Director, IT

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them.

How Will You Make An Impact

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a multifaceted, qualified Director of IT to own the HR Technology Program Management Office. The ideal candidate will drive the design and adoption of a standardized project prioritization, planning and execution model, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). We are looking for a creative problem solver with a strong background in program management methodologies, resource optimization, and vendor management.

What Will You Do

• Develop and drive adoption of a project delivery model for HRIT, including the creation of tools and templates.
• Lead a team of technical PMs responsible for the delivery of sophisticated HR technology initiatives using leading practice and standardized tools and templates.
• Support, monitor, and control the execution of projects in line with organizational goals and objectives.
• Optimize established prioritization, resource capacity and allocation models across the HRIT organization to improve efficiency.
• Lead all aspects of contract and Statement of Work (SOW) management, ensuring effective vendor management practices are in place.
• Lead the development and implementation of the HRIT framework for M&A activities, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Promote the principles of Practical Process Improvement (PPI) within the HRIT team, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and run project budgets to ensure efficient use of internal and external resources
• Lead assigned HR IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within the defined budget and with a high degree of quality.
  
  

How Will You Get Here

Education

A bachelor's degree in computer science or related degree preferred.

Experience

• 10 years of proven experience in project and/or program management, preferably in a leadership capacity.
• Strong background in leading Mergers & Acquisitions implementations.
• Excellent knowledge of program management methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead resources effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability negotiating contracts, cultivating relationships and leading vendors
• Confirmed experience as a people manager, with a strong ability to lead and develop hard-working teams.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and champion a culture of excellence.
• Strong domain expertise in HR process, data, and technologies (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors LMS, ServiceNow HRSD, etc.).
• Solid understanding of how HR Technologies exist within the broader business applications ecosystem, including how data and processes flow between systems.
• Strong tactical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, coordination, mediation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate optimally with diverse groups including executives, managers, business partners and domain authorities.
• Domain expertise with various Workday modules (HCM, Recruiting, Time and Absence, Comp/Advanced Comp, Talent, Staffing, etc.)
• HR system implementation experience for HCM, ATS, HR Service Delivery, and Learning solutions.
• Awareness of industry solutions, evolving technologies and immerging trends, including automation and AI/GenAI.
  
  

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Compensation And Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $176,000.00–$264,050.00.

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