Project Engineer

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse

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 4 years of experience in project management leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Preferred Fields of Study: Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred
• Six Sigma/Lean certification a plus
• 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
• Experience in regulated industry (e.g. pharmaceutical, medical device) preferred
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP, ISO and other relevant quality standards preferred
• Travel may be required up to 20%
• English communication proficiency required, additional languages a plus

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $83,300.00–$125,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards