Digital Project Manager

Job Title

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our digital transformation team plays a critical role in delivering scalable, data-driven solutions that improve how our business operates globally.

Role Overview

This role is an execution-first role focused on delivering outcomes as a foundational piece on a growing digital transformation team. You will be responsible for owning progress (not just coordinating activity) and taking hands-on ownership of initiatives from validation through delivery of projects while bringing energy to execution and applying thoughtful problem-solving to drive meaningful outcomes. (You are not expected to define strategy — but you are expected to ensure work gets done.)

What You'll Do:

Key Responsibilities:

• Intake & Validation of Business Requests
• Partner with business SMEs to understand and help define problems that can be addressed through process improvement and automation
• Break down ambiguous needs into structured, actionable components
• Evaluate scope, feasibility, and expected business impact
• Inform prioritization through cost-benefit and effort analysis
• Structure work so its clearly defined and ready for execution

• Own Execution of Approved Initiatives
• Lead end-to-end delivery of digital and automation initiatives
• Develop clear plans, timelines, and milestones
• Manage risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
• Take full ownership of moving work forward, ensuring progress without relying on constant direction or escalation
• Drive urgency and maintain momentum across initiatives
• Ensure solutions are delivered on time, with quality, and achieve intended outcomes

• Structure Work for Execution
• Translate validated business needs into clear, actionable requirements
• Ensure work is well-defined, structured, and ready for execution
• Maintain alignment between business expectations and delivery outcomes

• Process Improvement & Automation Enablement
• Analyze current business processes and identify inefficiencies
• Identify root causes of issues and drive standardization before automation
• Develop and support end-to-end process maps (AS-IS / TO-BE)
• Identify repetitive manual tasks and contribute to automation opportunities
• Ensure solutions focus on simplification and sustainability — not just digitization

• Data-Informed Execution
• Use data (Power BI, Excel, dashboards) to track progress and measure value
• Support cost-benefit analysis and prioritization decisions
• Evaluate tradeoffs based on business value, effort, and impact

• Operate Effectively in Ambiguity
• Work with incomplete or evolving requirements
• Propose solutions and move work forward proactively

Education and Experience Requirements :

Minimum required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/ GED with 4+ years of experience in project delivery, digital initiatives, or process improvement
• Bachelor's degree in business, operations, information systems, or related field with 2–5 years of experience in project delivery, digital initiatives, or process improvement

• Proven experience owning delivery of cross-functional initiatives
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, or similar)
• Experience working in matrixed environments is a plus
• Exposure to Power Platform or similar tools is a plus
• Experience with data tools (Power BI, Excel) is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong execution mindset with ability to drive work forward independently
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems into clear, actionable plans
• Strong communication skills — clear, concise, and structured
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Data fluency to inform decisions and measure outcomes
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving capability
• Ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate insights clearly
• Ability to manage complex situations, identify risks, and drive resolution
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Tennessee is $ 75,000.00–$ 91,000.00.

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