Directs on-time, quality delivery of work products; leads implementation economics, risks and communications.Scale of ResponsibilitiesDefines the deliverable structure and content; facilitates agreement of proposed solutions from functional, business unit and site leadership, site operations, and other key partnersManages multiple projects at a time with well-documented and organized project management skills to problem solve and support enterprise and functional objectivesMaintains effective communication plans and delivers presentations to propose key initiatives, provide critical implementation updates, operational line-of-sight, and demonstrate delivery of value within the organizationIdentifies and monitors key risks and the impact on the project and through scenario planningPerforms analysis to identify value and business case development, through financial and options analysis, identification of required deliverables and results, implementation plans and resources required to achieve and ensure projects contribute to the organization.Reports and provides insights on projects, pipeline (with Group/Category visibility), and AOP financial targets, including adoption of a standard tool and processesCoordinates data inputs across the function to enable key reporting visibility and insightsUses business partner inputs and knowledge of existing systems and constraints to develop standard reporting requirements and drive process improvementsTechnical ResponsibilitiesApplies consistent project management approaches and processes, identifies and reports roadblocks and variances to project plans, ensures projects are on schedule and achieve stated objectivesTracks and monitors timely completion of project achievements within the portfolio, plan vs. actual and report that progress as requiredOrchestrates project governance, including regular cadence of PMO sessions (schedule, prepare for, run and drive follow-ups for key meetings)Manages overall project plans, track key targets, managing overall schedules, budgets, resources, timelinesDetects and facilitates issue resolution and/or appropriate actions and address program riskMaintains document repository and file structure as well as access rights; own cataloguing and managing version control on key documentsUses PPI business systems and processes to drive continuous improvementLeadership ResponsibilitiesLeads global, cross-functional, geographically distributed teams to achieve desired outcomesCoordinates with team members to identify and document resource constraintsInfluences key partners to achieve key deliverables on time and within plan, develop relationships within the company to complete assigned projects.Facilitates breakthrough thinking by integrating diverse views while participating in targeted content deep dive sessions to enable problem solvingCollaborates with Procurement Enablement on reporting cadences to drive to a single source of truth for the savings pipeline and inflationEducationBachelors and/or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or Science. MBA desirable.Certification in Project Management is desirable.CIPS/APICS or equivalent preferred.ExperienceSeven plus years experience managing complex, global programs and project initiatives, preferably within the Procurement functionLife Sciences, BioTech, or Pharma industry preferredExperience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Category Management preferredProcess improvement background (PPI, Lean, Six Sigma, etc) preferredKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesRobust project management skills and capabilities (Gantt charts, dashboards, key deliverables, business case and baseline development)Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsAbility to efficiently organize forums and coordinate communication with team membersExcellent communication skills for structuring ideas in a clear and concise mannerStrong ability to effectively communicate with and present to Senior LeadershipStrong proficiency in MS-Office tools (specifically, Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint)Demonstrated ability to make recommendations on and deliver assigned projectsAbility to work independently, within a team, and collaboratively across teamsAbility to lead matrix project teams of peers and other partners across multiple sites and platforms in a virtual office environmentSolid Financial competenceMulti-tasking skills and planning for prioritizing personal workloadAble to manage change effectively and frequentlyAbility to travel between 10-30% on an annual basisBenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits!Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.