PMO, Senior Project Lead (Central Labs)

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Highland Heights, KY

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Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Senior Project Lead for its Project Management Office to oversee a portfolio of high-visibility, cross-functional projects. The role involves establishing governance frameworks, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and mentoring project managers across global teams in a hybrid Highland Heights, Kentucky position with up to 75% travel.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field; Master's degree strongly preferred
8+ years of relevant experience with 3+ years in PMO or program leadership role preferred
PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent certification strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise in Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Scrum, and hybrid project methodologies
Proven ability to manage budgets, lead matrixed teams, and develop scalable PMO processes
Strong analytical and strategic planning skills with executive-level communication abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and other project management tools

What you'll be doing

Oversee portfolio of medium-to-large, cross-functional enterprise projects and align with organizational strategy
Establish governance frameworks, risk registers, KPI dashboards, and compliance with PMO standards
Manage scope, cost, quality, and change processes; develop recovery strategies for high-risk projects
Direct multi-million-dollar budgets and resource allocation across global teams; drive forecasting accuracy
Mentor project managers, champion PMO improvements, and deliver data-driven briefings to leadership

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