Project Manager - Operations Eindhoven

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information

MSD, Eindhoven Operations

Position Objective:

The role leads projects primarily in support of operations strategy for the Eindhoven Operations department ensuring that they are delivered on time and with the desired outcome by leading and motivating the project team assigned consisting of subject matter experts & functional leaders. You will ensure that each project adheres to the project management process. You will have a high degree of autonomy to achieve project goals & objectives. )

A day in the Life:

• Initiate, plan and implement and drive assigned strategic projects using standard work.
• Formulate and implement strategic change management plans
• Build and present project report out to leadership.
• Craft project plans with supporting analysis.
• Leading cross-functional project teams
• Handle conflicting priorities by establishing hard-working objectives and crafting a pragmatic action roadmap
• Coach and mentor team by providing guidance, coaching and support develop opportunities
• Foster continuous improvement by leading by example, inspire and empower others
• Form relationships with business leaders and divisional teams to drive efficiency in the project approval and implementation phases.

Keys to Success:

Education

• Requires a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in a science, technical or business field or at least 7 – 10 years’ equivalent work experience
• Project management courses (e.g. Agile, PMP, Prosci Change management)

Experience

• Solid track record for running large cross-functional projects in a sophisticated manufacturing environment.
• Confirmed understanding of project management tools and methodology.
• Must be detail oriented as well as exhibit strong organizational skills.
• Ability to successfully interact with and collaborate across departments, business unit leadership, and Thermo Fisher divisions.
• Ability to build plans that align with partner expectations.
• Anticipates needs and problems while crafting solutions.
• Ability to influence others and partner cross functionally.
• Strong communication and social skills. Strong team building skills and the ability to lead a diverse group of people to develop credibility and forge positive professional relationships with peers and management.
• Proven track record in large, dynamic and sophisticated improvement projects or activities
• Experience of significant capital investment projects or establishing new sites, product transfers, consolidations is desirable

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• A joy to work with!
• Good interpersonal skills, enthusiastic, positivism
• Ability to combine strategic and tactical skills
• Experience working with senior leaders and team members on various levels within an organization.
• Ability to quickly understand complex processes and business structures and the opportunities that lay within.
• Experience to build strong improvement capabilities within teams with varied strengths by effective training and coaching
• Open minded, being able to cope with adversity
• Flexible, drive and hands-on mentality
• Fluent in English (and preferably Dutch)

Please apply with CV and Cover Letter in English

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, 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!