**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and collaborate with a hard-working, dedicated group passionate about exploration and discovery. We offer chances to create significant impact with ample resources. Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Digital Operations team is seeking a Digital Project Manager to manage and deploy technological solutions that supports streamline operations, improve efficiency and enhance productivity. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management experience, and knowledge of manufacturing processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring Digital Operations projects are effectively led and with an Agile approach. As required, this role could be expanded to drive other related key initiatives for the program. **Key Responsibilities:** + Lead digital transformation projects aimed at improving manufacturing procedures, integrating factory automation, IoT integration, Digital Performance Management (DPM) , Manufacturing Execution systems (MES) and Advanced data analytics tools. + Develop comprehensive project roadmaps that clearly lay out objectives, timelines, and milestones for integrating digital tools and solutions into the manufacturing environment. + Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, process engineers, continuous improvement specialists, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure the seamless integration of digital solutions aligned with business objectives. + Engage with different manufacturing operations and technical operations teams to understand business processes and build effective solutions. + Analyze current manufacturing processes to find opportunities for digitization and automation. + Develop detailed roadmaps and playbooks for each digital transformation project. Continuously improve processes and practices by automating manual tasks and improving project execution efficiency. + Identify potential risks associated to digital projects, such as integration challenges and data security concerns. Develop strong risk mitigation plans. + Track key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to digital initiatives, including production efficiency, system uptime, adoption, scability and cost savings. Produce detailed reports for senior leadership on project results. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. + Minimum of 5 years of project management expertise, emphasizing digital initiatives within manufacturing settings. + Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence) and familiarity with Agile and Lean methodologies. + Proven proficiency in guiding diverse teams, comprising engineers, IT experts, and external suppliers, through complex digital projects. + Good understanding of different software development methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, and iterative development. + Experience with industrial automation, IoT (Internet of Things) technologies, and analytics software. + Outstanding written and oral communication skills with internal customers and all levels of management in a non-technical manner. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Proficient in leading all aspects of large-scale transformation initiatives within the production environment. + Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), SAFe, or Lean Six Sigma. + Experience in the Life Sciences and/or manufacturing domain. **Other Important Information:** + Travel requirement for this position is 10%. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.