Project Manager III

Location: Morrisville, North Carolina, United States of America

Category: Operations

Employment Type: Full time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION
As a Project Manager III at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will lead complex, cross-functional projects that advance our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In this role, you will manage strategic initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, budget and quality parameters. You will collaborate with teams across the organization to drive project execution while building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. This position requires someone who can navigate ambiguity, guide teams effectively, and succeed in a matrix environment. Your project management expertise and leadership will be critical in delivering impactful results that support business growth and operational excellence.

REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's Degree plus 2-5 years of experience in project management leading large-scale initiatives ($0.5M+ scope)
• Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies, tools and best practices
• Leadership abilities with proven success guiding teams through influence
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work with all levels
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, risks and stakeholder expectations
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Business acumen and strategic mindset
• Problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to risk mitigation
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and project management software
• Travel may be required up to 20%
• English communication proficiency required, additional languages a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of GMP/GLP, ISO and other relevant quality standards preferred

• Experience in regulated industry (e.g. pharmaceutical, medical device) preferred

• Preferred Fields of Study: Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related field

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent a plus

• Six Sigma/Lean certification a plus