Strategic Projects Manager ANZ

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Job Description

About the Role:

The Strategic Project Projects ANZ is responsible for leading and delivering complex, cross-functional programs that support Thermo Fisher Scientific’s growth, operational excellence, productivity and transformation agenda across Australia and New Zealand.

This role will manage end-to-end project delivery across initiatives covering topics such as our footprint optimisation, our operation networks, our service organisation or our overall sustainability impact. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, governance discipline, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects across functions, vendors, and locations.

What You'll Do:

Project Delivery & Governance

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of strategic ANZ projects in line with Thermo Fisher Scientific project management standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets tracking, risk registers, and dependency maps.
• Establish clear project governance, decision forums, and escalation pathways.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within approved budget.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the central point of coordination across multi-functional teams including Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Quality, EHS, Procurement, and external partners.
• Engage senior leaders and project sponsors with clear project status updates, risks, and recommendations.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committee meetings, and cross-functional working sessions.

Change Management & Communication

• Support change management activities associated with operational and workplace changes.
• Develop and execute communication plans to ensure impacted stakeholders understand scope, timing, and impacts.
• Proactively manage resistance and risks associated with change initiatives.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Coordinate activities with external vendors, consultants, landlords, construction partners, and 3PL providers.
• Ensure vendor deliverables align with contractual commitments, timelines, and quality standards.

Strategic & Real Estate Projects

• Manage real estate and footprint change projects, including:
  • Large change programs to warehousing infrastructure.
  • Office space consolidation, relocation, or redesign.
  • Service workshop establishment, relocation, or optimization.
• Coordinate site readiness activities including IT, EHS, security, facilities, and operational readiness.
• Partner with Global and local Real Estate, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, IT, Quality, Procurement, and EHS teams to ensure alignment and ensure delivery to milestones.

Risk, Compliance & Safety

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including operational, regulatory, and safety considerations.
• Ensure compliance with Thermo Fisher Scientific policies, Quality standards, and EHS requirements.
• Partner with Quality and EHS teams to support audits, validations, and regulatory readiness where required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time and on-budget delivery of assigned projects
• Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement
• Effective risk management and issue resolution
• Successful operational handover and business readiness
• Compliance with governance, EHS, and Quality standards

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, or related discipline
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of experience preferably delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives leading project management
• Demonstrated experience managing transformation projects preferably covering real estate, logistics, supply chain, employee experience or operational change programs
• Experience working with 3PL transitions and/or warehouse network changes preferred
• Proven experience working in matrixed, global organizations
• Experience within regulated or operationally complex environments preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management and governance capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong problem-solving and risk management skills
• Financial acumen including budget and cost tracking
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and priorities
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and accountability

Working Conditions & Travel

• Occasional domestic travel across ANZ as required
• Limited international collaboration with global teams

Benefits

Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.

• Health & Wellbeing: Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.

• Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.

• Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.

• Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.

• Learning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.

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