Project Manager, Portfolio Governance and Insights

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 

Join our team as a Project Manager, Portfolio Governance and Insights at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you will support enterprise initiatives that drive business transformation, operational excellence, and portfolio governance. In this role, you will focus on project analysis, portfolio reporting, governance coordination, and strategic program support across complex, cross-functional initiatives. The role will help establish mature governance frameworks, drive PMO standardization initiatives, and support strategic decision-making across the organization. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Collaborate closely with the Portfolio Governance team in the use and continuous development of Planview

Leverage portfolio data and system insights to deliver actionable analytics and executive reporting 

Work with project managers, business leaders, and stakeholders to monitor project performance, assess risks and dependencies, and analyze operational and financial metrics 

Support decision-making across the PMO portfolio by ensuring data integrity in Planview translates into meaningful governance insights and strategic recommendations 

Contribute to the successful execution of transitions, process improvements, system implementations, and organizational change initiatives through structured analysis, reporting insights, and governance support 

Implement PMO best practices and improve project delivery standards across the organization 

Establish consistent governance processes and standards to drive continuous improvement 

Enable data-driven portfolio management aligned with our organizational goals 

Build governance readiness and ensure consistent, repeatable PMO processes across the enterprise  

 
REQUIREMENTS 

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience supporting complex programs, portfolio management, or PMO/project analysis initiatives 

Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Engineering, Science, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field 

Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile) highly desirable 

Change management certification (e.g., Prosci) a plus 

AI certification or experience leveraging AI-enabled project tools and analytics a plus 

Experience supporting PMO governance, project portfolio management, and project lifecycle reporting 

Strong analytical capabilities with experience interpreting project, operational, financial, and resource data to support business decisions 

Experience developing dashboards, KPIs, status reporting, risk analysis, and executive-level presentations 

Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks 

Ability to manage multiple priorities across complex, cross-functional environments 

Stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels 

Experience in process improvement, operational analysis, and change management initiatives 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management platforms, and reporting/visualization tools (e.g., Planview, Power BI, Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira) 

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English 

Financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and project cost tracking 

Ability to influence and collaborate effectively within a matrix organization 

Experience presenting insights, risks, and recommendations to leadership teams 

Facilitation, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail 

Knowledge of Agile delivery practices and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) preferred 

Ability to travel up to 25% as required 

Industry experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or scientific instruments preferred