Program Manager III

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

ThermoFisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $45 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Whether our customers are advancing life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving laboratory efficiency, enhancing patient health through diagnostics, or developing and manufacturing life-changing therapies, we are committed to supporting them.

Our global team delivers an exceptional combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands such as Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

As a Program Manager III, you will lead a program of complex, cross-functional projects focused on product development, cost optimization, and design standardization across globally manufactured products. You will drive program strategy, execution governance, and stakeholder alignment to deliver measurable business impact.

• Own and manage programs/projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities, financial targets, and strategic objectives
• Establish program governance, including planning, execution frameworks, risk management, and performance tracking (scope, schedule, cost, and quality)
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, sourcing, operations, quality, service, and global R&D to deliver high-impact outcomes
• Drive Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) programs to identify and implement cost optimization opportunities while maintaining product quality and compliance
• Deliver measurable business impact, including ~$1-2M+ annual cost savings, and build a strong pipeline for sustained savings
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility to senior stakeholders
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks; drive mitigation strategies and escalation as needed
• Ensure design, development, and qualification activities comply with global engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and quality systems
• Drive product cost analysis, teardown benchmarking, and competitive insights to support data-driven decision-making
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, alignment, and decision-making across global teams and leadership forums
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives (PPI/Lean) to enhance execution efficiency and program outcomes
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering technical capability and leadership development across the organization
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of experience, including strong exposure to program/project management, product development, and VAVE/cost optimization initiatives
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs or portfolios with measurable business impact
• Strong expertise in program/project planning, governance, risk management, and stakeholder management
• Experience leading end-to-end VAVE initiatives (from opportunity identification through implementation and realization)
• Proficiency in product cost analysis, teardown benchmarking, and engineering optimization techniques
• Good understanding of global engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and product qualification processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing teams
  
  

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification
• VAVE certification
• Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter) and CAD tools such as UG/NX, along with working knowledge of simulation tools like Ansys