POSITION OVERVIEW
This is a key role within the Separation and Integration Management Office supporting strategic divestitures, acquisitions, and business transformation initiatives across Thermo Fisher Scientific. The Senior Manager, Project Management will lead the planning, execution, and governance of Finance separation, integration, and migration activities involving Thermo Fisher businesses and third-party entities.
This role serves as the primary coordinator across Finance workstreams, ensuring alignment among Accounting, Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Internal Controls, Shared Services, IT, and business stakeholders. The individual will drive program governance, monitor execution against key milestones, identify and mitigate risks, facilitate decision-making, and provide executive-level reporting to Finance leadership, Steering Committees, and transaction stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong program leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence outcomes across a complex global environment.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Drives project requirements across Finance sub-functions, manages deliverables, and reports on progress throughout the project lifecycle with the Separation/Integration Management Office, operational teams, IT, and other functional stakeholders.
- Develops and maintains integrated Finance project plans, including key milestones, dependencies, critical path activities, and transaction readiness deliverables.
- Owns clear communication of project outcomes, including risks, issues, actions, decisions, and key milestones, leading Steering Committee discussions and executive governance forums.
- Prepares and delivers executive-level status reports, dashboards, presentations, and decision materials for Finance leadership and transaction stakeholders.
- Drives critical path activities and escalation management, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines and deliverables.
- Leads cross-functional, geographically distributed project teams to achieve desired outcomes while coordinating activities across multiple regions and time zones.
- Coordinates activities and deliverables with external stakeholders, including buyers, advisors, consultants, and service providers, as applicable.
- Fosters collaboration across horizontal workstreams, geographies, and seniority levels, leading to effective problem solving and successful project execution.
- Influences key stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality program implementation across workstreams, businesses, and external parties.
- Responsible for identifying and managing interdependencies, risks, issues, actions, and decisions, applying effective risk management strategies to navigate project complexities.
- Supports Day 1 readiness, Transition Services Agreement (TSA) planning and execution, and post-close separation activities, as applicable.
- Partners with Finance leaders to ensure readiness for financial reporting, controls, compliance, and operational continuity throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Helps foster a culture of excellence aligned with Thermo Fisher values.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Project Management certification highly desirable (PMP, Prince2, Agile, or equivalent).
- 10+ years of experience managing complex, global programs and strategic project initiatives.
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, integrations, or large-scale business transformation programs strongly preferred.
- Experience partnering with Finance functions including Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Internal Controls, and Shared Services preferred.
- Experience in Finance operations, Accounting, or Controllership environments preferred.
- Demonstrated success working in highly matrixed organizations and coordinating stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones.
- Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including executive leadership.
- Executive presence and proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive decision-making without direct authority.
- Strong program governance, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership capabilities.
- Effective conflict resolution skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently while maintaining team alignment and project momentum.
- Adaptability and resilience in dynamic, fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and ambiguity.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify challenges, evaluate options, and implement practical solutions.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to guide, inspire, and motivate teams while fostering an environment of trust and collaboration.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess risks and broader business implications.
- High emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness, enabling successful collaboration across diverse teams and cultures.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
- Experience managing complex interdependencies across multiple workstreams and external stakeholders.
- Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
