Project Manager II

Job DescriptionAs 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.Location/Division Specific InformationThe position will be site based in Madison, WI. The Project Manager II, Cell Biology reports to the Senior Manager of Project Management within the Cell Biology Business unit which is part of the Biosciences Division (BID).Discover Impactful Work:The Project Manager II, Cell Biology, at Thermo Fisher Scientific is responsible for managing Cell Biology Custom Service projects for clients in different areas of Cell Biology. The successful candidate will be process-oriented, have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to balance multiple tasks at a time. Must be capable of communicating effectively and work collaboratively with their cross functional partners including Sales, Operations, R&D and Product Management and have a background in Biology/Biochemistry. Will drive high quality execution of customer projects, creating a world class customer experience.A Day in the Life:

Manages all aspects of Cell Biology Custom Services in close partnership with the Operations team that executes on the projects and with colleagues on the PMO team.

Creates quotes, manages incoming orders and is responsible for invoicing.

Monitors project progress through regular communication with the Operations and R&D teams, tracking forecast revenue and key performance indicators.

Provides timely customer reports and updates.

Supports a team of project managers in different administrative aspects of project management, including order entry and invoicing for work completed.

Generates weekly reports through our database system to be used by the team to stay aware of the status of projects, forecast revenue, and track metrics.

Advocate for and help drive process improvement projects.

Keys to Success:Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, or Sciences required.

Experience

0-2 years' experience.

Industry experience in Project Management roles or R&D/Operations managing projects is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Requires strong organizational, planning, verbal, written and numerical skills with the ability to analyze and define solutions and manage multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines.

Requires strong and effective communication skills and the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and clients.

Requires excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

Requires PC knowledge and skill sets utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) products.

This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific) . As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.comThermo 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.Accessibility/Disability AccessJob Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.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.